A special evening of deep insight and spiritual exploration of Awakening Sacred Intelligence to discover the profound intelligence that emerges through meditation. This event will bring together two renowned spiritual leaders and thinkers – Sister Jayanti and Dr Ian Gawler OAM. Sister Jayanti is an eminent spiritual teacher with almost 60 years of experience in meditation and a respected representative and teacher of the Brahma Kumaris. A free event on the evening of Thursday April 10th, 2025, at South Wharf, Melbourne.
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Why more non-Muslims are taking part in Ramadan?
Yes, Peace is in Every Step: The Necessity Now of Good-Hearted Peacemaking
That famous poem “IF” by Rudyard Kipling commences, If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs has a lot to offer reflections on peacemaking. Maturity and wisdom tells us to go to our own resources and inspirations when time tells heavily upon us. Here, Bishop Philip Huggins shares his peacemaking, his inspirations and his own spiritua discipline around peacemaking.
Reflections on Attitudes and Experiences of Approaching Ramadan
Fasting is a practice embraced by many religions, including Abrahamic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—each incorporating it as a means of spiritual discipline and reflection. Here, reflections are offered on Ramadan as a time of hope and transformation.
Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue and World Council of Churches reaffirm common commitment
The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue and the World Council of Churches release a joint statement in which they reaffirm their commitment to dialogue as a means of fostering peace and understanding.
International Interfaith Climate Action and Peacemaking at a Time of Deterioration in Multilateral Cooperation
We live in a time of deteriorating multilateral cooperation, and with the risk that more nations will leave the Paris Agreement on keeping the climate rise at 1.5° … Bishop Philip Huggins – a member of the United Nations Interfaith Liaison Committee – reflects on matters dismissed in the forthcoming election campaign, which – as they nearly always do – focuses on the hip-pocket-nerve. There are more pressing matters. One of the Psalms prays, “Peoples unborn will praise the Lord!” But this may not happen if we don’t leave those who come after us with a world of peace and a world with a sustainable climate.
Be Slavery Free webinar
Migrant workers are crucial to the global economy, driving innovation, resilience, and economic growth both in their host countries and at home through remittances. In 2023 alone, remittance flows were USD 656 billion. But how can we better support these workers and maximise the benefits for both sending and receiving countries? You are invited to join this webinar, People on the Move – The Workforce Powering Our Global Economy to explore the challenges and opportunities of migration.
If we want to stem the tide of hate, we need robust definitions of Islamophobia and antisemitism
The terms “Islamophobia” and “antisemitism” have become increasingly prominent in public discourse, yet their meanings remain highly contested and often misunderstood. This ambiguity hinders efforts to address the real harms that the phenomena they describe inflict on both individuals and communities.
ACT: Multifaith Commonwealth Day Celebration
The Commonwealth Day Celebration Committee and the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture will be hosting a Multifaith Commonwealth Day Celebration, a vibrant event that will bring together the rich cultural and spiritual diversity of the Commonwealth. This will take place at The Chapel, Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, 15 Blackall St, Barton, ACT, on Monday 10 March at 11:00AM
Video: Acknowledging Respect & Inclusion of Indigenous Nations Spirituality: In a Nation that Embraces Many Diverse Cultures and Faiths
Religions for Peace Australia in collaboration with Canberra Interfaith Forum presented the 2025 World Interfaith Harmony Week Lecture at Parliament House, Canberra, on 5 February 2025. The Guest Speaker was Prof. Dr. Anne Pattel-Gray, and the topic of this event was Acknowledging Respect & Inclusion of Indigenous Nations Spirituality: In a Nation that Embraces Many Diverse Cultures and Faiths. At the end of the Q&A, Bishop Philip Huggins gives an overview of the Multifaith Council of Australia.
Steps Leading Towards Harmony: World Interfaith Harmony Week Lecture
Religions for Peace Australia and Canberra Interfaith Forum hosted the annual World Interfaith Harmony Week Lecture at Parliament House, Canberra on 28 February 2024. The Guest Speaker was Dr. Pal Dhall, International speaker and presenter on Human Values with experience integrating ethics and human values of mankind’s religions to create harmony and peace in society and culture.
STATEMENT BY THE PATRIARCHS AND HEADS OF CHURCHES IN JERUSALEM
The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem have issued a plea defending the dignity and presence of the People of Gaza.
