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17 January 2024
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Guru Nanak – Verpal Singh
In this video-clip, Verpal Singh gives some background on Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion.The full interview with Verpal Singh is available here. https://youtu.be/n5oY2dwXf0Y
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26 November 2023
Light in Sikhism
The October page for the RDC Calendar 2023 shows the illuminated Golden Temple in Amritsar. Listen to Verpal Singh as he reflects on the meaning of Light in Sikhism. https://youtu.be/7udg5B8rhbM
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8 October 2023
Helen Schamroth – Religious Art
Helen Schamroth is a New Zealand artist and active member of Beth Shalom Progressive Synagogue in Auckland.In this interview, she gives some background of pieces of artwork she created for…
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22 September 2023
Prof Peter Lineham – Religious History
Dr Peter Lineham is Professor Emeritus of History at Massey University, Auckland.In this interview he gives an overview of religious history in Aotearoa New Zealand and reflects on the importance…
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19 August 2023
Light in Islam
Anthony Green reflects on the August picture of the RDC Calendar that shows light falling onto the mimbar (from where the sermon is read) of Al-Noor Mosque in Christchurch. https://youtu.be/T5CthtyoMWA
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10 August 2023
Spirituality & Social Cohesion
Spirituality/Taha Wairua and Social Cohesion in Contemporary Aotearoa New Zealand - A Dialogue facilitated by RDC Trustee Prof. Paul Morris Panelists: Ria Earp ONZM, Health Quality & Safety Commission (hqsc.govt.nz)…
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2 August 2023
The illuminated Hamilton Temple
Levonne Phillips describes the July picture of the 2023 RDC Calendar. https://youtu.be/AjYIovjKqB4
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30 July 2023
Women of Faith (WoF)
Enhancing Spiritual Fitness - Faith through a Female Lens
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22 July 2023
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Light in Te Ao Māori
Te Ao Mārama is a beautiful Māori concept of inter-connectedness. In this short videoclip, Dr Jenny Te Paa Daniel explains what it means. https://youtu.be/xLE0O-lWedM
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28 June 2023
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Blowing the Shofar
In this video, Dr Lenny Bloksberg explains what a shofar is and when and how it is used: https://youtu.be/LSbdk99QJnc
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29 April 2023
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Light in Christianity
Adele Churchman describes the April picture of the 2023 RDC Calendar which shows a Catholic priest lighting the Easter Candle. https://youtu.be/pgLbJMRxGDw
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8 April 2023
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Light in Zoroastrianism
The March picture of the 2023 RDC Calendar shows a Zoroastrian priest with the consecrated fire.Listen to Farida Master as she explains the meaning of light in Zoroastrianism. https://youtu.be/xxg8VPxYlR0
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20 March 2023
The Youth Leadership Council presents:
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7 March 2023
Religious Diversity in Aotearoa New Zealand
The State and Religion:"The State seeks to treat all faith communities and those who profess no religion equally before the law. New Zealand has no official or established religion." (National…
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17 February 2023
Bahá’i Architecture
https://youtu.be/YtXJULEAs20
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17 February 2023
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Light – Bahá’i
The February picture of the 2023 Calendar shows the Shrine of The Báb. https://youtu.be/NUVYbGgoGMo
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9 February 2023
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Light in Hinduism
The January page of the 2023 RDC Calendar depicts the ritual of Aarti. Listen to Ram Lingam to hear what it is about: https://youtu.be/m9EPZxzgJKg
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13 January 2023
Dr Lenny Bloksberg on Mikvah & Shofar
Dr Leonard Bloksberg has been a Lecturer at the University of California and a Professor at Michigan State University.He is member and regular service leader at the Progressive Jewish Synagogue…
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27 August 2022
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Baptism – Suzanne Max Gillies
RDC Calendar 2022: For the month of July, the Religious Diversity Centre Calendar 2022 features a picture of the “Baptism according to the traditions of The Church of Jesus Christ…
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30 June 2022
Bahá’í Faith – Suzanne Mahon
The origins of the Bahá’í Faith explained.
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1 May 2022
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The Bathing of the Buddha – Caitlin Bush
RDC Calendar 2022: For the month of May, the Religious Diversity Centre Calendar 2022 features a picture of the "Bathing of the Buddha". Caitlin Bush describes the ritual in this…
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25 April 2022
Sikhism
Here is an introduction into the history and traditions of the Sikh Religion: https://rdc.org.nz/the-sikh-religion-verpal-singh/
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21 April 2022
The Coptic Christian Baptism – Peter Mikhail
RDC Calendar 2022: The ceremony of Coptic Christian Baptism explained...
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8 April 2022
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The Fountain at Ridvan Garden – Steve Drake
RDC Calendar 2022: Steve Drake explains the history of the Baha'i Fountain at the Ridvan Garden which is featured for the month of February
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30 January 2022
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Magh Snan – Ram Lingam
RDC Calendar 2022: Ram Lingam explains the meaning of the Hindu Feast Magh Snan which is featured for the month of January
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18 January 2022
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2022 Calendar Pictures
RDC Calendar 2022: Explanations to the pictures used
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1 January 2022