Message from RfP Australia

Religions for Peace Australia – and its affiliates – extends deepest sympathies to the victims of the tragic shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday 14 December 2025. This appalling, senseless attack on the Chabad Jews of New South Wales was during their Hanukkah by the Sea event at Bondi Beach, on the evening of Sunday 14 December.Our prayers and thoughts are with the victims, their families and everyone impacted by this unspeakable act of violence targeting our Australian Jewish community. We extend our sympathies to the Jewish community, who will be deeply impacted by this terrorist incident, at a time of year when they should be coming together to celebrate the start Read more about Message from RfP Australia[…]

[Online Event] ACC21 & ACRP Tokyo

On the afternoon of Saturday, December 13th, we will host an online forum themed “Listening to the Voices of Filipino Children and Considering What We Can Do,” welcoming staff from a local NGO in the Philippines with years of experience supporting street children, along with children receiving this support!Currently, it is estimated that approximately 100 million “street children” live worldwide, with at least 370,000 in the Philippines alone. What are the circumstances that lead them to the streets, and what are their thoughts and feelings as they live there?At this forum, you will have the opportunity to hear directly from staff of the “Kuya Center for Street Children,” which continues Read more about [Online Event] ACC21 & ACRP Tokyo[…]

Message from SG

I am deeply saddened by the extensive damage caused by heavy rainfall, flooding and landslide in Southeast Asia including Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam.I offer my heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their lives. I sincerely pray for the prompt rescue of those still awaiting rescue.Recovery from this immense devastation will be challenging and will require long-term efforts. Now more than ever, the people of the affected countries and regions need international support. ACRP strengthens our solidarity with those who have suffered and walk together toward recovery. I sincerely pray for the speedy recovery of the disaster-stricken areas, and the true restoration of peace and security for Read more about Message from SG[…]

Report from RfP Bangladesh

Religions for Peace (RfP) Bangladesh Chapter organised a special Meditation Programme for its members on Friday, 28 November 2025, at the Chattogram Elite Club. The session was led by Ms. Shantisree McGrath, Director of the Sri Chinmoy Centre, Chittagong.The programme began with a tribute to the late Reverend Dr. Nobuhiro Nemoto, former Secretary General of RfP Asia (ACRP). His contribution and service to the interfaith community were respectfully remembered.During her talk, Ms. McGrath explained the importance of meditation in daily life. She said that meditation helps us achieve two important things:Self-controlSelf-transformationShe explained that when a person meditates, the mind becomes calm, still, and peaceful. This calmness allows positive change to Read more about Report from RfP Bangladesh[…]