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December 6, 2002 VNN7665
Hindu Spirituality Conference
BY EICWS
ENGLAND, Dec 6 (VNN) — Hindu Spirituality Conference, Saturday 21 December 2002, 10am-5pm, in Edinburgh, at The Indian Consulate, and organized by The EICWS.
The EICWS works on the basis of synergy and cooperation with individuals and organizations who have a similar interest in the world's spiritual traditions and in the arts, education, values, and citizenship.
The EICWS had representatives at The Millennium Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders, United Nations, New York, 2000, and, at The Global Peace Initiative of Women Religious and Spiritual Leaders, 6-9 October 2002, United Nations, Geneva.
I would be grateful if you could forward these details to anyone who you think would be interested.
We have written to many of the world's Hindu Spiritual Leaders for their views on Hindu Spirituality, and some very interesting and inspiring letters of support and blessings have been received.
In Peace and Happiness,
Neill.
Hindu Spirituality Conference Saturday 21 December 2002, 10am-5pm, Consulate General of India, Edinburgh, 17, Rutland Square, Edinburgh, EH1 2BB.
Organized by The Edinburgh International Centre for World Spiritualities, EICWS, Scottish Charity, SC 030155.
Conference Schedule.
10-10.05: Introduction
by The Consulate General of India, Edinburgh. (tbc)
10.05-10.40: An Overview of Hindu Spirituality
by Rev Prof Frank Whaling, Professor Emeritus,
The Study of World Religions, Edinburgh University.
10.40-11.15: The Spirituality of the Bhagavad Gita
by Rita Goswami, co-Director, The Life Foundation UK.
11.15-11.30: Tea/Coffee break
11.30-12.05: The Contribution of Women to Hindu Spirituality
by Sister Jayanti, European Director, The Brahma Kumaris
World Spiritual University (BKWSU).
12.05-12.40: Ahimsa and Gandhi
by George Paxton, of the Gandhi Foundation (UK).
12.40-1: Question and Discussion Session.
Chaired by Rev Prof Frank Whaling.
1-2: Lunch Break
2-2.20: Talk on Spirituality and Meditation, by Sahaj Marg.
2.20-3: Workshop on The Practice of Spirituality, by Sahaj Marg;
2.20-3: Workshop on The Teacher/Student Relation
in Hindu Spirituality led by Bhakti Bhalab Puri goswami,
Resident Spiritual Master ISKCON Scotland (tbc).
3-3.20: Hindu Spirituality and Education
by Jay Lakhani, Director, The Vivekananda Centre, London.
3.20-3.40: Tea/Coffee break
3.40-4: Hinduism and the Findings of Modern Science
by Jay Lakhani, Director, The Vivekananda Centre, London.
4-4.30: Hindu Spirituality and Poetry,
Manjula Parekh, reading and singing from Kabir;
Dr Sisir K Tewari, Bengali Cultural Association,
reading from Rabindranath Tagore;
Bashabi Fraser's poem, I am the Absolute,
will also be read.
4.30-4.50: Question and Discussion Session.
Chaired by Rev Prof Frank Whaling.
4.50-5: Blessing by the Priest of The Hindu Mandir, Glasgow.
Admission Free,
Donations Welcome.
It is hoped to publish proceedings, subject to sponsorship.
Individuals and organizations are very welcome to send information, newsletters, publications, and letters, etc, to be given out to those who are attending the conference.
More specific information on travel and accommodation options, and on the location of the venue, are available on request. Arrangements with speakers will be made on an individual basis.
IMPORTANT: Since the capacity of the venue is limited to 100 participants it is essential that you confirm your attendance in advance with Neill Walker at the contact below, subject to availability of places.
The EICWS is a Scottish Charity which celebrates the strength and diversity of the world's spiritual traditions in Scotland and internationally. The EICWS has an educational charitable purpose. This conference on Hindu Spirituality is part of a series of conferences on the spiritual traditions being organized by The EICWS.
Earlier this year there was a conference on Baha'i Spirituality, and further conferences will continue next year.
For All Communications About The Conference:
Contact: Neill Walker, 4 William Black Place,
South Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9PZ, Scotland.
Ph: +44-131-331-4469.
E-mail: njwalk710@hotmail.com
The Conference Venue Address:
Consulate General of India, Edinburgh,
17, Rutland Square, Edinburgh, EH1 2BB,
(Ph :+44-131-229-2144 Fax :+44-131-229-2155
indian@consulate.fsnet.co.uk)
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