Indian Knowledge Systems: Webinars

From Religious Pluralism to Religious Cosmopolitanism Revisiting Sri Ramakrishna & Swami Vivekananda

Discover the profound wisdom of Sri Ramakrishna (1836–1886), the Bengali mystic who proclaimed, “As many faiths, so many paths.” He saw all religions as equally valid routes to the Infinite Divine—whether through a personal God, Buddhist nirvāṇa, or Advaitic nonduality. His teachings challenge rigid views of religious pluralism, embracing diverse spiritual goals. Swami Vivekananda, his chief disciple, transformed these insights into a radical vision of religious cosmopolitanism, promoting interfaith learning and multiple religious belongings. Dive into their timeless philosophy in this exploration of faith, unity, and the boundless nature of spiritual truth.