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Buddhism is Australia’s second largest religion, and has a long history dating back to at least the 1850s Gold Rush period, yet the life stories of prominent Buddhists in Australia have remained largely undocumented until now.

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Source: buddhiststoriesaus.net

The manuscripts, which cover almost 1,000 years of the history of Islamic art between the 8th and 17th centuries, are hailed as artworks for their exceptionally fine calligraphy.

More than 60 Quranic scripts will be featured in "The Art of the Quran".

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Source: Daily Sabah

The Uniting Church has a strong commitment to an interfaith community.

As people of faith we believe that the vibrant interfaith community is comfortable living and working in a secular environment where people of all faiths, or none, are welcomed.

We seek what we know we have in common. We have come to know that there is nothing to fear from diversity. We welcome the stranger to share a place at the table and in this way we become friends.

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Source: Crosslight

Religious leaders celebrating the 30th anniversary of St. John Paul II's Assisi interfaith peace gathering in 1986 called on people from around the world to continue its legacy to combat today's indifference and violence.

The event held on 18-20 September was sponsored by the Rome-based Community of Sant'Egidio, the Diocese of Assisi and the Franciscan friars to reflect on the theme, ‘Thirst for Peace: Faiths and Cultures in Dialogue.’

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Source: Melbourne Catholic

Australian Anglicans can live with same-sex marriage if a "yes" vote wins a national plebiscite on marriage equality, the church's head says.

Melbourne Archbishop Philip Freier has written to the country's Anglican bishops insisting the church can preserve its view on "holy matrimony" while accepting the will of the people.

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Source: SBS

Mother Teresa has been made a saint of the Roman Catholic Church, 19 years after her death.

The ceremony to proclaim the Nobel peace prize laureate, who is recognised globally for her work with poor people in the slums of Kolkata in India, drew 100,000 pilgrims from around the world to St Peter's Square in Vatican City.

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Source: ABC

The Zoroastrian Association of Victoria (ZAV) showcased all that it had to the Victorian community on Sunday 28 August at the occasion of Nowruz.

With close to 500 people in attendance, the Zoroastrian community was proud to present and explain its ancient culture and religion that dates back some 3,500 years.

Food, song and dance performances, a history documentary, a cultural exhibition and, possibly, the entire Zoroastrian community in Victoria, were all on offer at Kingston City Hall in Moorabbin!

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Source: Indian Link

Vilification on the grounds of religion is now illegal and in serious cases could result in a criminal conviction with a fine of up to $7500, under laws passed by the ACT parliament.

Both Labor and Liberal supported the move put by the Greens Shane Rattenbury, who said the display of hatred, intolerance and offensive behaviour towards Muslims was one of the biggest intolerance issues in Australia today.

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Source: Canberra Times