Interfaith Glasgow and the Faiths Forum for London present:

Motivating Environmental Activism: What Can We Learn from Our Scriptures?

Monday 1st November 2021

6 - 8.30 pm (GMT)

An open Scriptural Reasoning dialogue event for Scottish Interfaith Week

Scriptural Reasoning is a method of interfaith dialogue that aims to facilitate a deeper understanding of others and their traditions through a focus on their scriptures. Participants explore short sections of scripture selected on a common theme, giving equal time to each.

This event will feature speakers from Sikh and Buddhist backgrounds who will present texts demonstrating calls to be environmentally engaged, followed by time for participants from other faith backgrounds to discuss what their own scriptures have to say on the subject.

You do not have to be in any way an expert in your texts or tradition to participate. People often comment on how much they learn at Scriptural Reasoning events - about their own tradition as well as the traditions of others!

Spaces are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.

NB: on booking you will be asked to choose from a list of options: "Sikh", "Buddhist" or "Other." There are designated spaces for Sikhs and Buddhists because texts from the Sikh and Buddhist traditions will be discussed in small groups (subsequent events will look at other traditions). In order to ensure the best experience for everyone, we work to make sure each small group includes people from the traditions under discussion. No matter what your background - religious or not - there will also be time for you to share from your own perspective.

Please choose only the ticket type which is appropriate to you, as this is to ensure that all three religions' will have a balanced number of attendees for fruitful discussion.

If your ticket type is sold out, please join the waiting list by emailing info@interfaithglasgow.org

Speakers

Don de Silva, Buddhist Chaplain and Environmentalist

Don de Silva currently works as Buddhist Chaplain and University Mentor. He was a former Senior Official at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and was part of a team, which initiated global awareness programmes on sustainability and climate change. He was right at the start of UN discussions on developing the concept of sustainability, the sustainable development goals, and climate action. He also participated in several innovative actions to establish inter-governmental action to tackle environmental issues. He helped to establish the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme — the fist ever inter-governmental body in the region. He is active in creating awareness about the critical links concerning Buddhism, Ecology, Interfaith, and Justice.

Dr Hardeep Singh Mudhar, Director of Eco-Sikh UK

Hardeep is a consultant histopathologist at the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust specialising in cancer diagnosis. Born and bred in Derby, he is an avid birdwatcher and has a keen interest in amateur astronomy.

With a love for tree planting, he also is a 2nd Dan black belt in Shotokan Karate and loves breaking bits of wood in half.