Nobody does pageantry like people of faith — and that was decidedly on display Thursday night as the 2015 Parliament of the World's Religions opened with a lengthy processional at the Salt Palace in downtown Salt Lake City. Chiefs from seven American Indian tribes, wearing traditional feathered headdresses and fur cloaks, led the way to the podium as a drum circle … [Read more...]
Desert Rose launches Climate Change song – Bring Back the Life
A new song about Climate Change, called Bring Back the Life was launched yesterday by our local band Desert Rose. The song was composed by to drive and promote Fasting for Climate Change. It draws on ancient wisdom and cultures as it speaks about the suffering of millions of innocent people and the need to return to the ancient philosphy of aligning our economy to preserve … [Read more...]
Eco priest mourned in Cape Town
The country's Interfaith community lost a founding member in the beloved Father John Oliver, who passed away unexpectedly last week. Having seen him the previous weekend and responding to his urgent request that we help him save Princess Vlei outside Cape Town from threatening development, we were together building a story about this, his last passionate interest over the past … [Read more...]
Mall would “upset divine balance”
“Baptism in living water is a very important part of our religion – it goes back to the time of Jesus. Every Sunday we come to Princess Vlei to baptise new converts. We travel all this way because this is natural water, with spiritual power. “The proposed mall is a very serious concern for us. The local and provincial government must give us respect, they must have the … [Read more...]
By the river, for the river
In the third Deschutes River Recording, Laura Gibson rises cliffside to put a spiritual spin on "Down by the Riverside." It's another river song, sung riverside, to benefit the Deschutes River Conservancy. … [Read more...]
Celebrate for a Cause and a Cure!
This years’ Celebrate Life Festival includes cutting edge consciousness speakers, great workshops and a fabulous fashion show in aid of breast cancer awareness. And we are going to form a vibrant circle with green products and services. Come and spoil your body, stretch your mind and feed your spirit at this years’ festival 9-10 June 2012 at the River Club, 10am – 5p.m both … [Read more...]
The Halo and the Noose
The Halo and the Noose is a book about the power of story telling and story listening in business life. It is aimed at all leaders and motivators who would rather use a gentle approach to lead and guide. The book is also for any person who wants to grow and learn on a spiritual front. Authors Dr. Dorian Haarhoff and Graham Williams set out their complex and important theme … [Read more...]
