Winter 09 – Fasting in Different Faiths
Fasting is an ancient practice still carried out regularly today by many faith communities. It is mentioned in the Bible, Quran, and the Hindu scriptures. Buddhism requires an ascetic lifestyle…
Winter 09 – Traveling the Way of Rumi in US
“Come, come, whoever you are, come again!” On the evening of September 6th, the famous words of Rumi came alive at the Pacifica Institute Hall in Sunnyvale. The invitation had…
Winter 09 – The Ground We Share
It was August 8th, the evening of the “Interfaith Conversations Dinner” at the Pacifica Institute Community Center. The guest speaker was Fr. Cyprian Consiglio, who is a gifted musician, composer,…
Winter 09 – Not-So-Random Trip to Turkey
“You’re going where?” asked one of my daughters when I told her I had been invited by Pacifica Institute to visit Turkey, along with a small group of other interfaith…
Winter 09 – Turkey Trip Reunion Dinners
Their Fondest Memories During the month of September the Pacifica Institute held two reunion dinners for the lucky members of the south bay community who had the opportunity to take…
Winter 09 – Editor’s Message
Sharing Bread and WaterDear Reader, September was the month of fasting, and the Pacifica kitchen was busier than ever. Not only were we sharing bread and water, but we were…
Winter 09 – Editor's Message
Sharing Bread and WaterDear Reader, September was the month of fasting, and the Pacifica kitchen was busier than ever. Not only were we sharing bread and water, but we were…
Summer 09 – Children’s Festival 2009
An estimated 1500 people visited the BAYCC Annual International Children’s Festival held on May 9th, at the Music Concourse Bandshell Area in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. The organizing committee…
Summer 09 – Children's Festival 2009
An estimated 1500 people visited the BAYCC Annual International Children’s Festival held on May 9th, at the Music Concourse Bandshell Area in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. The organizing committee…
Summer 09 – Interesting Facts
Where did Noah’s Ark Land? The Great Flood and Noah´s Ark has been a subject of research for centuries, just like other biblical stories. Whereas some approach it with doubt…