Jain Network UK is organising a seminar titled “Jain Contribution in the Interfaith Understanding” on 7th November 2009 at the Sayer Centre. All are cordially invited but it is necessary to pre register to be able to attend the seminar. Pre register with Dr Natubhai Shah at natubhaishah@aol.co.uk.
Provisional program details are :
INTERFAITH WEEK
(15th November – 21st November 2009)
PROGRAMME IN PREPARATION FOR THE WEEK
Theme: Jain contribution in the Interfaith Understanding
Venue: Sayer Centre, Oxgate Lane, Cricklewood, London NW2 7JN
Date: Saturday 7th November 2009
Registration & Lunch: 12.30 pm to 1.45 pm
FIRST ASSEMBLY: 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm
2-00 pm Prayers: Samani Prasanna Pragya and Samani Rohit Pragya
2-05 pm Welcome address: Dr Natubhai Shah
2-10 pm Session 1: Pluralism (Anekaantvaad) Facilitator: Mr Ramesh Pattni
1. Jain Perspective: Dr Natubhai Shah
2. Christian Perspective: Rev. Peter Colwell
3. Hindu Perspective: Mr Jay Lakhani
2-40 pm Q & A and Discussion
2-55 pm Session 2: Social Responsibility and Philanthropy: Facilitator: Mr Jay Lakhani
1. Jain Perspective: Dr Vinod Kapashi
2. Zoroastrian Perspective: Ms Sarosh Jehangir
3. Sikh Perspective: Dr Bhai Sahib Mohindersingh
4. Hindu Perspective: Ms Bharti Tailor
5. Muslim Perspective: Imam Dr Abduljalil Sajid
6. National Perspective: Dr Doreen Finneron
3-45 pm Q & A and Discussion
4-00 to 4-25 pm Tea Break
SECOND ASSEMBLY: 4-30pm to 6-30pm
4-30 pm Session 3: Ecological concerns: Facilitator: Yaan Lovelock
1. Jain Perspective: Dr S.L. Gandhi
2. Buddhist Perspective: Ms Jan McHarry
3. Baha’i Perspective: Mr Aigumgarum Saminaden
5-05 pm Q & A and Discussion
5-10 pm Session 4: Panel Discussion: Facilitator: Dr Harriet Crabtree
Panelists: All the above speakers and Facilitators
6-00 pm Meditation: led by Samani Prasanna Pragya and Samani Rohit Pragya
6-15pm Conclusion and Vote of Thanks