World renowned experts on contemplative practice and compassion will discuss the nature of "sacred silence" from the perspective of several faith traditions. Matthieu Ricard, molecular biologist turned Buddhist monk, author and photographerSiddheshvari Devi Ji (Didi Ji), founder of Radha Madhav SocietySwami Atmarupananda, renowned teacher of HinduismFr. Richard Rohr, globally recognized ecumenical teacher and authorSeyyed Hossein Nasr, one of the world's leading experts on Islamic science and spirituality.Rabbi Arthur Green, scholar of Jewish mysticism and Neo-Hasidism and rector of Hebrew College's Rabbinical School in Boston