Religion / Faith

Yes

I have attended the Parliament of Religions:

Never

Local Religious Community / Interfaith Affiliation:

Amaravati Buddhist Centre

Website:

http://labspace.open.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=6407&edit=1&s...

I have come to PeaceNext looking for:

networking, interreligious advocacy, intrareligious reflection

I am inspired by:

Religious minorities struggling for human rights; religious peace-makers; contemplatives and teachers

My favorite spiritual places:

Beautiful natural features in the landscape and sacred sites, particularly in Alaska and the United Kingdom; contemplative monasteries; unexpectedly beautiful side chapels in churches and other religious sites

Interreligious causes I care about:

human rights of religious minorities, inter-religious conflict resolution, religious-secular dialogue

Changes I am working toward in my community:

Education about religion; inter-cultural dialogue

About Me:

I currently teach religious studies approaches within the arts and humanities at The Open University. I have created resources for inter-cultural dialogue (see my website), and have made radio documentaries about a wide range of topics including religion and ethics, spirtuality, human rights and conflict resolution and consciousness and spirituality.