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Twilight Meditation: Master Miao Tsan, 2014-09-16
Item — Container: Shelf 80, Box: 6, Object: 977
Identifier: 80.6.977
Abstract
Join Venerable Master Miao Tsan for a dharma talk and meditation from the Zen Buddhist tradition. Master Tsan is the abbot of Vairocana Zen Monastery, possesses profound insight into the essence of Zen and has dedicated himself to its propagation and practice. He travels extensively teaching on the practice of the Zen tradition. A book signing and reception follow the program. Video by Runaway Productions
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Event: 2014-09-16
International Day of Peace Discussion and Celebration, 2014-09-21
Item — Container: Shelf 80, Box: 6, Object: 978
Identifier: 80.6.978
Abstract
To mark the United Nation's International Day of Peace, the Rothko Chapel hosts an evening celebration with food and music in partnership with Edge of Arabia and Art Jameel. The evening is also the launch of CULTURUNNERS – an artists' journey and cultural pilgrimage connecting communities in the United States and Middle East. CULTURUNNERS examines the potential of artists’ journeys to effect significant social change as well as play an active role in shaping cultural policy. The evening...
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Event: 2014-09-21
International Day of Peace: Discussion and Celebration, 2014-09-21
Item — Container: Shelf 80, Box: 6, Object: 979
Identifier: 80.6.979
Abstract
Presented in partnership with Edge of Arabia and Art Jameel. To mark the United Nation's International Day of Peace, the Rothko Chapel hosts an evening celebration with food and music in partnership with Edge of Arabia and Art Jameel. The evening is also the launch of CULTURUNNERS – an artists' journey and cultural pilgrimage connecting communities in the United States and Middle East. CULTURUNNERS examines the potential of artists’ journeys to effect significant social change as well as...
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2014-09-21
Love Your Enemies: Community Workshop Part 1, 2014-09-27
Item — Container: Shelf 80, Box: 6, Object: 980
Identifier: 80.6.980
Abstract
Sharon Salzberg and Tenzin Robert Thurman, Ph.D. Presented in partnership with Dawn Mountain. Dawn Mountain and the Rothko Chapel invite you to a delightful day of training and dialogue on the benefits of leading a mindful, love-filled life. Celebrated Buddhist scholars and teachers Sharon Salzberg and Tenzin Robert Thurman, Ph.D., lead a community workshop based on their 2013 book Love Your Enemies: How to Break the Anger Habit & Be a Whole Lot Happier. Salzberg and Thurman offer...
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Event: 2014-09-27
Love Your Enemies: Community Workshop Part 2, 2014-09-27
Item — Container: Shelf 80, Box: 6, Object: 981
Identifier: 80.6.981
Abstract
Sharon Salzberg and Tenzin Robert Thurman, Ph.D. Presented in Partnership with Dawn Mountain. Dawn Mountain and the Rothko Chapel invite you to a delightful day of training and dialogue on the benefits of leading a mindful, love-filled life. Celebrated Buddhist scholars and teachers Sharon Salzberg and Tenzin Robert Thurman, Ph.D., lead a community workshop based on their 2013 book Love Your Enemies: How to Break the Anger Habit & Be a Whole Lot Happier. Salzberg and Thurman offer...
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Event: 2014-09-27
Radical Ahimsa: Jain Dharma Talk and Meditation, 2014-10-21
Item — Container: Shelf 80, Box: 6, Object: 982
Identifier: 80.6.982
Abstract
Nuns Samani Sanmati Pragya Ji and Samani Jayant Pragya Ji. Have you ever wanted to explore the role spiritual practices can play in fostering compassion in your personal actions? Don’t miss this opportunity to absorb Jainism’s ancient wisdom on nonviolence in the sacred space of the Rothko Chapel. Nuns from the Jain Vishwa Bharati lead a dharma talk on the teaching of ahimsa, or nonviolence, followed by an extended meditation. Samani Sanmati Pragya holds masters in Sanskrit and Jain...
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Event: 2014-10-21
The Institutional Violence of Incarceration, 2014-10-28
Item — Container: Shelf 80, Box: 6, Object: 983
Identifier: 80.6.983
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Discussion: Rev. Dorothy Budd and Chris Scott, moderated by Liliana Segura. Sponsored by the ACLU of Texas. In a state with one of the highest incarceration rates in the world, what impact does this type of institutional violence have on our society? With imprisonment disproportionally affecting minorities, are we creating a new type of slavery? Does incarceration accomplish rehabilitation, or is it simply another means for a prison industrial complex to profit? What does this mean for the...
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Event: 2014-10-28
Investiture of Dalai Lama of Tibet, 1970
Item — Container: Shelf 80, Box: 6, Object: 984
Identifier: 80.6.984
Abstract
Not specifically related to the chapel, but background on Tibetan Buddhism and the Dalai Lama
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1970
Da Camera Concert: Morton Feldman:For Philip Guston, 2014-11-02
Item — Container: Shelf 80, Box: 6, Object: 985
Identifier: 80.6.985
Abstract
Da Camera is presenting a rare performance of For Philip Guston Sunday, November 2nd, 1PM, at the Rothko Chapel in the Museum District. Da Camera artistic and general director Sarah Rothenberg is the pianist for the performance and will be joined by flutist Claire Chase and percussion player Steven Schick. Sarah Rothenberg and Steven Schick talk with Houston Public Media’s St.John Flynn about this musical marathon. Video by Runaway Productions
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Event: 2014-11-02
Mainstreaming Torture, 2014-11-13
Item — Container: Shelf 80, Box: 6, Object: 986
Identifier: 80.6.986
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Discussion Dr. Rebecca Gordon and Dr. Sarah Sentilles. What happens to a society when torture becomes mainstreamed? How does it impact accepted ethical and spiritual systems? Is it possible to bring awareness to torture through depictions without revictimizing those pictured? UN Special Rapporteur on Torture Juan E. Méndez moderates a discussion exploring these questions with scholar Dr. Rebecca Gordon and author Dr. Sarah Sentilles. Méndez is a lawyer and human rights activist known for...
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Event: 2014-11-13