September 15, 2011
NAIN, North America’s oldest grassroots interfaith network, visited a temple that serves two traditions, Hindus and Jains, at their gathering in Phoenix, Arizona, this summer. For details, see the report below.
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INTERFAITH REPORTS
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KEYNOTE REVIEW & INTERVIEW
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SKILL-SETS
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A HOLISTIC APPROACH
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DEEPER ENGAGEMENT
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A RAMADAN REFLECTION
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THE TASK AHEAD
RESOURCES
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