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Compassion in Religion

March 29, 2012

The Compassion in Religion student conference was hosted by Iona Pacific Inter-religious Centre at Vancouver School of Theology. The daylong event featured a keynote speech by Karen Armstrong, a welcome by Chief Joseph Arthur Gosnell Sr., stories about compassion from eight religious traditions, student-led discussions and a nutritious lunch. The more than 220 participants ended the day by presenting key ideas from their inter-religious conversations, centering on compassion, religion and society.

Select Media & Commentary

Karen Armstrong in Vancouver to talk about compassion and religion, Vancouver Observer (March 28, 2012)

TED Prize Winner Karen Armstrong Inspires Vancouver, Vancity Buzz (April 5, 2012)

Story of Compassion: Interfaith Mothers' Bridging Group

Story of Compassion: Child Care Program at Indigenous Studies Centre