Parliament of Worlds Religion 2009 Melbourne Australia

Author(s): Parliament of the World’s Religions
Publisher: USA Parliament of the Worlds Religions

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EXHIBTION AND VISUAL ARTS PRESENTATIONS
Location The Exhibition and Visual Arts Presentations will be an integral part of the Parliament activities and will take place in Bays 13 & 14 of the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
Golden States of Grace: Prayers of the Disinherited A photo-based multi-media exhibition with audio and text which documents how eleven marginalised communities across California find faith, community and sanctuary across their eight faith traditions. It is being presented here as a unique hour-long projected installation by creator Rick Nahmias and will be published as a book by University of New Mexico Press in 2010. Melbourne Exhibition Centre Level 5, Suite 2
Access All participants displaying a name badge will gain entry to the Exhibition hall. No access will be permitted otherwise. Exhibition and Visual Arts Opening Times Friday 4 December
9.00 am - 5.00 pm Saturday 5 December
9.00 am - 7.30 pm Sunday 6 December
9.00 am - 7.30 pm Monday 7 December
9.00 am - 7.30 pm Tuesday 8 December
9.00 am - 7.30 pm Wednesday 9 December 9.00 am - 2.00 pm Visual Arts Presentations Sand Mandala The monks of Gyuto Tantric University are transmission holders of the Tantric Arts of which their unique deep Harmonic Chanting and Sacred Sand Mandala are integral. Over five days, from 5 - 9 December, they will create the 2m sq. exquisite Mandala of Ghuyasamaja, central to the Buddhist teachings of the Dalai Lama and Gyuto Monastery symbolising a healing cosmos in which we practise kindness and compassion towards ourselves and others; the presence of the monks themselves offers such an immediate experience Melbourne Convention Centre Level 1 Foyer
Irfanspace (Mark Pedersen, Nazid Kimmie & Natalia Gould) Melbourne-based contemporary Muslim artists Mark! Pedersen, Nazid Kimmie and Natalia Gould invite you to take part in their spiritual journey. Irfanspace is an exploration of the pathways and spaces between people, cultures, past, present and eternity. Sound, images (photography and poetry from Islamic cultures and traditions around the world invite reflection and engagement locally, globally, internally. Lose yourself in the deserts of Oman, Yemen and Jordan: discover communities and connections just a tram-ride away! within the city of Melbourne: explore the conceptual spaces of Islamic mystics; sense the presence that is closer than your heartbeat.' Irfanspace Melbourne Convention Centre Level 1 Foyer
The Spirit Within Australian Contemporary Art An exhibition curated by the Arts and Culture Committee of the PWR 2009 in order to showcase the best of Australian Contemporary Spiritual Art to international visitors. This exhibition features works from artists of many different faiths and spiritual traditions because Australia is such a proudly pluralist society. Melbourne Convention Centre Room 112
Mandala Writings (Jenny Funston) Jenny Funston is the Oceanic Representative for the International department of Byakko Shinko Kai. promoting the universal peace message, MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH'. Mandala Writings is an interactive workshop where a fabric community Mandala will be created over the duration of the PWR week. PWR participants are invited to visit Jenny and join in by writing their messages of peace and positive thoughts and contribute to creating this unique Mandala representing different cultures and spiritual traditions. There will also be a colourful display of completed Mandalas for all to enjoy with the revealing of the Parliament of World's Religions very own Mandala upon its completion. All ages welcome. Melbourne Exhibition Centre Bays 13 & 14
Jain Religious Paintings (Mehendra Mehta and the Ratna Nidhi Charitable Trust) This series of specially commissioned paintings are faithful replicas of original Jain paintings. Completed with delicate precision by renowned artists the paintings depict the cosmology, mathematics and sciences as practised by ancient Jain scholars. These inspiring works not only represent the universe but also enable the viewer to experience poise and mental calm through their precise symmetry and order. Each painting is accompanied by written text by both renowned Jain scholars and Directors of Indian Museums Melbourne Convention Centre Level 1 Foyer
Blueprint for a Better World The exhibition 'Blueprint for a Better World' invites all people of goodwill to engage in the global Millennium Development Goal campaign to eradicate extreme poverty and work towards positive social change for all. 'Blueprint for a Better World' is presented by Caritas! Australia in cooperation with AusAID. Melbourne Exhibition Centre Bays 13 & 14
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