Quiet Saturday The Spirituality of Islam Saturday, January 21, 2017 We will learn about the growth of the mystical tradition in Islam, the rise of asceticism, and the lives of prominent Sufi figures such as Rabi’a, Hallaj, Rumi, and Ghazali. The day will end with a discussion on how Islamic mysticism can act as a …
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Encountering the Other: An Inter-religious Conference 7:00 pm Sunday, May 15, 2016 to 7:00 pm Tuesday, May 17, 2016   Vancouver School of Theology 6015 Walter Gage Road Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z1 Canada How have religious traditions dealt with difference? How might they meet one another in a pluralistic society? Join 30 scholars and …
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Deepening Understanding for Intercultural Ministry May 9, to May 13, 2016 Sandy-Saulteaux Spiritual Centre 29 Dugard Rd Beausejour, MB R0E 0C0   Cost: $950 (includes program materials, accommodations, and meals) Engage Difference! Deepening Understanding for Intercultural Ministry (DUIM) is an interactive and engaging ecumenical program for church leaders. It is offered by the Canadian Churches’ Forum. If …
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Islam but were Afraid to Ask 20th February – 21st February 2016 Zia Chaudhry follows his two sell-out Gladfest appearances with a clear approach to Islam and honest answers to your questions. A Liverpool-based barrister and author, Zia has addressed many a jury but has been equally keen …
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Sacred Tibetan Art Intensive With Lama Gyurme Workshop ID: G16S1031 Dates: October 16, 2016 – October 22, 2016 Price: $723.00 – $1,445.00 The images of the historical Buddha and the ancient Tibetan methods of precisely reproducing them have been passed down through thousands of years of direct teacher-to-student transmission. In the modern era, the masters …
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Spiritual Activism: Working with Ancient Wisdom to Create a Better Tomorrow Workshop ID: G16S811 Dates: August 7, 2016 – August 10, 2016 Price: $423.00 – $845.00 What is the alchemical reaction of a humble “I don’t know,” and a confident “hinenei”(here I am)? How does sacred ceremony inform spiritual activism? Interfaith dialog and conversations have …
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Conversations with Jesus & Pope Francis Workshop ID: G16S722 Dates: July 10, 2016 – July 16, 2016 Price: $660.00 – $1,380.00 Since his election in 2013, Pope Francis has made a huge splash among both Catholics and Protestants. Using the new book, “Jesus, Pope Francis and a Protestant Walk into a Bar: Lessons for the …
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Persian Poetry: A Door to Sufism 31st January – 31st January 2016 This is a talk about those Persian poets such as Omar Khayam, Rumi, Hafez, Saadi and many others who, along the centuries, have opened a way to a wisdom that often defied – and still does – religious orthodoxy. In this talk, Muriel …
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The Empty Way: Contemplative Christianity and Zen Buddhism Contemplative Christianity and Zen Buddhism both teach a particular way of being: an openness to life as it is, compassion towards others, and freedom from anxiety-producing habits of mind. Both traditions emphasize silent meditation/prayer as the primary path that leads to this way of being. Themes of …
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Lutheran Theology and Identity (O103 002) Oct 2,2015 – Oct 4,2015 Time: 7:00 pm – 12:00 pm This course is an introduction to major traditions in World Religions, with a focus on the nature and development of religions.  We will examine what a religion is, and consider some of the ways that religions function in …
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