Rumi's interfaith spirit of tolerance and respect is alive and well!  One organization that manifests it is the Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions.  Learn more about the largest interfaith gathering on the planet, sponsored by CPWR every five years. This year it was held in Melbourne, Australia, where Kell and Cynthia interviewed and filmed dozens of visionary leaders and spiritual activists representing virtually every faith, philosophy, and path on the planet. Among the many dynamic speakers whom Kell and Cynthia interviewed were Uncle Bob Randall, Australian aboriginal elder; Sister Joan Chittister, activist for women's rights; Rabbi Michael Lerner, visionary progressive activist; and Dr. Chandra Muzzafar, Their collective wisdom will be given to the world in Heaven on Earth Creations' documentary in development about the emerging global spirituality, "Globalized Soul."

Read about how Kell and Cynthia followed up their interview in Melbourne, Australia with a practitioner of Jainism, Asha Mehta, who invited them to India to film the Dalai Lama blessing a vast humanitarian effort exemplifying compassion in action.

In March '08, "Rumi Returning" had an historic premiere at the National Cathedral, Washington, D.C.  Organizers set up an unprecedented 2nd screening when tickets to the 1st were gone within 24 hours.  Read Canon John Peterson's speech introducing "Rumi Returning." Click here to see what Andrew Harvey says about the need for "Rumi Returning" to be seen throughout the Islamic world. He emphasizes the need for "Rumi Returning" with its Sufi message of tolerance and peace to be seen throughout the Islamic world.