Religious Diversity Series The New York metro area - a colorful mosaic of religions, cultures, and communities - is one of the best places in the world to encounter a stunning array of religious tradition and practice. To this end, the Temple of Understanding, a leader in interfaith education for the last 48 years, partners with East West Living to present Religious Diversity: Interfaith Perspectives, an Interfaith Weekend Immersion Program. Our program utilizes the rich diversity within New York City to educate and create awareness of religious issues, traditions and perspectives and heighten the conversation across the borders of communal understanding. The Weekend Immersion program is specially designed for the busy New Yorker who is interested in learning more about their neighbors of different faith traditions and cultures. The program is suitable for Interfaith and Christian seminarians and general audiences.

In Summer 2008 we will introduce the first installment in this series, which will explore issues in Hindiusm and Jainism, and will involve a dialogue series as well as experiential learning through site visits to these different communities. The Weekend Immersion program will take place Summer 2008. The program will kick off at a religious site and conclude at East West Living's Yoga Studio West, where a debriefing conversation will be facilited by TOU staff members, and speakers from each of the faith traditions. Participants will leave with newly gained insights and experience that will translate for use in their daily interactions. Exact Dates and Program Fees TBA. Preregistration is required. For more information or to add your name to the preenrollment list, contact TOU Programming at info@templeofunderstanding.org