The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference is held in Dubai, UAE, and Rod Oram shares his impressions here: https://youtu.be/Mzwp7xJ2uEc Rod Oram shared his experiences after the Conference with Dr Paul…
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
Bhai Verpal Singh is a former trustee of the Religious Diversity Centre Aotearoa New Zealand.In this interview he talks about Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism and the meaning of…
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
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…
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…
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)…
Levonne Phillips describes the July picture of the 2023 RDC Calendar. https://youtu.be/AjYIovjKqB4
Recordings of all 4 webinars of the series "Building a Climate of Hope"
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
This webinar series was organised by the RDC Climate Action Group, see here.The webinars were recorded and are available here. Here is an introduction to the Webinar Series by Dr…
In this video, Dr Lenny Bloksberg explains what a shofar is and when and how it is used: https://youtu.be/LSbdk99QJnc
Adele Churchman describes the April picture of the 2023 RDC Calendar which shows a Catholic priest lighting the Easter Candle. https://youtu.be/pgLbJMRxGDw
Rabbi Dean Shapiro is the rabbi of Beth Shalom Jewish Progressive Synagogue in Auckland. In addition to serving the Beth Shalom community, he directs The Joseph Project for the Global…
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
In this interview, Hon Priyanca Radhakrishnan gives some insight in her work as Minister for Diversity, Inclusion and Ethnic Communities. https://youtu.be/tdkVfo_kyXs
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The February picture of the 2023 Calendar shows the Shrine of The Báb. https://youtu.be/NUVYbGgoGMo
The RDC is partnering with the Ministry of Social Development, the Ministry for Disabled People, Yes! Disability and Inclusive Aotearoa Collective to support a series of regional gatherings that will…
Listen to Ram Lingam explaining the ceremony. Listen to Steve Drake describing the Shrine of The Báb. Listen to Farida Master reflecting on the importance of light in Zoroastrianism Listen…
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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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…
Dr Sajjad Naqvi is specialised in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. In this interview he shares his thoughts about biological science, Covid-19 and his personal practices as a Muslim. https://youtu.be/EGcmCJW97K4
Water in Islam - Meaning, Symbolism and Practices (Dr Sajjad Naqvi) and about the Importance according to Theology (Imam Muhammed Ismael Shaakir). https://youtu.be/VXPixGoxKcg https://youtu.be/e8p6X787h90
Prof Douglas Pratt in conversation with Beate Matthies. https://youtu.be/sRo2xEbHTcA
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…
RDC Calendar 2022: For the month of June, the Religious Diversity Centre Calendar features a picture of the coast of Kaikoura.Listen to Jenny Te Paa Daniel as she explains the…
The origins of the Bahá’í Faith explained.
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…
RDC Calendar 2022: The ceremony of Coptic Christian Baptism explained...
Dr Chris Longhurst - the New Zealander who was part of the 2020 KAICIID Fellowship Programme
An initiative for and with marginalised people around Wellington.
Beth Lew introduces a project in Palmerston North
RDC Calendar 2022: The picture of the month of March is dedicated to the Zoroastrians
The Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam explained by Dr Paul Blaschke
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
RDC Calendar 2022: Ram Lingam explains the meaning of the Hindu Feast Magh Snan which is featured for the month of January
RDC Calendar 2022: Explanations to the pictures used
Rod Oram reflecting on COP26
Glasgow" for the Religious Diversity Centre Aotearoa New Zealand during the time of COP26
Here is a short version of the video recorded at the event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pZvnGcoK-8
The Presentation of a Statement to the Government from Religious Leaders and Interfaith Groups of Aotearoa New Zealand regarding our national commitment to the COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland (November 2021) in Wellington, 19 October 2021
Rod Oram in conversation with Paul Blaschke
https://youtu.be/oy2tDmbcVmg
Zoroastrianism is an ancient religion - and is all about Wisdom
The national Religious Literacy & Competency Survey The survey will gain evidence of the level of religious literacy and competency in the population. It will seek to discover the level…
Debbie Miller, the educator at Beth Shalom in Auckland, explains why food is important for religious practices in Judaism. https://youtu.be/5S8bBKMs9XU
The Sikh Religion - it's origins and meanings
Ramadan - nut just fasting for the stomach...
The Jewish community celebrated Pessach on 3/4 April and 7 weeks later, on 17/18 May, they will celebrate the feast of Shavuot. Listen to the interview on Muffin Talk with…
The Christian celebration of Easter - explained for people of all faiths
Concepts explained: The meaning of light in Hinduism, Judaism and Christianity
Jewish Feast Days explained: Purim
Perspectives from young people
Prof Douglas Pratt explains the importance in understanding Religion & Time
