Greetings from Zoroastrian Association of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia.
 
We attach a leaflet calling all Zoroastrians to a world event – Parliament of World Religions (PWR),
which will be held in Melbourne in Dec 2009.
Our theme is “Let’s reveal to the world the Spiritual Splendour of Zarathushtra”, using our Gathas wisdom, which we can share with humanity.
This is in keeping with one of the PWR themes: “Sharing wisdom in the search for inner peace.”
Of course, people can choose any topic on our religion but we aspire to make a unified approach.
We call on thinkers, scholars, artists, etc. to join us in this event, visit our beautiful country and experience the hospitality of the Zoroastrians of Melbourne.
We will appreciate if you can extend this invitation to your members.
 
Hoping to see you in Melbourne.
 
Perviz Dubash
PWR/ZAV,Coordinating Committee

Click here for the details :  pwr_brochure 

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The WZCCI is honouring Mr. Minoo R. Shroff for his valuable and outstanding services to the Parsi community as a Trustee of the BPP and its Chairman for the last several years. The function is on Friday, 7^th November 2008, commencing 5.45 p.m. on the lawns of Khushru Baug, Colaba, Mumbai.

On behalf of The International Board Members of WZCCI I take pleasure in inviting you, along with your spouse, relatives and friends to the function. Refreshments will be served to guests between 5.45 and 6.15 p.m.

Mr. Minoo Shroff, as you know, is also the Founder President of WZCCI and President of the Forum of Free Enterprise. He has been, at one time or another, connected with or led several other prominent organizations.

Mr. Vijaypath Singhania, Chairman Emeritus of Raymonds, and Mr. Pallonji Mistry, Chairman, Shapoorji Pallonji Mistry, are the honoured guests who will felicitate Mr. Minoo Shroff and address the guests.

Hopefully, Members, by their presence on this occasion will contribute to making this function a memorable event. Please do come before 6.00 p.m.

Thanks and regards,

Sincerely,

P.P. Kharas

For pictures of the function, click here and scroll down

Zoroastrian Association of Metropolitan Chicago

the Arbab Rustom Guiv Darbe Mehr, Burr Ridge, IL,

on

November 21 – 24, 2008

PROGRAM

Friday, November 21st, 7 pm: Welcome dinner for presenters and out-of-town guests.

Saturday November 22nd, 10 am – 6 pm: Zoroastrianism-101: “The Homeland, Life and Times of Zarathushtra,” presented by ZAC community members.

We are delighted that many members of our Next Generation will be joining our elders in making these presentations.

Topics will cover:-
The Creation Story

– Review of the Date of Zarathushtra by Naheed Vatcha

– Review of the Birthplace of Zarathushtra by Burjis Sidhwa and Persis Damkevala

– Life of Zarathushtra and His Early Ministry by Tushad and Zenia Mehta

– The Avestan Language-Origins and Development
by Rohinton Rivetna and Cyrus Rivetna

– Bringing up a Zoroastrian Child in North America
by Rashna Balsara

Sunday, November 23rd, 9 am – 6 pm:

Among the presenters will be:

Shahin Bekhradnia (Oxford)
– Zoroastrians in Tajikistan

Keki R. Bhote (Chicago)
– The Great Unknown Zoroastrian Civilizations in Central Asia

Dastur Dr. Kersey H. Antia (High Priest of Chicago)
– Zoroastrian and pre-Zoroastrian Iranians in Georgia,
Trans-Caucasia and Europe

Prof. Jesse S. Palsetia (University of Guelph, Canada)
: Parsi-British Relations in India Revealed

On Sunday, Ms. Bekhradnia and Mr. Vajifdar will also conduct an interactive workshop on: Zoroastrianism in North America; Zoroastrians in Central Asia; and Recognition for Dadabhai Naoroji.

Monday November 24th, 9 am – 12 noon: Roundtable Dialogue with scholars and interested community members.

All community members, students and scholars are invited and encouraged to participate, to support scholarship and religious education, at the academic as well as community level.

We are grateful to WZO for their support of this Conference, and for sponsoring two speakers from the UK.

Cost. $10 per day for paid members of ZAC and $15 per day for non-members, for Saturday (including Lunch and Tea) and Sunday (including Breakfast, Lunch and Tea).

There is no charge for Monday.

Please RSVP by November 16 to Roshan Rivetna (RRRivetna@aol.com, 630-325 5383).

For program information contact Pallan Ichaporia (610-589-5419, PRIchaporia@aol.com) or Rohinton Rivetna (630-325-5383, rivetna@aol.com).

 

 

[Persons/Associations interested in the mission and vision of the Society of Scholars of Zoroastrianism, are invited to host future Conferences in their areas. SSZ shall provide assistance as needed].

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