Archbishop Felix Machado visits Jain Math, meets Bhattaraka Swamiji


Yashodhar Bangera
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (SP)

Mangalore, Jul 18: Archbishop of Vasai Felix Machado visited the Jain Math here and held discussions with Bhattaraka Charukeerti Swamiji on Thursday July 17. Archbishop Machado is the president of the Commission for Ecumenical and Inter-religious Dialogue of the Federation of Asian Bishops Conference.

'Exchange of views and good wishes between different religions has been going on since the Millennium World Peace Summit held in 2004 at Barcelona as a mark of brotherhood. The visit of the religious leader to the Math on the 143rd birth anniversary of Digambara Acharya Shanti Sagara has given this goodwill visit a special significance,' Charukeerti Swamiji observed.

The archbishop expressed happiness at the hospitality extended to him by the town in general and Bhattaraka Swamiji in particular. He said his thoughts have always been influenced by the preachings of Bhagawan Mahaveer and the contributions he made to the cause of world peace. He hoped that harmonious relationship Jains and Christians share between them will pave way for peace in India.

The archbishop also held discussions with the Swamiji about the plan to hold national all-religions meet at Moodbidri as a precursor to the global conference planned at Chicago in 2015.

Principal of Swastishree College here, Anantaraj Indra, was present during these discussions.

  

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  • jk JAIN, manglore

    Thu, Jul 24 2014

    really we need it globe
    we respectfully thanks Arch bishop and Bhattarak moodbidri swamiji

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  • Indian, India

    Sun, Jul 20 2014

    Religion was not created by God. Man was created by God. If religion was created by God there would never be confusion nor would there be fights. So its best to live peacefully with eachother since every life is very precious.

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  • Francis Sirur, Bijai Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 18 2014

    Soothing outreach between a common progeny. Brings Hope for communities.

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  • Fr Victor Machado, Mangalore/Tanzania

    Fri, Jul 18 2014

    Congratulations...Also to Rev.Dr.Valerian Menezes. Let this interactions start from the grassroots and there will be peace everywhere

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  • George A. Borromeo, Angelore, Mangalore, India

    Fri, Jul 18 2014

    God never differentiated between his creations, then why we are stupid enough to differentiate between us and our beliefs (God). Very good and pious move.God Bless us.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Fri, Jul 18 2014

    Dear Archbishop, so touched with your great gesture.

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  • Anil R, panjikallu kajebailu

    Fri, Jul 18 2014

    A positive gesture by Archbishop Felix Machado . We need such acts to maintain the inter religious harmony instead of hate speeches.

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  • DINESH SHETTY, PADUBIDRI/DUBAI

    Fri, Jul 18 2014

    When a child is born god didn't
    write on its forehead that you are
    Hindu,you are Muslim,you are Christian.We are all gods children.
    This we should remember always.
    Good gesture by Archbishop Felix
    Machado.

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  • marol, udupi

    Fri, Jul 18 2014

    The whole universe cannot contain the knowledge of GOD. GOD is the creator of this universe. I not only do not but also cannot know GOD fully. He is infinite. I am finite. That is why GOD is mistry for me - human being. Inter religious dialogues are the positive little steps which take us towards the fountain of life & love - GOD.

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  • joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 18 2014

    It is indeed a very good gesture on the part of Archbishop Felix Machado to visit a jain temple in Moodbidri.

    After all all people are the children of Mother Earth and there should be no barriers of religion to separate them. Our religious heads should take the initiative to bring all religions together like Hindus, Christians of different denominations, jains, Muslims, Buddhists and others.

    I saw Father Valerian Menezes in the picture trying to help The Archbishop in his mission.

    May LOVE AND GOODWILL PREVAIL AMONG ALL RELIGIOUS HEADS AND THE REST WILL FOLLOW.

    Joe Gonsalves

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