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Contains 194 Results:

Twelve Moments: Hindu Tradition , 2014-11-05

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 95, Folder: 17
Identifier: 31.95.17
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Swami Tyagananda, Hindu Meditation

Swami Tyagananda, a monk of the Ramakrishna Order since 1976, is the head of the Vedanta Society in Boston, and is the Hindu Chaplain at Harvard and MIT. He has written, translated and edited numerous books, most recently Walking the Walk: A Manual of Karma Yoga (2013). The series is co-sponsored by Ligmincha Texas Institute, The Jung Center of Houston, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the Rothko Chapel.

Dates: Event: 2014-11-05

Mainstreaming Torture , 2014-11-13

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 95, Folder: 18
Identifier: 31.95.18
Abstract Discussion Dr. Rebecca Gordon and Dr. Sarah Sentilles, moderated by Juan E. MéndezWhat 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...
Dates: Event: 2014-11-13

Houston Interfaith Thanksgiving Service , 2014-11-20

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 95, Folder: 19
Identifier: 31.95.19
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Theme: Repentence

This annual service brings together leaders and members of nine faiths to offer prayers of thanksgiving and read sacred texts on thankfulness. All are welcome. A reception on the plaza follows the program.

Dates: Event: 2014-11-20

Twilight Meditation, 2014-12-09

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 95, Folder: 20
Identifier: 31.95.20
Abstract Kinley Lange, Christian Contemplative Taize ConcertTaizé worship, originating from France, incorporates music and prayers with songs in many languages, including chants and icons from the Eastern Orthodox tradition. Kinley Lange has been working as a choral musician for almost 40 years, conducting children, youth, church, civic, and professional choirs. He was the founder and artistic director of Austin ProChorus, a chamber choir devoted to the music of living composers. In...
Dates: Event: 2014-12-09

Twelve Moments: New Year’s Day Crystal Bowls Meditation , 2015-01-01

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 95, Folder: 21
Identifier: 31.95.21
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Dana Shamas, New Year's Day Crystal Bowls Meditation

The Rothko Chapel honors the start of the New Year with the sound of crystal bowls resonating throughout the Chapel, led by yoga teacher and Bayou Bliss Yoga founder Dana Shamas. Begin the year with a fresh intention thanks to the cleansing vibrations of the bowls.

Dates: Event: 2015-01-01

Black Lives Matter: Getting Beyond the Hashtag, 2015-01-07

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 95, Folder: 22
Identifier: 31.95.22
Abstract Contemplation and Dialogue Alex Byrd, Ph.D., Judge Josefina Rendon, Assata Richards, Ph.D., and Mtangulizi Sanyika, Ph.D.Like much of the nation, the Chapel has been wrestling with our response to the lack of justice in the Michael Brown and Eric Garner cases and the possibilities for action going forward. Please join us for “Black Lives Matter,” which builds on our yearlong program series on Living As If: The Art, Spirituality, and Practice of Non-Violence. Harnessing the...
Dates: Event: 2015-01-07

Songs of Freedom , 2015-01-15

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 95, Folder: 23
Identifier: 31.95.23
Abstract Rutha Mae Harris"Without the songs of the movement, personally I believe that there wouldn't have been a movement."- Rutha Mae Harris The Rothko Chapel continues its tradition of honoring The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life with a musical tribute on his birthday. This year the Chapel is thrilled to feature the renowned Freedom Singer Rutha Mae Harris in an exploration of singing as a nonviolent practice during the Civil Rights movement. In addition to rousing...
Dates: Event: 2015-01-15

Museum Experience, 2015-01-31

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 95, Folder: 24
Identifier: 31.95.24
Abstract

To celebrate the Houston Museum District Association's Museum Experience, the Rothko Chapel hosts a day full of events in conjunction with The Menil Collection and Houston Center for Photography. From 1pm-2pm join an acroyoga jam on the Rothko Chapel lawn that is open to everyone. At 2pm, 2:45pm and 3:30pm, experience musical performances by Da Camera Young Artists celebrating Thomas Merton's 100th birthday. Pocket To Me is on site selling delicious pita pockets!

Dates: Event: 2015-01-31

Twelve Moments: Modern Tradition, 2015-02-04

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 95, Folder: 25
Identifier: 31.95.25
Abstract Jerry Ruhl, Ph.D., Modern Meditation“Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone – we find it with another.” This quote from Thomas Merton points toward a neglected aspect of meditation, that it is always relational. Consciously or unconsciously we yearn for enduring, supportive, loving attachment and relationship with others, with nature, and with God. We become fully realized in order to be more available for relationship, not the other...
Dates: Event: 2015-02-04

Twilight Meditation: Jewish Contemplative Concert, 2015-02-10

 File — Container: Shelf 31, Box: 95, Folder: 26
Identifier: 31.95.26
Abstract Daniel Mutlu, Jewish Contemplative ConcertCongregation Beth Israel Cantor Daniel Mutlu leads a contemplative practice of Jewish worship music. Mutlu earned a Masters in Sacred Music from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in New York City and was invested into the Cantorate in 2008. Mutlu also served as Professor of Traditional Nusach at Hebrew Union College. An avid composer and arranger, Mutlu has also premiered original works in Boston, Jerusalem, and New York....
Dates: Event: 2015-02-10