November 1 – 7, 2018
The Parliament of the World’s Religions was a most extraordinary time of meeting, sharing, honoring and respecting all peoples, faiths, traditions and beings. A time of joy and exploration for peoples from all around the Earth. The Parliament is deemed the largest interfaith gathering in the world. Nearly 10,000 participants were expected to attend featuring more than 1,000 spiritual programs, lectures and interactive cultural experiences. The Opening Ceremonies began with a spiritual ceremony from Indigenous Nations on Turtle Island with greetings from the host First Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and the Mississaugas of the Credit and special addresses from local and international leaders. One could participate in 6 different tracts: Indigenous Peoples’ Track, Women’s Track, Climate Action Track, Justice: Advocating Concrete change toward a just, peaceful & sustainable world Track, Countering war, hate & violence Tract and the Next Generations Track. What an honor it was to be able to attend and participate! Our focus was on the Indigenous Peoples’ Track. We could see the awareness of the family of common purpose, taking responsibility for the transformation of structures from a mentality of separation to one of interconnectedness. Sunray teachings abounded throughout the Parliament. Especially the Seven Reminders including, generosity of heart and action bringing peace and abundance for all, to be in good relation, pacifying conflicting emotion and experiencing the wisdom within. Wado!
Sandy Sheridan and Eileen Khoo, Sunray Meditation Society
Check out the video – https://youtu.be/sQDDkgbl2ec – The World Needs Interfaith Cooperation
Quilt of Belonging is a stunning 120 foot long collaborative textile mosaic that is a richly hued portrait of the human family. Its 236 blocks represent all of Canada’s main aboriginal groupings and every world nation. Each culture entity has its place in the overall design. Quilt of Belonging offers hope – a vision of how the world can live in harmony. It recognizes the diversity while celebrating our common humanity, demonstrating there is a place for all to belong!
