BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://faithvictoria.org.au///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260706T094642UTC-10045tfmdb@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260706T094642Z DESCRIPTION:The MELA Interfaith Association in conjunction with Janssen Spi rituality Centre would like to invite you to:\nClassical Tantra in the Wor ld's Religions: The bliss that arises from the union of oppositesFirst Int erfaith Conference on Tantra In Australia\nDate: Saturday 14 November and Sunday 15 November 2015Location: Janssen Spirituality Centre\, 22 Woodvale Road Boronia Vic\, 3155\nThe tantric tradition is ancient and extensive\, influential and profound. However\, in the West it has been gravely misun derstood. Even in India\, it has come to mean sorcery and charlatanism.\nT he real aim of tantra is to reach the freedom that arises from the union o f transcendence and immanence\, emptiness and plenitude\, male and female\ , light and darkness\, beauty and horror\, good and evil\, strength and we akness\, purity and impurity\, human and divine\, life and death. This par adoxical path is said to lead most effectively and rapidly to the highest state.\nThis conference on classical tantra wishes to explore the valuable contribution tantra has made in the past and can still make. Indeed\, the essential elements of tantra are found in the Hindu tradition as well as in the Buddhist tantra\, in Sufi love poetry\, in the Jewish Kabbalah\, in the yin and yang of Taoism and in the theme of mystical marriage in Chris tianity.\nThe conference will involve input by knowledgeable and experienc ed speakers in these religions as well as workshops and discussions on tex ts and imagery. It is probably the first of its kind in Australia.\nRegist ration fees: $165 full\, $135 concession (includes light lunches and refre shments). Accommodation is available for $55 per night (includes breakfast ). Closing date 1-Oct-2015. Apply early as space is limited.\nFor more inf ormation: Rev. Dr. John Dupuche\, President\, MELA\, mobile: 0417 560 087 email: melainterfaithassociation@gmail.com\nThe MELA Interfaith Associatio n is an incorporated not-for-profit organisation which seeks to promote th e ties of friendship between members of different faith traditions in orde r to learn from each other's spiritual experience and to journey together in peace and harmony. https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/6 99-interfaith-conference-on-tantra-mela-interfaith-association DTSTART:20151114T083000Z DTEND:20151115T170000Z LOCATION:Janssen Spirituality Centre\, 22 Woodvale Road Boronia Vic\, 3155 (22 Woodvale Road\, Boronia VIC 3155\, Australia) SUMMARY:Interfaith Conference on Tantra: MELA Interfaith Association URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/699-interfaith-confe rence-on-tantra-mela-interfaith-association END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260706T094642UTC-1016TSUNal@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260706T094642Z DESCRIPTION:The Maroondah Interfaith Network invites you to:\nAnnual Genera l Meeting 2015\nDate: Sunday 15 November 2015 \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; Time: \;12:30pm-2:30pm Location: \;Janssen Spirituality Cen tre\, 22 Woodvale Road Boronia Victoria 3155\nSchedule:\n12:30pm: \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;Lunch - please bring a plate to share. Drinks provided1:30pm \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Pr esentation by Fr Nick De Groot\, Director\, Janssen Spirituality Centre on the work of the Centre in promoting interfaith dialogue2:00-2:30pm \;  \; \; \; \; \;Annual Report and election of officers of the Maroondah Interfaith Network\nEveryone is welcome. RSVP by Wedneday 11 November\, Dr Philip Hughes maroondahinterfaith@gmail.com \; https ://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/759-annual-general-meeting-2 015-maroondah-interfaith-network DTSTART:20151115T123000Z DTEND:20151115T143000Z LOCATION:Janssen Spirituality Centre\, 22 Woodvale Road Boronia Victoria 31 55 (Janssen Spirituality Centre\, 22 Woodvale Road Boronia Victoria 3155) SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting 2015: Maroondah Interfaith Network URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/759-annual-general-m eeting-2015-maroondah-interfaith-network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260706T094642UTC-1022F9iMpZ@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260706T094642Z DESCRIPTION:Leo Baeck Centre \;invites you to:\nJewish and Muslim attit udes to Jesus: How do Muslims ands Jews View Jesus?\nDate: Sunday\,15 Nove mber 2015  \;Time: 10am to 12pmLocation: 31-37 Harp Rd\, Kew VIC 3101 \nSpeakers: \;Sheikh Riad Galil and Rabbi Fred Morgan\nWho really was Jesus? \;This is the major question that has always divided the three Abrahamic faiths: Judaism\, Christianity and Islam. Surprisingly\, both Ju daism and Islam have quite different views on the life and teachings of Je sus and\, therefore\, this discussion between a prominent Jewish and a pro minent Muslim cleric should be most enlightening! Both Sheikh Riad Galil a nd Rabbi Fred Morgan are prominent clergyman and teachers\, and both have strong records of work towards interfaith dialogue\, particularly between the Abrahamic faiths. Both men are well respected both within their own co mmunities and within society in general.\nBagels at 10.00 am\; Discussion at 10.30 to 12.00 noon.Gold Coin DonationRSVP for catering purposes: Alber t Isaacs albert.i@optusnet.com.au https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-ev ents/event/760-how-do-muslims-and-jews-view-jesus-leo-baeck-centre DTSTART:20151115T100000Z DTEND:20151115T120000Z LOCATION:Leo Baeck Centre\, 31--37 Harp Road East Kew 3102 (parking at rea r). (Leo Baeck Centre\, 31--37 Harp Road East Kew 3102 (parking at rear). ) SUMMARY:How do Muslims and Jews view Jesus?: Leo Baeck Centre URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/760-how-do-muslims-a nd-jews-view-jesus-leo-baeck-centre END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR