PEACE LIKE A RIVER

One of the most extraordinary religious events in human history, the 1993 Parliament of World's Religions was organized to celebrate, explore and reflect on the ways in which the world's religions could confront the problems that threaten humanity.

Narrated by Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn, PEACE LIKE A RIVER tells the story of this historic gathering. Features speakers such as the Dalai Lama, Hans Kung, Thomas Berry, Charlotte Black Elk, Thich Nhat Hanh, Gerald Barney and many others.

Aired on PBS-TV.

 

DVD. Color, 60 minutes.

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VOICES FROM THE FILM

Thomas BerryPerryCobb

"The outer world is necessary to activate the inner world. If we destroy the grandeur of the forest, we lose a wonderful something in the inner world of the human."

Charlotte Black ElkJeanneBishop

"Every choice we make today affects children yet unborn. The great-grand children of our great-granchildren will either feel the blessing of a good chioce or suffer from a wrong choice.

His Holiness the Dalai LamaPaulSimon

"Now, the harmony between the religions is extremely important. Other-wise, religion becomes an instrument for more division in humanity. Sometimes, religion also becomes the source of conflict."