Parliament of World Religion Support

Since 1893, a Parliament of the World’s Religions has convened every five years in a major international city (Chicago 1993, Cape Town 1999, Barcelona 2004). Sponsored by the Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions, the 2009 Parliament will take place in Melbourne, Australia. A multi-religious, multi-lingual, and multicultural city, Melbourne offers an ideal location for the 2009 Parliament. Culturally vibrant and global in vision, Melbourne and Victoria are home to indigenous and Aboriginal spiritualities as well as the major world religions – Baha’i, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism and Sikhism among others. Over 10,000 participants will come to Melbourne for the Parliament. The 2009 Parliament will turn worldwide attention to Melbourne as a destination city with international appeal. The Parliament will run for seven days with approximately 450 events including keynote addresses, seminars, conferences, debates, performances, concerts and exhibitions.

What MSJS did?

MSJS coordinated the various amenities for the Jain monks and scholars participating in this Parliament. Following were the key areas:

• Homestay coordination
• Food and logistical support
• Organising Community Night
• Any other support required by the guests

Following are the related events MSJS organised:

• Community Night 2009
• 5th Dec (Sat) - Lecture & Prabhu Bhakti Sandhya
• 6th Dec (Sun) - Samani Ji Pravachan & Dhyaan Session