Our youngest peace scholar who spent this summer at CISV International (formerly Children’s International Summer Villages), spoke about his experience being as a CISV participant and what he learned at this camp during our 15th Annual Interfaith Peace Day celebration. CISV International is a global, volunteer-led non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to educating and inspiring actionContinue reading “Rajiv Dhanaraj’s Perspective on Peace.”
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A Personal Reflection on World Newah Day & the Stupa of Enlightenment dedication
By: Enrica Bade, Youth Leadership Team Member of the FONNJMarch 29, 2026, New Jersey Buddhist Vihara, Princeton Walking into the New Jersey Buddhist Vihara that morning with my family felt like stepping into a piece of home, not the physical home we live in now, but the home carried in our memories, our stories, andContinue reading “A Personal Reflection on World Newah Day & the Stupa of Enlightenment dedication”
How Music and Humanity Inspired Project Neeharika
MY STORY BEHIND PROJECT NEEHARIKA Since I was a child, music has been close to my heart. My dad’s huge interest in music always filled our home with melodies. I grew up singing alongside him, learning to play instruments, and discovering my own love for music. My mom is a humanitarian worker. She has dedicatedContinue reading “How Music and Humanity Inspired Project Neeharika”
