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Read more about the article Light in Hinduism

Light in Hinduism

  • Post author:Beate Matthies
  • Post published:13 January 2023
  • Post category:Calendar/Hindu/Religions & Faiths in NZ/Religions & Faiths in NZ/Resources/Video Clips/What is...

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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Read more about the article Water in Christianity – Dr Christopher Longhurst

Water in Christianity – Dr Christopher Longhurst

  • Post author:Beate Matthies
  • Post published:18 December 2022
  • Post category:Calendar/Christianity/Resources

The December picture of the 2022 RDC Calendar shows a holy water font situated in a Catholic church. Dr Christopher Longhurst explains its meaning. https://youtu.be/CC2DdDSQvws

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Read more about the article Water in the Ratana Church

Water in the Ratana Church

  • Post author:Beate Matthies
  • Post published:2 December 2022
  • Post category:Calendar/Resources

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Read more about the article Newsletter 02 November 2022

Newsletter 02 November 2022

  • Post author:Beate Matthies
  • Post published:2 November 2022
  • Post category:General/News

RDC November News Climate Change - The UN Conference - COP27The 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference takes place this month from 6 to 18 November 2022 in the city of…

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Read more about the article The 2023 Calendar is available

The 2023 Calendar is available

  • Post author:Beate Matthies
  • Post published:13 October 2022
  • Post category:General/Resources

The 2022 Calendar is available now- order your copy today.

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Read more about the article Water in Sikhism – Harpreet Singh Kohli

Water in Sikhism – Harpreet Singh Kohli

  • Post author:Beate Matthies
  • Post published:2 October 2022
  • Post category:Calendar/Resources/Sikh

RDC Calendar 2022: For the month of October, the Religious Diversity Centre Calendar features a picture of the coast of The Golden Temple of Amritsar - one of the most…

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Read more about the article Water in Judaism – Dr Leonard Bloksberg

Water in Judaism – Dr Leonard Bloksberg

  • Post author:Beate Matthies
  • Post published:1 September 2022
  • Post category:Calendar/Judaism/Resources/What is...

The September picture of the 2022 RDC Calendar shows a mikveh.Listen to Dr Leonard Bloksberg as he explains the meaning of this Jewish ritual bath. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTxx7iKCBq4

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Read more about the article Water in Islam

Water in Islam

  • Post author:Beate Matthies
  • Post published:14 August 2022
  • Post category:Calendar/Islam/Resources/Video Clips

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

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Read more about the article Water in Te Ao Maori – Jenny Te Paa Daniel

Water in Te Ao Maori – Jenny Te Paa Daniel

  • Post author:Beate Matthies
  • Post published:1 June 2022
  • Post category:Calendar/Video Clips

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…

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Read more about the article The Bathing of the Buddha – Caitlin Bush

The Bathing of the Buddha – Caitlin Bush

  • Post author:Beate Matthies
  • Post published:25 April 2022
  • Post category:Buddhist/Calendar/Religions & Faiths in NZ/Religions & Faiths in NZ/Resources/Video Clips/What is...

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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Read more about the article The Coptic Christian Baptism – Peter Mikhail

The Coptic Christian Baptism – Peter Mikhail

  • Post author:Beate Matthies
  • Post published:8 April 2022
  • Post category:Calendar/Christianity/Religions & Faiths in NZ/Resources/Video Clips/What is...

RDC Calendar 2022: The ceremony of Coptic Christian Baptism explained...

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Read more about the article The Angel of Water – Farida Master

The Angel of Water – Farida Master

  • Post author:Beate Matthies
  • Post published:1 March 2022
  • Post category:Calendar/Current Programmes/Links/Resources/Video Clips/Zoroastrian

RDC Calendar 2022: The picture of the month of March is dedicated to the Zoroastrians

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Read more about the article The Fountain at Ridvan Garden – Steve Drake

The Fountain at Ridvan Garden – Steve Drake

  • Post author:Beate Matthies
  • Post published:30 January 2022
  • Post category:Baha'i/Calendar/Current Programmes/Links/Religions & Faiths in NZ/Resources/Video Clips/What is...

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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Read more about the article Magh Snan – Ram Lingam

Magh Snan – Ram Lingam

  • Post author:Beate Matthies
  • Post published:18 January 2022
  • Post category:Calendar/Hindu/Links/Religions & Faiths in NZ/Resources/Resources/Video Clips/What is...

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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Read more about the article 2022 Calendar Pictures

2022 Calendar Pictures

  • Post author:Beate Matthies
  • Post published:1 January 2022
  • Post category:Baha'i/Buddhist/Calendar/Hindu/Religions & Faiths in NZ/Resources/Resources/Video Clips/Zoroastrian

RDC Calendar 2022: Explanations to the pictures used

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Read more about the article Newsletter 14 Nov 2021

Newsletter 14 Nov 2021

  • Post author:Beate Matthies
  • Post published:15 November 2021
  • Post category:News

RDC Newsletter - COP26 & 2022 Calendar

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Read more about the article Religion & Time

Religion & Time

  • Post author:Beate Matthies
  • Post published:1 December 2020
  • Post category:Links/Resources/Video Clips

Prof Douglas Pratt explains the importance in understanding Religion & Time

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