World Interfaith Harmony Week Programs in India See Altruism as Common Ground

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "World Interfaith Harmony Week Programs in India See Altruism as Common Ground"

Transcription

1 Report Part: II World Interfaith Harmony Week Programs in India See Altruism as Common Ground Four UNs World Interfaith Harmony Week 2014 programs were held throughout India. They addressed the role religions must collectively play in peace-building. Two seminars were held at the UN Conference Hall in the capital, New Delhi. Other programs were in West Bengal, Siliguri, and in the southern city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu. The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) of India was the main organizer of these events. To build social harmony, religions must find common ground. They need to discover principles that they agree on without compromising the tenets of their own faith traditions in order to go beyond tolerance and engage in meaningful, constructive and sustainable peace initiatives. A summary of the WIHW programs sponsored by UPF-India will be presented first. Then an overview of the religious teachings that acknowledge universal principles of goodness will be offered. Third WIHW Event: Venue: UN Information Centre, New Delhi, India, February 3, 2014 Executive Summary: An Interfaith Conference: Seeking Common Ground While Building Interfaith Harmony among Youth Religious leaders from all major faith traditions of India affirmed their need to work together to send the message to young people that prejudice and intolerance are not acceptable. UNIC Director Kiran Mehra-Kerpelman read the UN Secretary-General s message and called for practical steps to promote interfaith harmony, starting with interreligious dialogue among young people in schools and colleges. The Chief Guest, Member of Parliament Najma Heptullah, spoke of the need to cast aside extremist ideologies and reassert the messages of peace and mutual understanding which are at the root of all religions. Dr. Yong explained that by Living for the Sake of Others (the motto of the UPF Founder) we can be empowered to reconcile the divisions in our human family. 1

2 Religious leaders stand united after praying for world peace. The dais and audience at the UN Conference Hall in New Delhi 2

3 Speakers: UNIC Director Kiran Mehra-Kerpelman Dr. Chung Sik-Yong, Chairman, UPF-Asia H.E. B.P. Singh, former Governor of Sikkim and Chairman, UPF-India Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar, Secretary, National Foundation for Communal Harmony Hon. Najma Heptullah, Member of Parliament, India Hon. Ek Nath Dhakal, former minister, Government of Nepal Dr. Robert S. Kittel, Director of Peace Education UPF-Asia Mr. Krishna Adhikari, Secretary General, UPF-India Executive Summary: Fourth WIHW Event: Venue: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, (South) India, February 4, 2014 Inauguration of an Interfaith Peace Club and Awarding Ambassadors for Peace Three partners the United Nations, the Universal Peace Federation and Madras University conducted a WIHW program in south India. The WIHW event brought together religious leaders, social activists, and prominent educators, including: 3

4 Rev. Dr. G. Joseph Antony Samy SJ, Principal of Loyola College Dr. Chung Sik Yong, Chairman of UPF-Asia Mrs. Malini Kalyanam, social and spiritual activist, and daughter of V. Kalyanam, former personal secretary to Mahatma Gandhi, Mrs. Padma Venkataraman, social activist and daughter of the late Shri R. Venkataraman, former President of India. Mr. Krishna Adhikari, Secretary General of UPF-India Dr. Jothi Ganesh, medical doctor and UPF-South India representative Mr. Karunakaran conducted the interfaith prayer In addition to launching a Peace Club on the campus of Madras University, seven prestigious UPF Ambassador for Peace awards were presented to prominent citizens of Chennai. Dr. Chung Sik Yong, Chairman of UPF-Asia delivering his keynote address. Rev. Dr. G. Joseph Antony Samy SJ, Principal of Loyola College delivering his special address. Malini Kalyanam, social and spiritual activist, daughter of V. Kalyanam, former personal secretary to Mahatma Gandhi speaking. Dr. Jothi Ganesh, Youth Leader of UPF-India, serving as the Master of Ceremonies of the event. 4

5 Appendix: Universal Principle of Goodness All religions teach altruism or living for others as the essence of being good. Universally, religions encourage and instruct us that it is good to sacrifice without ulterior motives or personal merit. This is common ground that can take us beyond tolerance. Do not expect, in giving, any increase for thyself! Quran 74:6 Where egoism exists, [God] is not experienced, Where [God] is, egoism is not. Adi Granth, Maru-ki-Var, M.1, p Of sacrifices, the sacrifice performed by those who desire no reward, is the nature of goodness. Bhagavad Gita 17:11 養心莫善於寡欲 To nourish the mind there is nothing better than to make the desires few. Whoever seeks to gain his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve it. 孟子 - Mengzi Luke 17:33 Misers certainly do not go to the heavens but noble men find joy in generosity, and this gives them joy in higher worlds. Dhammapada 13:177 5

Parliamentarians are responsible build a world of universal and lasting peace

Parliamentarians are responsible build a world of universal and lasting peace Parliamentarians are responsible build a world of universal and lasting peace Hak Ja Han November 30, 2016 Presented by Sun Jin Moon International Leadership Conference 2016 USA Launch of the International

More information

IGNCA PROGRAMME SCHEDULE FOR DECEMBER, 2015 - Date : 23 November to 31 December 2015 Event: Exhibition on Ramlila Masks, puppets, paintings and photographs relating to the performances of Ramlila from

More information

FAREWELL SPEECH DELIVERED BY HON BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE. Shri A. S. Chandhiok, President of the Delhi High Court Bar Association,

FAREWELL SPEECH DELIVERED BY HON BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE. Shri A. S. Chandhiok, President of the Delhi High Court Bar Association, FAREWELL SPEECH DELIVERED BY HON BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE My esteemed brother and sister Judges, Shri A. S. Chandhiok, President of the Delhi High Court Bar Association, Shri Rajeeve Mehra, learned Additional

More information

Peace and Harmonious Coexistence: An Islamic-Buddhist Dialogue

Peace and Harmonious Coexistence: An Islamic-Buddhist Dialogue Keynote Address of the Conference Peace and Harmonious Coexistence: An Islamic-Buddhist Dialogue Y.B. Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Joseph Kurup Salam 1Malaysia and good afternoon. It gives me great pleasure

More information

4TH INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON INTERFAITH HARMONY & TOLERANCE AND AWARD CEREMONY 2015 IN CONJUNCTION WITH

4TH INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON INTERFAITH HARMONY & TOLERANCE AND AWARD CEREMONY 2015 IN CONJUNCTION WITH 4TH INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON INTERFAITH HARMONY & TOLERANCE AND AWARD CEREMONY 2015 IN CONJUNCTION WITH INTERFAITH HARMONY WEEK (UNITED NATIONS INITIATIVE) DATE/DAY: 4 TH -5 TH FEBRUARY 2015 (WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY)

More information

Under the theme "Love of God, and love of Neighbors" Better World Organization for Community Development

Under the theme Love of God, and love of Neighbors Better World Organization for Community Development Under the theme "Love of God, and love of Neighbors" Better World Organization for Community Development Celebrated World Interfaith Harmony Week; 1-7 February, 2018; Duhok city, Kurdistan Region of Iraq

More information

Four of the people who came to Jesus in the coffee shop.

Four of the people who came to Jesus in the coffee shop. July 2011 with Photos Dear Brothers and Sisters The first two weeks of this month were eventful as it is almost all the time in China. We saw five people come to the Lord and one filled with the Spirit.

More information

Lectures on the Ideology of Mahatma Gandhi in the Context of Globalization

Lectures on the Ideology of Mahatma Gandhi in the Context of Globalization Lectures on the Ideology of Mahatma Gandhi in the Context of Globalization By Shobhana Radhakrishna (Chief Functionary, Gandhian Forum for Ethical Corporate Governance, SCOPE, India) 16 th to 24 th May,

More information

VESAK. Thursday, 23 rd May 2013 INAUGURAL SESSION. Buddhism and Interfaith Dialogue: Reconciliation through Education

VESAK. Thursday, 23 rd May 2013 INAUGURAL SESSION. Buddhism and Interfaith Dialogue: Reconciliation through Education VESAK Thursday, 23 rd May 2013 INAUGURAL SESSION Buddhism and Interfaith Dialogue: Reconciliation through Education Room I, 09.00am 09.40am 09.50am Refreshments All invitees to be seated Arrival of Special

More information

Celebration of the International Day of Peace

Celebration of the International Day of Peace A significant initiative of building bridges of trust and love among religions at Peace Center Lahore Celebration of the International Day of Peace The United Religions Initiative URI) Pakistan and Peace

More information

The annual Wheatley International Affairs Conference draws students from across the United States, offering opportunities for first-rate instruction,

The annual Wheatley International Affairs Conference draws students from across the United States, offering opportunities for first-rate instruction, The annual Wheatley International Affairs Conference draws students from across the United States, offering opportunities for first-rate instruction, networking, energetic exchange of ideas and collaborative

More information

An interfaith crowd listens to the Peace Message in London, England.

An interfaith crowd listens to the Peace Message in London, England. After a speech in New York, more than 400 religious and community leaders declared their support for the establishment of an international network of Peace Councils that explore new partnerships for peace

More information

IFTAR Dinner 1 st Sept 2010

IFTAR Dinner 1 st Sept 2010 IFTAR Dinner 1 st Sept 2010 BACKGROUND: The Queensland Intercultural Society (QIS) held its annual ifthaar dinner at the Queensland Parliament House during the week. It was an opportunity to bring together

More information

OF PRESIDING OFFICERS AND

OF PRESIDING OFFICERS AND PROGRAMME FOR 76th CONFERENCE OF PRESIDING OFFICERS AND 54th CONFERENCE OF SECRETARIES OF LEGISLATIVE BODIES IN INDIA SEPTEMBER, 20th-24th, 2011 JAIPUR Rajasthan Legislative Assembly JAIPUR Jawahar Kala

More information

12th & 13th December 2014 PHD House, New Delhi. Tentative program. DAY 01 Friday December 12th, 2014

12th & 13th December 2014 PHD House, New Delhi. Tentative program. DAY 01 Friday December 12th, 2014 Tentative program 9th Security Skills & Leadership Summit-2014 12th December & 13th December PHD House, New Delhi DAY 01 Friday December 12th, 2014 INAUGURAL SESSION: (0930hrs 1220hrs) 0900 0930 0930 0940hrs

More information

My husband and I made a pledge before God to build a new nation, as One Family Under God

My husband and I made a pledge before God to build a new nation, as One Family Under God My husband and I made a pledge before God to build a new nation, as One Family Under God Hak Ja Han March 1, 2015 Lotte Hotel, Seoul, South Korea Founder s Address Delivered by Sun Jin Moon, Director General

More information

Award of certificates in Peace and Interfaith Studies University of Mauritius

Award of certificates in Peace and Interfaith Studies University of Mauritius Award of certificates in Peace and Interfaith Studies University of Mauritius I have to start by saying how happy I was when, a few years ago, I learnt that, following a request from the Council of Religions,

More information

SAHAJA YOGA SOUTH INDIA SEMINAR AND SHRI GANESHA PUJA

SAHAJA YOGA SOUTH INDIA SEMINAR AND SHRI GANESHA PUJA JAI SHRI MATAJI SAHAJA YOGA SOUTH INDIA SEMINAR AND SHRI GANESHA PUJA 21 st, 22 nd and 23 rd September 2018 Chennai, Tamil Nadu But Shri Ganesha s greatest contribution to Sahaja Yoga is that He makes

More information

IDEALS SURVEY RESULTS

IDEALS SURVEY RESULTS Office of Institutional Effectiveness IDEALS SURVEY RESULTS Time 2 Administration of the Interfaith Diversity Experiences & Attitudes Longitudinal Survey Presented by Elizabeth Silk, Director of Institutional

More information

Conference on Peaceful Coexistence, Dialogue and Combating Radicalization

Conference on Peaceful Coexistence, Dialogue and Combating Radicalization The Venue The first conference on peaceful coexistence, dialog and combating radicalization was held in Stockholm, Sweden on the16 th and 17 th of April 2010 by The Nordic Union of the Somali Peace and

More information

Report Celebration of International Day of Peace (IDP) 2017

Report Celebration of International Day of Peace (IDP) 2017 Report Celebration of International Day of Peace (IDP) 2017 Allama Dr GR Chishti is Chairman of the Universal Interfaith Peace Mission (UIPM), a gold medalist and recipient of first prize and certificate

More information

Fundamentals of Establishing Lasting Peace

Fundamentals of Establishing Lasting Peace THE AHMADIYYA MUSLIM COMMUNITY UK NATIONAL PEACE SYMPOSIUM 2018 Fundamentals of Establishing Lasting Peace Saturday 17 th March 2018 Baitul Futuh Mosque, London. THE AHMADIYYA MUSLIM COMMUNITY The Ahmadiyya

More information

SWAMI VIVEKANANDA STUDIES CENTRE

SWAMI VIVEKANANDA STUDIES CENTRE UNDER THE XII PLAN OF UGC SCHEME ON EPOCH-MAKING SOCIAL THINKERS OF INDIA UGC SPONSORED SWAMI VIVEKANANDA STUDIES CENTRE PROSPECTUS Of CERTIFICATE COURSE IN SWAMI VIVEKANANDA PHILOSOPHY Shankarlal Khandelwal

More information

CURRICULM VITAE. Worked as Senior Research Assistant From 5 Dec March 2017 at CAS, DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY, ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY ALIGARH.

CURRICULM VITAE. Worked as Senior Research Assistant From 5 Dec March 2017 at CAS, DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY, ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY ALIGARH. CURRICULM VITAE Dr. Lucky Khan Present Position: Assistant Professor Centre of Advanced Study Department of History Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh Worked as Senior Research Assistant From 5 Dec 2016-16

More information

Ambassador s remarks at the event on 12 th January 2019 to celebrate the 550 th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji

Ambassador s remarks at the event on 12 th January 2019 to celebrate the 550 th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji Ambassador s remarks at the event on 12 th January 2019 to celebrate the 550 th Birth Anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev ji Friends of India, Esteemed members of the Sikh-American community, All our partnering

More information

In pursuit of World Peace and Harmony

In pursuit of World Peace and Harmony Distinguished Speakers Baha i Dr. Dirk Padfield Member of the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha is of Albany, New York Buddhism Monshin Naamon The Spiritual Head of Jiunzan Tendai-ji is Abbott Christianity

More information

The Spiritual Heart.

The Spiritual Heart. Volume 2 Issue 1 ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS Amidst its differences, humanity very often finds itself working as one. Examples of cooperation, generosity and selflessness touch the heart, and the differences fade.

More information

International Centre for Muslim and non-muslim Understanding

International Centre for Muslim and non-muslim Understanding International Centre for Muslim and non-muslim Understanding 1 In our hope for a better world it s time to bring our resources together and, with empathy and goodwill, do something to achieve that end.

More information

Remembering Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: The man behind Teacher's Day in India

Remembering Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: The man behind Teacher's Day in India Remembering Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: The man behind Teacher's Day in India "Teachers should be the best minds in the country," "Teachers should be the best minds in the country," believed the teacher,

More information

True Parents Words. Commemorative photo after reporting Ek Nath Dhakal national leader of Nepal became a current minister

True Parents Words. Commemorative photo after reporting Ek Nath Dhakal national leader of Nepal became a current minister Subject: 20120725 - The Golden Wedding Ceremony of 72 couples blessing group Date: 12-07-18 True Parents Words Please inscribe the importance of lineage in your hearts. I cannot emphasize this enough.

More information

: Religion, Philosophy & Sociology

: Religion, Philosophy & Sociology Name Designation Department : Dr. M. A. Shahul Hameed : Assistant Professor : Religion, Philosophy & Sociology Date of Joining : 16. 06. 2016 Mobile no : 9944848440 Email Id : simashansha@gmail.com. Educational

More information

Rajgir: January 11, 2018

Rajgir: January 11, 2018 ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA, SHRI RAM NATH KOVIND ON THE OCCASION OF INAUGURATION OF THE 4 TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON DHARMA-DHAMMA Rajgir: January 11, 2018 1. I am happy to be here for the inauguration

More information

ISMAILI CENTRE TORONTO

ISMAILI CENTRE TORONTO ISMAILI CENTRE TORONTO We will seek to demonstrate that spiritual insight and worldly knowledge are not separate or opposing realms, but that they must always nourish one another, and that the world of

More information

better together 1. LEADER PREPARATION

better together 1. LEADER PREPARATION better together Week 1: The First Church This includes: 1. Leader Preparation 2. Lesson Guide 1. LEADER PREPARATION LESSON OVERVIEW It s exciting to look back at the stories of the first followers of Jesus.

More information

IM-101: INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT

IM-101: INDIAN NATIONAL MOVEMENT CURRICULM VITAE Dr. Lucky Khan Present Position: Assistant Professor Centre of Advanced Study Department of History Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh. Teaching and Research Experience: Working as Assistant

More information

A Report of National Seminar On Thought of Epoch making thinkers & its relevance in the present.

A Report of National Seminar On Thought of Epoch making thinkers & its relevance in the present. A Report of National Seminar On Thought of Epoch making thinkers & its relevance in the present. Held on March 20 th and 21 st 2014 This seminar was organized by North Maharashtra University s School of

More information

REFLECTION: CST. From Pope Paul VI to Pope Francis: Respect for Other Religions. From Pope Francis

REFLECTION: CST. From Pope Paul VI to Pope Francis: Respect for Other Religions. From Pope Francis From Pope Paul VI to Pope Francis: Respect for Other Religions From Pope Francis The message of the Declaration Nostra Aetate is always timely. Let us briefly recall a few of its points: the growing interdependence

More information

UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION. Address by Mr Pederico Mayor

UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION. Address by Mr Pederico Mayor DG/89/3 UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION Address by Mr Pederico Mayor Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) on

More information

Interfaith Study in a Secular Context: Resources from Hinduism

Interfaith Study in a Secular Context: Resources from Hinduism Interfaith Study in a Secular Context: Resources from Hinduism M.T. Cherian* Religion is a personal concern. That is true, if by religion you mean a spiritual path. No Hindu will deny that paths leading

More information

A Report on the 153 rd Birth Anniversary Celebration of Swami Vivekananda ( 12 th January, 2016)

A Report on the 153 rd Birth Anniversary Celebration of Swami Vivekananda ( 12 th January, 2016) A Report on the 153 rd Birth Anniversary Celebration of Swami Vivekananda ( 12 th January, 2016) Swami Vivekananda Swami Vivekananda (January 12, 1863 - July 4, 1902), whose real name was Narendranath

More information

Islam-Democracy Reconciliation in the Thought/Writings of Asghar Ali Engineer

Islam-Democracy Reconciliation in the Thought/Writings of Asghar Ali Engineer Islam-Democracy Reconciliation in the Thought/Writings of Asghar Ali Engineer Tauseef Ahmad Parray Introduction Islam and democracy is a critical, crucial, and hotly debated topic. Although it is almost

More information

WORLD SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS: EDUCATION AND THE WORLD SCOUT MOVEMENT: EXPERIENCES AND CHALLENGES

WORLD SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS: EDUCATION AND THE WORLD SCOUT MOVEMENT: EXPERIENCES AND CHALLENGES WORLD SCIENTIFIC CONGRESS: EDUCATION AND THE WORLD SCOUT MOVEMENT: EXPERIENCES AND CHALLENGES 16 th 17 th NOVEMBER 2007 EDUCATION TO PEACE AND INTERFAITH DIALOGUE: EXPERIENCES Geneva, November 16-18 By

More information

World Religions for Peace

World Religions for Peace A conference hosted by Uniting for Peace on World Religions for Peace Different Faiths Common Action Religions Together for a Better World Hinduism s Vision for Building a Non-Violent Peaceful World Saturday,

More information

SPEECH ON ESSENCE OF LAWYERING BY HON BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE. My Lord the Hon ble Chief Justice of India,

SPEECH ON ESSENCE OF LAWYERING BY HON BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE. My Lord the Hon ble Chief Justice of India, INAUGURAL FUNCTION OF THE LAUNCH OF REDEFINING LEGAL PRACTICE FOR ADVOCATES GENERATION NEXT (0-10 YEARS PRACTICE) CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION TO YOUNG LAWYERS AT DISTRICT LEVEL SPEECH ON ESSENCE OF LAWYERING

More information

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI SPEECH DELIVERED BY THE VICE-CHANCELLOR, PROF. G.A.O. MAGOHA DURING THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI SPEECH DELIVERED BY THE VICE-CHANCELLOR, PROF. G.A.O. MAGOHA DURING THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI SPEECH DELIVERED BY THE VICE-CHANCELLOR, PROF. G.A.O. MAGOHA DURING THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF SEMINAR ON ANCIENT TRADITIONS AND CULTURES: AFRICAN AND HINDU TRADITIONS ON SATURDAY 13

More information

National Seminar on THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN PROMOTING PEACE AND HARMONY: CONTRIBUTION OF CHRISTIANITY February 2015

National Seminar on THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN PROMOTING PEACE AND HARMONY: CONTRIBUTION OF CHRISTIANITY February 2015 National Seminar on THE ROLE OF RELIGION IN PROMOTING PEACE AND HARMONY: CONTRIBUTION OF CHRISTIANITY 19-20 February 2015 organized by Christ University, Bengaluru in association with National Foundation

More information

Bhagavad-gita As It Is: Interactive By A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Bhagavad-gita As It Is: Interactive By A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Bhagavad-gita As It Is: Interactive By A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Shrimad Bhagavad Gita Audio - Gujarati, Hindi, SanskritNamaste! Welcome to the Bhagavad- Gita Mobile App. We are happy you have

More information

THE ROLE OF INTER-RELIGIOUS COOPERATION IN PEACE BUIDING

THE ROLE OF INTER-RELIGIOUS COOPERATION IN PEACE BUIDING INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE FOR PEACE Songkhla 5-7 October 2012 THE ROLE OF INTER-RELIGIOUS COOPERATION IN PEACE BUIDING DR AMIR FARID ISAHAK Chairman INSAF (Interfaith Spiritual Fellowship) MALAYSIA

More information

THE FRONTIER NEWS. January 2013 Diocese of Peshawar Church of Pakistan. source of encouragement and inspiration for the congregation of Mardan.

THE FRONTIER NEWS. January 2013 Diocese of Peshawar Church of Pakistan. source of encouragement and inspiration for the congregation of Mardan. THE FRONTIER NEWS January 2013 Diocese of Peshawar Church of Pakistan The St. Paul s Sarhadi Church, Mardan was burnt by the extremists in 2012. Individual Highlights Christmas Service in burnt Church

More information

Worship Order World Interfaith Harmony Week

Worship Order World Interfaith Harmony Week Worship Order World Interfaith Harmony Week INTRODUCTION On 20 October 2010 the UN General Assembly resolved to observe the first week of February each year as World Interfaith Harmony Week. Emerging out

More information

NEED FOR CHECKS AND BALANCES

NEED FOR CHECKS AND BALANCES NEED FOR CHECKS AND BALANCES Article on Linguistic States From: The Times of India, dated 23 rd April, 1953 The British who ruled India for more than 150 years never thought of creating linguistic States

More information

True Parents Recent Activities

True Parents Recent Activities Tongil Group Latest News 2011 Inherit the true love of God! Tongil Group Newsletter Tongil Group http://www.tongilgroup.org Contact: info@tongilgroup.com Copyrightc Tongil Group All Rights Reserved True

More information

American Hindus: How to Cultivate Your Culture in America

American Hindus: How to Cultivate Your Culture in America American Hindus: How to Cultivate Your Culture in America By Stephen Knapp One thing I have witnessed is that how 20, 30 or more years ago, when Indians were coming to America, they came to concentrate

More information

H.E , AM

H.E , AM Speech of H.E the Governor of Bihar Shri Ram Nath Kovind on the occasion of 46 th Anniversary of Rajgir Peace Pagoda, atop Ratnagiri Hill on 25-10-2015, 10.00 AM Venerable Chief Monk of Nipponzan ¼fuiksUtu½

More information

SPEECH OF H.E. THE GOVERNOR OF BIHAR, SRI RAM NATH KOVIND FOR INAUGURATION OF THE CATH LAB

SPEECH OF H.E. THE GOVERNOR OF BIHAR, SRI RAM NATH KOVIND FOR INAUGURATION OF THE CATH LAB SPEECH OF H.E. THE GOVERNOR OF BIHAR, SRI RAM NATH KOVIND FOR INAUGURATION OF THE CATH LAB (Dated 8.04.2017 at Ram Krishna Mission Sevashrama, Vrindavan) Prominent personalities sitting on dias in the

More information

Duty to God and You. Duty to God In Action

Duty to God and You. Duty to God In Action Duty to God and You Complete Requirement 1 and at least two others of your choice. 1. Discuss with your parent, guardian, den leader, or other caring adult what it means to do your duty to God. Tell how

More information

Sadhu Sundar Singh - Revisited

Sadhu Sundar Singh - Revisited JJT45!1&2 (2003), pp. 10-14 Sadhu Sundar Singh - Revisited Michael Biehl* Last year when I visited some theological seminaries in India I realised how present the memory of Sadhu Sundar Singh still is.

More information

In the Name of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

In the Name of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 1 In the Name of God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We are joined this morning by distinguished religious leaders and theologians of The International Commission of Anglican-Orthodox Theological Dialogue,

More information

JESUIT EDUCATION. J. Felix Raj, SJ. Perhaps Jesuits impart the best-known education in India. They conduct not less than 31

JESUIT EDUCATION. J. Felix Raj, SJ. Perhaps Jesuits impart the best-known education in India. They conduct not less than 31 JESUIT EDUCATION J. Felix Raj, SJ Perhaps Jesuits impart the best-known education in India. They conduct not less than 31 university colleges, 5 Institutes of Business Administration and 155 high schools

More information

Ramakrishna Mission. November Legendary effort. Legendary Effort Supplement livelihoods November 2015

Ramakrishna Mission. November Legendary effort. Legendary Effort Supplement livelihoods November 2015 Legendary Effort Supplement livelihoods November 2015 Legendary effort November 2015 Ramakrishna Mission Ramakrishna Mission is an Indian Religious Organization, established on 1 st May 1897 and registered

More information

Inter Religious Tolerance and Peaceful co-existence in Ethiopia

Inter Religious Tolerance and Peaceful co-existence in Ethiopia Inter Religious Tolerance and Peaceful co-existence in Ethiopia Your excellence Dr. Shiferaw T/Mariam, Minster of Federal Affairs. Honorable religious fathers Dear Ambassadors and Head of Diplomatic Missions

More information

ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA, SHRI RAM NATH KOVIND AT INDIAN COMMUNITY AND FRIENDS OF INDIA RECEPTION

ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA, SHRI RAM NATH KOVIND AT INDIAN COMMUNITY AND FRIENDS OF INDIA RECEPTION ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA, SHRI RAM NATH KOVIND AT INDIAN COMMUNITY AND FRIENDS OF INDIA RECEPTION Sofia, September 04, 2018 1. It gives me immense pleasure to start off my State Visit to Bulgaria

More information

Gross National Happiness in the Classroom: A Teacher s Thoughts

Gross National Happiness in the Classroom: A Teacher s Thoughts 24 Gross National Happiness in the Classroom: A Teacher s Thoughts Meena Srinivasan Abstract Inspired by the values embedded in GNH teachers can attempt to practice aspects of the four pillars of GNH (environmental

More information

THE COUNCIL OF BISHOPS. Office of Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships

THE COUNCIL OF BISHOPS. Office of Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships THE COUNCIL OF BISHOPS Office of Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships 2016 A publication of the Council of Bishops Office of Christian Unity and Interreligious Relationships The United Methodist

More information

The Coming One World Religion - pt 2. The next group that we will examine is the United Alliance of Civilizations. The website for the...

The Coming One World Religion - pt 2. The next group that we will examine is the United Alliance of Civilizations. The website for the... The Coming One World Religion - pt 2 The next group that we will examine is the United Alliance of Civilizations. The website for the... United Alliance of Civilizations http://www.unaoc.org/ Mission Statement

More information

THE COFFEES OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR

THE COFFEES OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR THE COFFEES OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR 19 October 2016 2 THE COFFEES OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL Bringing New Perspectives to the OECD Secretary-General s Speech Writing and Intelligence

More information

Section 2 Religion: environmental and medical issues

Section 2 Religion: environmental and medical issues Unit 8 Religion and society: Sikhism Section 2 Religion: environmental and medical issues Topic 8.2.5 Sikhs and stewardship Although Sikhs do not always talk about being stewards of the Earth, they believe

More information

Bishop Younan Niwano Peace Prize Recipient Younan s Interreligious Bridging Applauded

Bishop Younan Niwano Peace Prize Recipient Younan s Interreligious Bridging Applauded The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) PO Box 14076, Muristan Road Jerusalem, Israel 91140 +972-2-626-6800 Media Kit Photos: Ben Gray/ELCJHL MEDIA CONTACT: Adrainne Gray,

More information

QUARTER II (APRIL JUNE 2018)

QUARTER II (APRIL JUNE 2018) QUARTER II (APRIL JUNE ) 1. Jalandhar (Transit Halt) Hamirpur As Chief Guest inaugurate the 9 th Indian Youth Science Congress April 7, 1. SHRI N. YUVARAJ, PS TO VPI 2. SHRI RAJEEV SHEKHAR, TOUR 1. SHRI

More information

VRINDAVAN TODAY. Mathura may become part of NCR. 13 Shares

VRINDAVAN TODAY. Mathura may become part of NCR. 13 Shares About Contact us Our Hindi Website VRINDAVAN TODAY CULTURE DEVELOPMENT EDITORIALS ENVIRONMENT FEATURED HERITAGE NEWS NGOS SACRED LIFE Mathura may become part of NCR JANUARY 27, 2015 BY VT STAFF 0 COMMENTS

More information

Blackfoot and First Nations Metis and Inuit Protocol Handbook

Blackfoot and First Nations Metis and Inuit Protocol Handbook Blackfoot and First Nations Metis and Inuit Protocol Handbook Approved: October 7, 2013 General Faculties Council (June 12, 2013 Aboriginal Education Committee) This handbook is meant to share information

More information

Nanjing Statement on Interfaith Dialogue

Nanjing Statement on Interfaith Dialogue Nanjing Statement on Interfaith Dialogue (Nanjing, China, 19 21 June 2007) 1. We, the representatives of ASEM partners, reflecting various cultural, religious, and faith heritages, gathered in Nanjing,

More information

Religions of South Asia. Hinduism Sikhism Buddhism Jainism

Religions of South Asia. Hinduism Sikhism Buddhism Jainism Religions of South Asia Hinduism Sikhism Buddhism Jainism Hinduism Historical Origins: Hinduism is one of the world s oldest religions and originated in India in about 1500 BC. Scholars believe that it

More information

GANDHI BHAWAN UNIVERSITY OF DELHI

GANDHI BHAWAN UNIVERSITY OF DELHI GANDHI BHAWAN UNIVERSITY OF DELHI REPORT 1.10.2015 30.11.2015 1. Blood Donation Camp: On 1 st October 2015, a Blood Donation Camp by Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital was organized in Gandhi Bhawan. Students,

More information

REPORT. During each meeting, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad conveyed Islam s teachings of peace, mutual respect and tolerance.

REPORT. During each meeting, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad conveyed Islam s teachings of peace, mutual respect and tolerance. 8 December 2012 REPORT On 3 rd and 4 th December 2012, the World Head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat and Fifth Khalifa, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad held a series of meetings at the European Parliament

More information

Jesus told his followers that they were to make disciples of all the nations. The Christians were still only a new and marginal faction within

Jesus told his followers that they were to make disciples of all the nations. The Christians were still only a new and marginal faction within Cornelius Acts 10 Cornelius Introduction Cornelius Introduction Jesus told his followers that they were to make disciples of all the nations. The Christians were still only a new and marginal faction within

More information

THE JAVIER DECLARATION

THE JAVIER DECLARATION THE JAVIER DECLARATION Preamble We, the participants of the First Asia-Europe Youth Interfaith Dialogue held in Navarra, Spain, from the 19 th to the 22 nd November 2006, having discussed experiences,

More information

I thank you for your support and will keep you informed of how your donations are helping our cause.

I thank you for your support and will keep you informed of how your donations are helping our cause. Dear Friend of Dharma, Infinity Foundation would like to share with you some highlights from 2016 till now. The support from a few staunch allies like you has enabled us to make a big impact in a complex

More information

OGCF 2016 in various States/UTs

OGCF 2016 in various States/UTs Glimpses of Inaugural Function of OGCF 2016 in various States/UTs Andaman & Nicobar Islands Shri Bishnu Pada Ray, Hon'ble Member of Parliament, Andaman & Nicobar Islands delivering OGCF inaugural address

More information

ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA, SHRI RAM NATH KOVIND AT THE INDIAN COMMUNITY RECEPTION IN YANGON

ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA, SHRI RAM NATH KOVIND AT THE INDIAN COMMUNITY RECEPTION IN YANGON ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA, SHRI RAM NATH KOVIND AT THE INDIAN COMMUNITY RECEPTION IN YANGON Yangon, December 12, 2018 1. Thank you for your warm and special welcome. The depth of Gandhiji s favourite

More information

d. That based on considerations encapsulated in points a to c, we need to formulate a law on the protection of citizens religious rights.

d. That based on considerations encapsulated in points a to c, we need to formulate a law on the protection of citizens religious rights. UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Religious Rights Protection Bill Considering: a. that the state guarantees the freedom of its every citizen to adhere to his or her own religious faiths and to practice their religious

More information

THE WEDDING OF ARJUNA AND SUBHADRA THE KUTIYATTAM DRAMA SUBHADRA DHANANJAYA TEXT WITH VICARATILAKA

THE WEDDING OF ARJUNA AND SUBHADRA THE KUTIYATTAM DRAMA SUBHADRA DHANANJAYA TEXT WITH VICARATILAKA THE WEDDING OF ARJUNA AND SUBHADRA THE KUTIYATTAM DRAMA SUBHADRA DHANANJAYA TEXT WITH VICARATILAKA THE WEDDING OF ARJUNA PDF MAHABHARATA - ANCIENT HISTORY ENCYCLOPEDIA SUBHADRA - WIKIPEDIA 1 / 5 2 / 5

More information

Bhagavad Gita AUTHORSHIP AND ORIGIN

Bhagavad Gita AUTHORSHIP AND ORIGIN Bhagavad Gita The Bhagavad Gita is an ancient text that became an important work of Hindu tradition in terms of both literature and philosophy. The earliest translations of this work from Sanskrit into

More information

Studies of Religion I

Studies of Religion I 2016 HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION Studies of Religion I Total marks 50 Section I Pages 2 5 General Instructions Reading time 5 minutes Working time 1 1 hours 2 Write using black pen Write your

More information

Central Tibetan Administration

Central Tibetan Administration dharmachakra represented in the logo signify Wheel of Universal Truth. It is one of the most important symbols of ancient Indian traditions including Buddhism. Each of the five colors used between the

More information

Interfaith Celebration of URI Pakistan and Approval of Paras Welfare Foundation CC.

Interfaith Celebration of URI Pakistan and Approval of Paras Welfare Foundation CC. Interfaith Celebration of URI Pakistan and Approval of Paras Welfare Foundation CC. The Interfaith Celebration of URI Pakistan and approval of Paras Welfare Foundation Cooperation Circle event was organized

More information

For more about Dr. Paul s latest activities, visit the website:

For more about Dr. Paul s latest activities, visit the website: BIOGRAPHY Dr. Paul Dhinakaran is a global evangelist, author, and educator fulfilling the God-given mandate Not One Soul to Be Lost! As president and co-founder of Jesus Calls International, Dr. Paul travels

More information

1. Belief in reincarnation. We lead an endless chain of birth followed by death, with each new cycle starting off where the previous one ended.

1. Belief in reincarnation. We lead an endless chain of birth followed by death, with each new cycle starting off where the previous one ended. 1/23/11 Sermon Unitarian Universalism A Hindu Perspective Ashok Nagrani, Speaker I was born in India in a Hindu family. My Dad was a judge of the superior court in Bombay a great intellectual, respected

More information

SEMINAR Intellectual Dimensions of Hazrat Sultan Bahoo & International Peace ORGANIZED BY

SEMINAR Intellectual Dimensions of Hazrat Sultan Bahoo & International Peace ORGANIZED BY Email: info@muslim-institute.org SEMINAR Intellectual Dimensions of Hazrat Sultan Bahoo & International Peace ORGANIZED BY MUSLIM Institute in Collaboration With IRD & IIUI ON Tuesday, 7th May 2013 AT

More information

PUBLIC DISCIPLES BUILDING AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS

PUBLIC DISCIPLES BUILDING AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS During Jesus time on earth, he launched a movement that changed history. The Jesus movement, what we call the church, was not built on programs or events but on authentic relationships. Authentic means

More information

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ISSN : VOLUME 1, ISSUE 3, AUG 2012

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ISSN : VOLUME 1, ISSUE 3, AUG 2012 ETHICAL TEACHING OF BHAGAVADA GITA AND ITS RELEVANCE IN MODERN TIMES Buddhiswar Haldar Senior Research Fellow Department of Philosophy University of North Bengal West Bengal, India Today human society

More information

Knollwood Baptist Church 2014 Strategic Plan Overview August FINAL. Who We Are and Where We Are Headed

Knollwood Baptist Church 2014 Strategic Plan Overview August FINAL. Who We Are and Where We Are Headed Adopted and Approved by the congregation on August 3, 2104 Knollwood Baptist Church 2014 Strategic Plan Overview August 2014 - FINAL Who We Are and Where We Are Headed KBC is a community of faith with

More information

Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences - Office of Laity and Family - YOUTH DESK

Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences - Office of Laity and Family - YOUTH DESK 1 Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences - Office of Laity and Family - YOUTH DESK 2008-2009 2 3 Table of Contents 1. Youth Desk Report Year 2008-2009 2. Asian Youth and the Eucharist: A Regional Survey

More information

On Pilgrimage to India 1996: Gurudeva's Raja Yoga Yatra

On Pilgrimage to India 1996: Gurudeva's Raja Yoga Yatra On Pilgrimage to India 1996: Gurudeva's Raja Yoga Yatra Category : July 1996 Published by Anonymous on Jul. 02, 1996 On Pilgrimage to India 1996: Gurudeva's Raja Yoga Yatra From among the many experiences

More information

NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (CAMP SITTING AT PUDUCHERRY) (SINGLE BENCH) CAUSE LIST Coram : Justice Shri D. MURUGESAN, Hon ble Member List of cases for 28 April, 2015 from 10.00 A.M. onwards Venue

More information

PEACE & RECONCILIATION

PEACE & RECONCILIATION 2018 PEACE & RECONCILIATION 2018 PEACE & RECONCILIATION BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION This free series of lectures aims to promote a conversation between theology and public issues and to contribute to the

More information

Address. Mahatma Gandhi. at the. Valedictory session of. 1 st Asian Relations Conference. New Delhi 2 nd April 1947

Address. Mahatma Gandhi. at the. Valedictory session of. 1 st Asian Relations Conference. New Delhi 2 nd April 1947 Address by Mahatma Gandhi at the Valedictory session of 1 st Asian Relations Conference at New Delhi 2 nd April 1947 "Madam President and friends, I do not think that I should apologize to you, for having

More information

COOPERATION CIRCLE PROFILE

COOPERATION CIRCLE PROFILE Ektaan Cooperation Circle Location: Burdwan, West Bengal, India Faiths/Traditions Represented Hindu, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Sikh, and Tribal Peoples Action Areas Educations Music Environmental Protection.

More information

who is god? 1. LEADER PREPARATION

who is god? 1. LEADER PREPARATION who is god? Week 3: God the Holy Spirit Our Counselor This includes: 1. Leader Preparation 2. Lesson Guide 1. LEADER PREPARATION LESSON OVERVIEW This lesson concludes our series on who God is by focusing

More information

Top 5 Huge temples in Delhi

Top 5 Huge temples in Delhi Downloaded from: justpaste.it/delhi-tour-packages-temples Top 5 Huge temples in Delhi 1. Kali Mandir, Chittaranjan Park Delhi Kali is a goddess of Hindu believers; the word meaning of Kali is beyond time

More information