Abstract Gather in community for reflection, music, and silence to cultivate world peace and sustain our spirits at a time of interconnected crisis and conflict.Presenters include David Leslie, Executive Director, Rothko Chapel Bishop Myokei Caine-Barrett, Resident Priest of Myoken-ji Temple Sr. Ceil Roeger, Dominican Sisters of Houston Chris Ellis, Cellist and DACAMERA Young Artist Kian Tavackoli, Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’i’s Engin Yigit, Raindrop Turkish House Rabbi Scott...

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Sponsored by Houston Immigration and Refugee Coalition

Abstract Vatican II@50 is a series of programs recognizing the worldwide impact of the Second Vatican Council, convened 50 years ago in 1962 by the enormously influential Pope John XXIII. Among the great legacies of Vatican II are increased tolerance of other religious traditions, a celebration of people’s growing awareness of human dignity, and a renewed perspective on sacred music and art. The Rothko Chapel, John and Dominique de Menil’s gift to Houston, now recognized as an international spiritual...

Abstract International Women's Day Observation The Monument Quilt display on Chapel grounds, 10am-8pm Quilt Activity Table 4-5:30pm and 7-8pm Twilight Meditation inside Chapel, 6-7pm Pay What You Can, suggested contribution $15The theme for International Women’s Day in 2018 was “Press for Progress” – the worldwide campaign calls for changing stereotypes, promoting positive visibility of women and celebrating the achievements of women. Responding to this theme and the #MeToo movement, the...

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A panel discussion between Gregory Kaplan, PhD, Lynn Mitchell, PhD, Anne Klein, PhD, and Elora Shehabuddin, PhD, explored the question about the common ground and the unique particularities within each tradition’s understanding of God. The moderator was Elias Bongmba, PhD.

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Contains all information about public programs held during the first decade of the chapel.

Does not include Awards or Colloquia/Symposia (see those categories)

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Samani Akshay Pragya, Samani Vinay Pragya

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Contains materials related to public programs during the time period, except for Awards and Colloquia which have separate series.

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Muni Shushil Kumar

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Held by the Zoroastrian community in conjunction with the Second North American Gatha Conference in Houston, attended mostly by participants and speakers from various academic institutions nationwide and from Europe and India