The Pluralism Project at Harvard University
Boston Workshop
March 7, 2009 - New England Gurdwara Sahib
Welcome and Information for Participants
Welcome back for our final workshop. If you have written any reflections, sermons, or other materials that you would like to share with the group, please email them to klohre@fas.harvard.edu
For our third and final workshop, we will begin at 9 AM in the Thompson Room on the main floor of the Barker Center, located at 12 Quincy Street in Cambridge. We recommend taking public transportation into Harvard Square, though there are a number of parking garages to choose from.
Coffee and continental breakfast, langar at the Gurdwara, and an afternoon snack will be provided. Please email klohre@fas.harvard.edu if you have any dietary restrictions.
Please note: all participants should bring along a scarf or cloth that can be used to cover your head at the Gurdwara.
Please read the preparatory materials on this website in advance of our meeting. Keep in mind any theological reflections or insights that come to mind, as they will enrich our discussions.
We plan to video record our final theological reflection session in the afternoon, with the intention of posting clips on our Boston Workshop website. We would also welcome those who are willing to offer brief 2-3 minute individual reflections. These video reflections might pertain to any or all of our site visits and conversations. We will seek your permission before posting any clip in which you appear.
We look forward to seeing you again for this final adventure together.
Schedule
| Location: Thompson Room, Barker Center | |
| 9:00 AM | Introduction by Dr. Diana Eck |
| 10:00 AM | Departure by bus for Milford Gurdwara Sahib |
| 11:00 AM | Diwan followed by langar |
| 2:30 PM | Departure by bus for Harvard |
| 3:30 PM | Theological reflection led by Dr. Eck |
| 5:00 PM | Conclusion |
Preparatory Materials
- "On Common Ground: World Religions in America": Sikhism Introductory essays from the Pluralism Project CD-ROM, On Common Ground: World Religions in America, 2002.
- Pluralism Project Introduction to Sikhism in Boston
- Pluralism Project Profile of the Milford Gurdwara Sahib
- Religious Diversity News - New England Sikh Study Circle News stories related to the New England Sikh Study Circle.
- Pluralism Project Etiquette Guidelines by Tradition Tips for first-time visitors to a Sikh Gurdwara.
- Milford Gurdwara Sahib Website
- "Your Guide to our Gurdwara" by the New England Sikh Study Circle, Inc. A brief explanation of terms, traditions, and protocol for visiting the Gurdwara.