Abstract Twilight for World EnvironmentMeditation Day Natasha Burrowes"Connecting People to Nature" is the theme nations throughout the world will explore in honor of World Environment Day 2017. Science has confirmed that our connection to Earth is ancient and many of the world’s wisdom traditions have taught that our connection to Earth is sacred. Much of our work in this post-industrial era is to cultivate a relationship with the Earth that is mutually enhancing and beneficial. How do...

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Lose yourself in the rousing, emotional devotion of a Hindu kirtan. A reception follows the program. Video by Runaway Productions

Abstract Daniel Mutlu. Congregation 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. He has sung with a number of premier...

Abstract Congregation 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. He has sung with a number of premier musical...

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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

Abstract Kinley Lange. Taizé 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 recent years his emphasis has shifted to composition,...

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Marcia Brennan, Ph.D. and Amy Hollywood Ph.D. Continuing the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Vatican II, the Rothko Chapel has convened a discussion between distinguished religious art experts on the impact of Vatican II on sacred visual art. Marcia Brennan, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Art History and Religious Studies at Rice University. Amy Hollywood, Ph.D. is a Professor of Christian Studies at Harvard Divinity School. Video by Runaway Productions