Peace Summit with the Dalai Lama 9 Inter-Religious Dialogue

Discussion among the speakers during the first summit on Religion, Conflict, and Peace-building on October 21, 2007. Can the religions of the world work together to reduce violent conflict and build peaceful, pluralistic s...

Discussion among the speakers during the first summit on Religion,
Conflict, and Peace-building on October 21, 2007. Can the religions
of the world work together to reduce violent conflict and build
peaceful, pluralistic societies? This question is more challenging
than ever, as we witness an escalation of global violence invoking
religion. To address this challenge, Emory is holding its first in a
series of summits on Religion, Conflict, and Peacebuilding. At this
first summit, we feature on-stage, His Holiness the Dalai
Lama%u2014in conversation with religious leaders from Hindu,
Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities, including Rabbi David
Rosen, Sister Joan Chittister, Professor Rajmohan Gandhi, and
Professor Abdullahi Ahmed An-Naim. How are they making peace
differently, and how are they developing new models from their own
peacemaking experiences%u2014whether it be in Khartoum, in
Jerusalem, in London, or in Delhi? And how are people addressing
this issue on the ground in cities, in neighborhoods? What are the
best local peacemaking practices in places affected by religious
violence? Can religion also be a source of community renewal and a
force to promote the common good in such areas? For more information
visit www.dalailama.emory.edu