|
On April 29 this year representatives of many different religious perspectives came together at a Multi-faith Healing Conference held at Heart Flow Sanctuary , Daylesford, Victoria. Over 150 people came to explore the message of love that all persuasions find within their religion and they sought ways to apply this message to the crucial problems faced by society.
After a moving opening ceremony that included practices from various traditions and faiths a panel discussion moderated by Margaret Coffey an ABC presenter of program "Encounter" looked at healing and what it means for each religion. In the panel were Uncle Reg Blow, Aboriginal elder Jessiee Kaur Singh, president COMMON and Sikh representative , Dr. Farvardin Daliri (Bahai), director migrant resource of Townville, Joy De Leo, president of APNIEVE from South Australia, Ron Laurie, president of SLAM, Yasser Soloman from Islamic Society and Bishop Neville Anderson.
 Throughout the day may presentations took place that cemented in the hearts and minds of those who attended the profound similarities of the various wisdom teachings around love.
During Uncle Reg Blow's presentation there was both an uplifting feeling but also extreme overwhelming sadness. It was a roller coaster of emotions as he touched upon the problems the 'Aboriginal' Healing Centre deals with everyday. Reg's encouraging words provided hope that Aboriginal people are coming to know their tradition once more and people of all cultures are beginning to respect the traditional indigenous ways.
Norm Currie presented the SLaM position and its relevance to the debate as a  way of transcending dialogue and moving along the path towards unconditional love.
With a room full of people who only wanted to feel and give love this conference flowed smoothly from one session to another. Mary Faeth's calming guidance throughout enhanced the relaxed atmosphere. Balanced by Jessiee Kaur Singh's energy, which kept spirits high with heart warming words.
 One of our SLaM members from South Australia, Joy De Leo, spoke of education and spirituality that inspired everyone.
Dya Singh and his musical group including daughter Parvyn Kaur mesmerized the attendants with an evening of sacred music.
This event had many firsts and saw the joining of people of diverse faiths to support one another and create connections that will bring people to feel they can be at one and always feel loved. It's a clear sign that times are changing, truth, justice, honesty and freedom can become our reality.
|
