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On this occasion, His Worshipful Mayors of Barnet and Harrow launched an Interfaith Book on Marriage "Reflections and Understandings Nine Faiths in Britain" published by the Jain Academy. It is perhaps a first publication that gives contextualised information about marriage beliefs and customs of nine major faiths practised in Britain namely, Baha'i, Buddhist, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Sikhism and Zoroastrianism. As mentioned by the Mayors and participants, this publication will be useful for prospective couples and social services and educational departments. The book can be obtained at the Jain Centre, 64-68 Colindale Avenue, London NW9 5DR.
Session 2 (Anekaantavada)
Meaningful Multifaith engagement: importance of pluralism
14.00 pm
14.05 pm
14.15 pm
14.25 pm
14.35 pm
14.45 pm
14.55 pm
15.05 pm
15.15 pm
15.30 pm
15.45 pm
16.15 pm 16.50 pm
Chair/Facilitator: Hon. Barney Leith
1. Jain Perspective: Rajeev Shah
2. Sikh Perspective: Prof Harbhajan Singh
3. Zoroastrian Perspective: Ms Sarosh Jehangir
4. .Bahai Perspective: Hon. Barney Leith
5. Reflections
6. Buddhist Perspective: Rev. Seela Wimala
7. Muslim Perspective: Lord Hameed
8 National Perspective: Harriet Crabtree & Warwick Hawkins
Tea & coffee
Workshops:
i) Meaning of Life
ii) Respect of places of worship
iii) Living together in diverse community
Plenary session & Panel discussion
Closing remarks and end of the session
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