On July 21, 2015\xa0\xa0Grace Cathedral hosted a panel discussion moderated by Darren Main. \xa0Speakers included renown spiritual leaders\xa0Pujya Swamiji, Bishop Marc Andrus and\xa0Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati. \xa0 If you enjoy this free recording please consider making a donation the\xa0Grace Cathedral Community Preschool\xa0
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\nAbout the Speakers
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Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati\xa0(often called Pujya Swamiji ), is one of India\u2019s most revered and beloved spiritual leaders. He is the President of Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India, and the founder of the Hindu Jain Temple in Pennsylvania. He is also the founder of numerous humanitarian and environmental organizations, and actively engaged in interfaith work for world peace, eradication of poverty and environmental protection with prominent organizations including the World Bank, the United Nations, the Parliament of Religions and more.
Learn More bout\xa0Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswati
Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati
For nearly\xa0twenty years American born Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati has lived in the lap\xa0of the Himalayas \xa0on the banks of the Ganges River.\xa0 Since her arrival in India she has worked tirelessly to promote women\u2019s rights,environmental awareness and an end to poverty.\xa0 At her gurus\u2019s ashram she has hosted countless dignitaries including the\xa0Dalai\xa0Lama and Prince Charles and has spoken before the United Nations and\xa0at many other venus around the world.\xa0 She is known the world over for her gentle spirit, engaging talks and humanitarian efforts.
Listen to Sadhvi's previous talk at\xa0Grace Cathedral
Listen to Darren's Interview with Sadhvi
The Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus\xa0is the eighth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of California.\xa0His leadership has focused on key issues related to peace and justice, including immigration reform, climate change, civil rights for LBGT persons, and health care. An example of his local engagement includes co-chairing a community-wide planning process for rebuilding St. Luke\u2019s hospital in San Francisco. Bishop Andrus serves on the boards of the Church Divinity School of the Pacific, California Pacific Medical Center, Episcopal Charities, the Episcopal School for Deacons, Episcopal Community Services, and the American Bach Soloists, among other foundations.
Learn More about Bishop Andrus
Listen to Darren's Interview with Bishop Marc Andrus\xa0