Parliament of the World's Religions (PoWR)

Having spoken on religious diversity at the 100th Anniversary of the Parliament in Chicago in 1993, I have been inspired by your creative and innovative approach to foster understanding and counteracting hate. Thank you for all you do.
Mar 26th, 2020

Jay Swami Vivekananda
Feb 10th, 2020

Volunteered for the first time in such mega event. Amazed to see sessions, langar, speeches and festivals. This is the only way to bring nations and religions together. Hope for world peace. Good luck for next parliaments and would like to be part⭐
Oct 4th, 2019

Historic ! Heritage site
Sep 23rd, 2019

On 11th September 1893 Swami Vivekananda, a famous Hindu monk delivered his first speech in the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago. Swami Vivekananda was a wandering Hindu monk who was the most prominent disciple of Ramakrishna, a well known 19th century saint. Vivekananda is remembered as one of the key people who introduced Indian philosophies such as Vedanta and Yoga to the West. He is also responsible for awakening Hinduism in India, while also assisting the idea of Nationalism in British India. Swami Vivekananda has also established the Ramakrishna Mission and the Ramakrishna Math.
Jul 29th, 2019