Return to
the Garden of Eden!
International Conference
to Unite the
World’s Religions
February 8 - 14, 2008
REGISTRATION CLOSED
| Venue of Conference: This International Conference will be held at the 1,000 seat Ramakrishna Mission Hall in Colombo, Sri Lanka, February 8 - 10, 2008 and in Kataragama, Sri Lanka February 11 - 12, 2008. Pilgrimage to Kataragama (part of Conference package): The Conference will be followed by a Spiritual Pilgrimage to Kataragama, the holy city where Buddhists, Moslems and Hindus co-exist peacefully while acknowledging the common link that unites them, the universal deity known variously as Skanda, Murugan, Karttikeya, Sanat Kumara, and Al-Khadir. Purpose of the Conference: 1. To promote world peace and understanding by revealing the many links and common origins that unite the world's religions. 2. To bring together representatives from religious traditions on Sri Lanka and around the world to discuss their common origins and links. 3. To establish Sri Lanka, the Moslem’s Garden of Eden, as the common origin and cradle of many religious traditions. 4. To establish the holy city of Kataragama on Sri Lanka as a universal holy shrine. One Common Link presented at the Conference is the Universal Deity known as Skanda/Murugan. 1. He is Skanda/Murugan in the Hindu religion. 2. He is Al-Khadir, the “Green Man” and “Initiator” of the Moslems. 3. He is King Melchizedek of the Jews 4. He is St. George of the Knights Templar. 5. He is Melek Taus, the “Peacock Angel,” of the Yezidi of Iraq. 6. He is Dionysus of the Greeks. 7. He is Osiris of the Egyptians. 8. He is Enki of the Sumerians 9. He is Mithras of the Persians. 10. He is the Green Man of the Pagans. 11. He is Quetzlcoatl, the “Plumed Serpent” of Central America tribes. 12. He is Sanat Kumara of the Ascended Masters tradition. 13. He is the Planetary Logos of Theosophy. 14. He is King of the World of some Buddhist sects. 15. He is Masaw, King of the Fourth World, of the Hopi Indians of North America. 16. He is Jnana Pandita, the “Instructor of Gnosis,” of the Gnostics. 17. He is the World Savior and Guru of the Yogis. Partial List of Speakers for the Conference: Dr. A T Ariyaratne, Director of Sarvodaya, largest Sir Lankan charity organization Justice Vighneswaran, Judge of the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka Dr. Aluthwewa Soratha Thero, Head Buddhist Priest of Kataragama Warigo Wanniya, Chief of the Wedda, the Sri Lankan tribal people Dr. Swaminathan, Sri Lankan Tamil leader Mark Amaru Pinkham, Grand Prior of The International Order of Gnostic Templars Patrick Harringan, Skanda/Murugan Scholar Simon Peter Fuller, Director of Wholistic World Vision Michael S. Boruch, MA, Kabbalistic Studies, Jewish Scholar Kawal Hasan Faqir, Priest of the Yezidis of Iraq Don Alejandro Cirilo Perez Oxlaj, President of the National Mayan Council of Elders Leroy Lewis, Hopi Elder Eliahi Priest, Theosophist and International Director of Malcolm and Priest Technologies Ltd. Venus Kumara, Kauai Priestess of the Goddess and Her Divine Son Participation and Support: We invite support, donations and participation for this International Conference of World Religions from those striving to unite the world’s religions and promote peace on Earth. For Conference Attendees coming from places other than Sri Lanka: We have put together a conference and pilgrimage package in association with Body Mind Spirit Journeys (A Division of RMC Travel) which includes: 1) Conference Fee 2) 4 nights hotel accommodations at hotel on the beach in Colombo (double or single occupancy) 3) 2 nights at a hotel in Kataragama, with daily breakfast 4) Transportation to/from the Conference daily 5) Transportation to/from Kataragama 6) Participate in pufas to the Universal Diety at Kataragama Hosted by Mark Amaru Pinkham, Conference Organizer & Speaker Budget for the Conference: Sri Lanka is a very poor island that is still recovering from the last tsunami. We will offer a limited number of seats for the locals who will attend; thus we will not be able to meet our funding needs through the attendance of these people. Also, the funds that will be donated from those traveling with us from North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Australia through Body Mind Spirit Journeys will not cover all expenses. Therefore we are seeking to raise a total of $20,000 to cover these and other expenses listed below. 1. Transportation and housing for Speakers who live on Sri Lanka 2. Transportation and housing for Speakers from distant Asian and western countries 3. Rental fees for the venue space 4. Video production of the event 5. Promotion of the event |
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Contact Information:
The International Order of Gnostic Templars
Attn: Mark Amaru Pinkham
PMB 330; 51
www.GnosticTemplars.org
GnosticTemplars@aol.com
928-284-1429