Join us for a free screening and discussion of Waking in Oak Creek, a film about community responses in the aftermath of the 2012 Sikh Temple shooting in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The film will be followed by a panel discussion featuring filmmaker Patrice O'Neill and film subjects Pardeep Kaleka and Arno Michaelis. The conversation will be moderated by Dr. Diana Eck, director of the Pluralism Project.
The screening and panel are free of charge. This is the final event in the Religion Refocused film series, sponsored by the Pluralism Project and made possible by support from Mass Humanities, a state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Event partners include Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries, Everett Gurdwara Sahib, Gurdwara Sikh Sangat Boston, Gurudwara Guru Nanak Darbar Medford, Milford Gurdwara Sahib (NESSC), and Sikh Dharma of Massachusetts (SDMA).
The Religions and the Practice of Peace Initiative, Harvard Divinity School
On behalf of Dean David N. Hempton of Harvard Divinity School, an invitation to join a new leadership preparation series for graduate students from all Harvard schools.
As we mourn for those affected by the terrorist attacks and massacres that have taken place over the past few days in Baghdad, Beirut, Bosso, and Paris, alongside other places around the world, we want to come together as a community to honor the victims of these tragic events, their families, their communities, and those affected by the ripples of these occurrences. This is an opportunity for reflection and healing.
Common Room, Center for the Study of World Religions, 42 Francis Avenue
These lunchtime workshops feature HDS students sharing their expertise, research, and wisdom about a particular spiritual practice or discipline. In addition to enjoying a simple lunch of soup and bread, participants will have the opportunity to try out the spiritual practices each workshop leader will discuss. Feed your body, mind, and spirit! Please join us! This series is open to all. Soup will be served. Please bring your own beverage. —Sponsored by the Harvard Divinity School Office of...
Professor Alan Brill will discuss his recent experience in India, similarities between Judaism and Hinduism, and create a space for shared spiritual language and understanding.
This event is co-sponsored by Hillel's Community Relations Committee and Harvard Dharma: Harvard's Hindu Student Association.