Human Values Seminar - A Multi-Faith Event for a more Compassionate and Harmonious World

This Human Values Seminar, on Saturday, 24 August 2024 at Quakers Hill Community Centre, New South Wales, proved to be an opportunity to come together and reaffirm our commitment to Universal Values of Truth, Peace, Love, and Non-Violence.

It offered a chance to connect, reflect, and strengthen these values in our communities. Supported by various Interfaith groups, this gathering was a powerful reminder that together, we can foster a more Compassionate and Harmonious World. With Centenary Celebrations round the corner, this event is our Humble Offering dedicated to our Most Beloved Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

The event moderated by Sanjay Kumarasingham, Service Coordinator - External for Sri Sathya Sai Global Council - Australia, started with a vibrant Musical offering of Universal songs by the Young Adults. Thereafter, the invited Speakers lighted Peace Candles for World Peace. Singanayagam Indrapalan, Chair Zone 3, Sri Sathya Sai Global Council, gave the Inaugural address. Then, the invited Speakers came forward to share their thoughts on the role of Human Values in Everyday Life and how it can help radiate Peace and Unity.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the following Speakers for their valuable contribution to this Human Values seminar:

• Professor Dharam Pal Dhall from Sri Sathya Sai Global Council - Australia

• Imam Qammaru Zaman from the Imam Ahmadiyya Muslim Community

• Reverand Dr. Josephine Inkpin from the Pitt Street Uniting Church

• Councillor Susai Benjamin, OAM from Blacktown City Council

• Reverand Dr. Patrick McInerney from the Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations

• Mrs Melly Pali from BLIA (Buddha’s Light Association)

• Kunal Patel from Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS)

• Ian Abrahams from Jewish Faith for his message on behalf of the Jewish Community.

• It's needless to mention that the event also marked an energetic audience.

Videos on the Multi-Faith Celebrations from Prasanthi Nilayam and Overview of Service Initiatives undertaken by Sri Sathya Sai Global Council - Australia, portrayed the Noble Qualities of Love, Service and Peace.

A Brochure providing an Introduction to Sri Sathya Sai Global Council - Australia was also shared with the attendees of the program. For more details, visit the link: https://tinyurl.com/Intro-to-SSSGC-AU

The event concluded with Vote of Thanks by Abinesh Ram, National President, Sri Sathya Sai Global Council - Australia. Tokens of Gratitude to the invited speakers were given by Saraswathi Baskar, Deputy National President, Sri Sathya Sai Global Council - Australia. Finally, everybody was offered takeaway refreshments.

A special thanks to all our members and volunteers who helped to organize and support the program.