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Parliament of the World's Religions

Closing Plenary with the Dalai Lama

Wednesday - 8 Dec 1999
Cape Town , Western Cape - South Africa


Blessings

The closing of the Parliament came with a mixture of emotions: the satisfaction of having attended so many great lectures and workshops; the pleasure of having experienced the music, song and devotion of so many traditions, the knowledge that a full 8 days had passed of respectful interfaith dialog; the determination to act upon what we had learned.

There was also sadness that it was coming to an end, of saying good bye to new friends from other lands. And finally, for some, a feeling of relief that the intensity of this experience was coming to an end.




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The Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama shared some thoughts in a short and sweet presentation. He was encouraged that so many faiths could convene and honor each other’s religions. He also hoped such meetings could result in concrete social action.

He felt that for real change in the world to take place, people would have to change internally. Seek inner repose and then approach the world with a warm heart and a warm smile. He insisted that change comes through actions not just prayers. When exploring your spiritual path it is important to be “unbiased and skeptical”.

He insisted that change comes through actions not just prayers. As men and women of changes we need to develop two important skills: self awareness and self confidence.




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The many spiritual leaders where happy to share a moment with this great man of compassion.



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Africa

More words of compassion and mutual respect came from a representative from the traditional African religions. Here she says, “all religions are equal”.



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Islam

We also received encouragement from the Islamic world.



Hindu

More hopes of respect and tolerance for a Hindu representative.



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Intercultural Dance

A local dance troupe presented the best of both worlds, African and Hindu.


What Did He Say?



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  Parliament of the World's Religions - Intro Average Rating of 8 Viewers
Chapters of Parliament of the World's Religions
  Preparations are Made
  The Delegates Arrive
  Sight Seeing
  AIDS Memorial Quilt Ceremony
  Opening Procession
  District Six Ceremony
  Opening Plenary
  Shumei Taiko Drum Ensemble
  Transformation through Diversity
  Cape Technicon
  The Future of Religions
  Wishes for the Millennium
  Zulu Dancers
  Living on the Edge of Evolution
  Non-Violence Towards Animals
  Jihad and Human Rights
  Nelson Mandela Addresses the Parliament
  Earth Spirit of Africa
  Greenland's Gift to the World
  A Sample of Other Presentations
  Bible Translation in the Congo
  Spirit in Art Galley
  More Wishes for the Millennium
  Closing Plenary with the Dalai Lama

       

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