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November 2007
November 30, 2007
The Interfaith Experience
Regaining one's union with all things (nature, each other,
ourselves)through consciousness expansion is the subject
of November's Interfaith Experience event,
featuring Life Transition expert, Ezgi Sorman.
Her training--devoted student of Dr.
Deepak Chopra; Chopra Center Certified
Meditation Instructor; 10 years in financial
advising; wellness consultant; extensive
experience in personal transition--coupled
with a wealth of knowledge and
insight on personal spiritual practices can
support your desire to attain a balanced and healthy life.
Please click here for more information.
Co-sponsored by The Temple of Understanding and
The Rubin Museum of Art, The Interfaith Experience
is a free monthly program designed for young adults
that offers grounding in the practices and history
of cultures and religions. In addition, the interplay
of religion and work-life are explored within the
context of specific traditions.
October 2007
October 25, 2007
In Celebration of Rumi: An Evening with Coleman Barks
In celebration of the 800th birthday of the Sufi poet Rumi,
ToU gathered Coleman Barks (preeminent Rumi interpreter),
David Darling and Glen Velez (internationally lauded world music
musicians), and Dervishes trained in the Mevlevi Tradition for an
evening that featured sublime performances by gifted artists. Proceeds
support TOU's Youth Education Programs.
Please click here for more information
Special Thank to our Generous Event Sponsors:
BENEFACTORS
Daniels Family Foundation
Melinda Scrivner
The Tomorrow Foundation
Anonymous Donor
PATRONS
Cabodian Living Arts
Hartley Film Foundation
International Mahavira Jain Mission (Laxmi Shah, TOU Board of Directors)
John D. Miller, Vice President, ToU Board of Directors
Anonymous Donor
April 2007
April 24th
The Faith Club,
Fundraiser The evening featured
an exclusive presentation and book
signing by the authors of The Faith
Club: A Muslim, A Christian, A Jew -
Three Women Search for Understanding,
Ranya Idliby, Suzanne Oliver and
Priscilla Warner. The authors discussed
how to start a faith club in your own
community and inspired all to view
interfaith dialogue as a nurturing and
transformational experience.
Please click here for more information
March 2007
March 16th
Season for Nonviolence: We
welcome all high schools and youth
organizations for this year's topic of
"Nonviolence in Our Communities." The
event will be from 1:15-2:30pm at the
United Nations. Groups must arrive at
11:30am. If you have a class or group of
high school students who would like to
attend, please contact Alison Van Dyk at
212-573-9224 x25 or
alison@templeofunderstanding.org
Please click here for more information
March 5th
Commission on the Status of
Women: The panel topic will be
"Faith in Action: Women, Religion, and
Social Change." Panelists will include:
Daisy Khan from the American Society for
Muslim Advancement, Kanyere Eaton from
the Sister Fund, Dr. Ratna Karmakar, and
Katharine Henderson, Executive Vice
President of Auburn Seminary and author
of "God's Troublemakers: How Women of
Faith are Changing the World" will
serve as the moderator. The panel will
take place from 12-1:45pm, Room TBA
March 3-4
Religious Diversity Series:
"Buddhism in America" -
Please click here for more information
January 2007
January 15th
"Youth Empowerment: Embracing
our Potential for Building a Culture of
Peace."
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