Tuesday, 2 April 2013



Living Diversity

The word ‘diversity’ not only describes our differences but also contains the idea of all of us being equal.  The concept of “diversity” is about differences, but there is also an inherent and inseparable element of equality.  Being different is thus not about exclusion but inclusion. 

If we understand and recognize that each and every one of us is unique and different but at the same time equal then we can conquer our fear of “being different” and learn to appreciate the humanity in every person.
 
  • To ‘Live Diversity’ means to create an atmosphere of mutual respect towards people who have different values, beliefs and ways of life.
  • To ‘Live Diversity’ means to approach differences with an active curiosity and inquiry to understand the realities of others.
  • To ‘Live Diversity’ means to be open and start to learn from each other’s differences. Differences enriches our community.


A garden in order to be attractive it needs to have different flowers with different colours and different sizes ...We are a ‘human garden’ with different cultures and different ways of life and this makes us more attractive, but, in order to achieve that beauty, we have to take care of each individual plant.

DALAI LAMA