The famous British historian, Dr Arnold Toynbee, once said, ‘Historically, religion came first and science grew out of religion. It is my expectation that science never will supersede religion.’1 From his words we can tell that religious education is indispensable to humankind.
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We feel relaxed, calm and clear-minded when we hear the water, see the water, get close to it, or touch it. Why so? Is it because life comes from water? Is it because water and life are closely related? Or is it because we simply cannot live without it? All of the above may be true. Our close relation with water is innate. When life is being...
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The first significant aspect of an ancestral remembrance ceremony is to remember the merits and virtues of our ancestors and also to advocate the teaching of filial piety of love and respect. Only with firm roots can a tree flourish and bear blossoms and fruit; only with a source can a river continuously nurture the earth. Similarly, only as a...
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Dr Arnold Toynbee, a British historian, once said, ‘The true purpose of a higher religion is to radiate the spiritual counsels and truths … ’ His statement expresses the same idea with the meanings of religion in Chinese characters 宗教, zongjiao. The Chinese character 宗, zong, has three meanings: principal, important, and revered. Jiao, 教, means...
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Theme Discussion from UNESCO Ambassadors Special Discussion on Interfaith Education
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Today, we are here to honour the memory of His Majesty King Bhumibol and remember his spirit of ‘loving the people as his own children’. Let us take this opportunity to think more deeply about the sustainable development of humankind and to devise practical strategies towards that goal. We hope not only that Thailand remains ‘the happiest...
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