Yoga in Daily Life at the Parliament of World Religions
Founder of Yoga in Daily Life, HH Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda was invited to give a keynote address at the Hindu Convocation of Spiritual Leaders, a gathering of most eminent Swamis and Hindu scholars from all over the world. HH Swamiji said: “If we want harmony and peace in our world, it is up to each individual to act at the grassroots level. Each life is the light of God, and awareness of this fact only comes when there is a clear consciousness, which can be achieved through the practice of mantras, prayers, yoga and following the principle of Ahimsa. It depends on us. We can make a difference.”
Melbourne, Australia, December 2009
Hindu Convocation at PWR Melbourne 2009
This week Yoga in Daily Life teachers conducted meditations, talks and yoga programs at the Parliament of World Religions which was held this week in Melbourne, Australia. Founder of Yoga in Daily Life, HH Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda was invited to give a keynote address at the Hindu Convocation of Spiritual Leaders, a gathering of most eminent Swamis and Hindu scholars from all over the world. HH Swamiji said: “If we want harmony and peace in our world, it is up to each individual to act at the grassroots level. Each life is the light of God, and awareness of this fact only comes when there is a clear consciousness, which can be achieved through the practice of mantras, prayers, yoga and following the principle of Ahimsa. It depends on us. We can make a difference.”
At this gathering, the Hindu Convocation of Spiritual Leaders released the Hindu Declaration on Climate Change. The Declaration was read out at the end of the Convocation then all present chanted Om to acknowledge agreement.
The Parliament of World Religions gathering in Melbourne attracted 1,500 presenters from all over the globe, including 200 influential and world-renowned leaders of faith attending to give keynote talks, which were attended by members of various faith groups. More than 550 volunteers helped support and host the event at the newly opened, state-of-the-art Melbourne Convention Centre.
The Parliament of the World’s Religions took the opportunity to gather written messages from the 5,000 people who attended, sending a 60 metre long scroll with thousands of messages to the Climate Talks in Copenhagen. People from all religions and all walks of life wrote about their hopes and fears for Earth’s future.
Parliament of World Religions Summary
HH Vishwaguru Mahamandaleshwar Paramhans Swami Maheshwarananda was invited to give a keynote address at the Parliament of World Religions which was held this week in Melbourne, Australia.
HH Swamiji led Mantras and spoke to the Hindu Convocation of Spiritual Leaders, a gathering of most eminent Swamis and Hindu scholars from all over the world.
HH Swamiji said: “If we want harmony and peace in our world, it is up to each individual to act at the grassroots level. Each life is the light of God, and awareness of this fact only comes when there is a clear consciousness, which is purified through the practice of mantras, prayers, yoga and following the principle of Ahimsa. It depends on us. We can make a difference.”
At this gathering, the Hindu Convocation of Spiritual Leaders released the Hindu Declaration on Climate Change. The Declaration was read out at the end of the Convocation then all present chanted Om to acknowledge agreement.
The Parliament of World Religions gathering in Melbourne attracted 1,500 presenters from all over the globe, including 200 influential and world-renowned leaders of faith attending to give keynote talks, which were attended by members of various faith groups. More than 550 volunteers helped support and host the event at the newly opened, state-of-the-art Melbourne Convention Centre.
The Parliament of the World’s Religions took the opportunity to gather written messages from the 5,000 people who attended, sending a 60 metre long scroll with thousands of messages to the Climate Talks in Copenhagen. People from all religions and all walks of life wrote about their hopes and fears for Earth’s future.
