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June 20 Documentary: Buddhism after the Tsunami-The Souls of Zen, Japan

Sophia University Institute of Comparative Culture Research Unit on “3.11 as Crisis and Opportunity” presents a screening of a documentary film on Buddhism after the Tsunami-The Souls of Zen 3/11 Japan Special June 20, 2014 18:30~20:00 Room 301, Building 10, … Continue reading

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Japan’s education ministry receives endorsement for ethics to be taught in public schools

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Teaching for Tolerance

The Oslo Coalition on Freedom of Religion or Belief has developed these tools that promote reflection around attitudes and tolerance. The tools are created with the purpose to prepare students to have an open mind in the dialogs that they … Continue reading

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Universal Declaration of Human Responsibilities

 “The following draft of human responsibilities seeks to bring freedom and responsibility into balance and to promote a move from the freedom of indifference to the freedom of involvement. If one person or government seeks to maximize freedom but does … Continue reading

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The role of religious education in the pursuit of tolerance and non-discrimination

Study prepared under the guidance of Prof. Abdelfattah Amor, Special Rapporteur of the Commission on Human Rights on the question of religious intolerance. It is written on the basis of results from a questionnaire completed by 77 states on the … Continue reading

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