Interfaith Dialogue

Creating peace, harmony, and mutual respect and understanding between faiths in a multi-religious world.

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama waving to a large crowd at a teaching.
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Social action and interfaith dialogue

Ways in which we can put our meditations on equanimity into practice to benefit others.

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Man kneeling before a cross and sunset
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Going beyond self-centeredness

When we listen to the Buddha's teachings it should push our buttons a little bit,…

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A Buddhist response to religious fundamentalism

A reflection on the similarities shared by fundamentalists and techniques for working with our judgmental…

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His Holiness touching his forehead to the head of a Catholic monk.
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Religious diversity and religious harmony

Speaking with people of differing religious beliefs gives us the chance to grow. How do…

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World religions section of bookstore.
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Exploring world religions and Buddhism

Recommended reading exploring different religious traditions as they relate to Buddhism.

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Photo of Venerable Saxena, smiling.
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Dharma masala

Growing up amongst Christian and Hindu influences, eventually becoming Buddhist. Reflections on culture and religion.

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A Buddhist monk and a Muslim priest, sitting together.
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Islamic-Buddhist dialogue

Meetings with Muslim leaders around the world for the purpose of broadening understanding between Buddhists…

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In the land of identities

What is identity? Past experience does not have to determine what we do now. Examining…

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Jewish stone ablution bowl in lotus leaves
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The origin of “The Jew in the Lotus”

Reflections on the historic 1990 meeting between American and Israeli Jewish leaders and His Holiness…

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His Holiness with palms together.
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What I learned about Judaism from the Dalai Lama

Thoughts on Judaism and Buddhism and meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama from the…

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Manora candles
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Buddhism and Judaism

What are JuBu's and what have they done? A description of the accomplishments and writings…

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