Taksha University School of Philosophy and Religious Studies
International Center for Cultural Studies - US (ICCSUS), a non-profit
organization registered in Pennsylvania and dedicated to academic research on
ancient traditions and cultures. (www.iccsus.org)
In Cooperation With:
Christopher Newport University (CNU) Department of Philosophy and
Old Dominion University (ODU) Darden College of Education
Dharma Academy of North America (DANAM)
Sangeet Sargam of Hampton Roads, VA
OVERVIEW: This 1½-day conference is the latest in a series of forums dedicated to understanding the different aspects of ancient traditions and cultures. These forums have been organized under the aegis of ICCSUS (the International Center for Cultural Studies - US), and hosted at different locations over the years. The theme of this particular conference is "Continuity and Connectivity in the World’s Ancient Traditions," with sub-themes that include, but are not limited to, the following topics:
1. Challenges to the World’s Ancient Traditions and Cultures: educational,
social, political, medical, linguistic and religious.
2. Spirituality and Ancient Traditions
3. Future of World’s Ancient Traditions and Cultures
4. Links of Ancient Traditions to Each Other, as Well as to the Contemporary
Social System and Values
5. Historical Perspective on the World’s Endangered Ethnic Traditions,
Cultures and Religions
Many ancient traditions (including ancient folklore, health and wellness care, medicine, architecture, interior design and other aspects of ancient cultures) continue to be passed down through the generations so that they not only live in today’s society, but continue to grow and flourish. Through the topics of our conference agenda, our presenters recognize that it is of paramount importance to preserve ancient wisdom by understanding the ways it is vanishing and/or is being sustained for the benefit of future generations. In support of this recognition, there are a variety of studies underway to understand the scientific basis of ancient traditions.
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