On 29 September 2018, the Hindu Society of the Northern Territory celebrated 40 years of Hinduism in Darwin with a book launch and cultural performances at Harmony Hall, Malak.
Buddhism: Pema Chödrön apologizes for dismissing allegation of sexual assault from young woman
On Saturday, famed Buddhist teacher Pema Chödrön released a statement responding to an allegation that she once dismissed a woman’s report that she was raped by a Shambhala Center director.
Chödrön is a Buddhist nun, best-selling author, and senior teacher in the Shambhala community. She is a member of Shambhala’s “Transition Task Force,” the temporary committee appointed to appoint a new Shambhala board after the previous board resigned after allegations of sexual misconduct by leaders in the community.
Victoria: The Decline of Western Influence in the Global Order
The Australian Institute of International Affairs invites you to a talk by Dr Ian Fry on The Decline of Western Influence in the Global Order. The talk will be held at Dyason House, East Melbourne on evening of Wednesday 10 October, 2018.
Queensland: Islam and Muslims in the West: Major Issues and Debates
The Centre for Interfaith & Cultural Dialogue invites you to the book launch of Islam and Muslims in the West: Major Issues and Debates at the Centre for Interfaith & Intercultural Dialogue on Tuesday, 4 October 2018.
Pope Francis dialogues with Christian leaders on combating racism
Pope Francis met on 20 September with leaders of different Christian churches who have been taking part in a Rome meeting on combating racism and xenophobia, saying he hoped their encounter would give rise to many other such shared initiatives.
Dalai Lama meets with survivors of abuse by Buddhist teachers
The Dalai Lama met with four survivors of abuse by Buddhist teachers on Friday. The meeting took place in the Netherlands, on the first day of His Holiness’s four-day tour of the country.
Australians speak on Living The Change
Across Australia, Australian Religious Response to Climate Change supporters – and fellow travellers of good will – will have the opportunity to attend Week of Living the Change celebrations in the week of October 7 – 14. Here, we bring you video of Australians from different faiths and religious traditions on why they are Living the Change.
Human Rights Council: Human dignity should be main focus among climate change and foreign debt concerns
Climate change and foreign debt are intersecting human rights issues, and faith communities can contribute to better understanding and addressing these concerns, agreed many who attended a side event held on the occasion of the 39th Human Rights Council at Palais des Nations in Geneva on 18 September.
Religious leaders from diverse traditions share candid thoughts on xenophobia
At a global conference on xenophobia in Rome, a panel of four religious leaders from, respectively, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu and Islamic traditions, spoke candidly about how xenophobia can sometimes be woven deeply into the fabric of these traditions.
The World Conference on Xenophobia, Racism, and Populist Nationalism in the Context of Global Migration is running 18-20 September.
The world conference is organized by the World Council of Churches and the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development in collaboration with the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity (PCPCU)
Victoria: Jewish-Indian Communities Friendship Dinner
Jewish Community Council of Victoria will conduct a Jewish-Indian Communities Friendship Dinner on October 7, 2018. Guest Speaker is H.E. Mark Sofer, Israel Ambassador to Australia, former Israel Ambassador to India. The event marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Haifa.
Royal Commission into Aged Care
Religions for Peace Australia (RfPA) today welcomed the announcement by the Federal Government of a Royal Commission into aged care in Australia. More than one in every three older Australians was born overseas, as per the recent Census.
Australia: Living the Change events in each state
Across Australia Australian Religious Response to Climate Change supporters – and fellow travellers of good will – will have the opportunity to attend Week of Living the Change celebrations in the week of October 7 – 14. These will be held separately in Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Otford (NSW South Coast), Newcastle, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
