Spring 2026 IARF Study Tour to Japan
One valuable aspect of IARF is the opportunity for members from different countries, religions, and cultures to meet and inspire each other. IARF is now planning a tour to Japan for spring 2026 to study Japan’s religious and spiritual traditions, with a particular focus on those connected to our member organisations. The programme will include […]
2025 Courses at the Free Religion Institute
We’re excited to continue building our educational offerings on free and liberal religion, interfaith studies, and spiritual practices. Join us for transformative learning experiences that explore diverse spiritual traditions and contemporary religious thought. All sessions will be added to our events calendar at https://iarf.net/events. All Institute materials are available to IARF members registered in the […]
2569th Buddha Birth Anniversary Celebration at Gandhi Centre, Visakhapatnam
On May 24, 2025, the B.V. Foundation for Peace & Harmony (a member group of IARF), in collaboration with United Religions Initiative and the Gandhi Centre, Visakhapatnam, hosted a lecture on “Buddhism in Promoting Peace and Harmony” to mark the 2569th Buddha Birth Anniversary. Dr. Maturi Srinivas, a noted pulmonologist and Buddhist scholar, delivered a […]
Buddhism and Free Religion: Continuing the Dialogue
The Free Religion Institute is pleased to announce another session in our ongoing series with Rev. Michinori Maruta exploring the connections between Buddhism and Free Religion (自由宗教 jiyū shūkyō). These talks and discussions have thus far been offered as standalone sessions rather than a formal course for the Institute. We’re excited to share that we […]
IALRW Conference 2025: Power of Dialogue and Partnership
The International Association of Liberal Religious Women will host its 2025 Conference in Kuching, Malaysia, June 11-16..
Free Religion Institute Presents: Imaoka’s Religious Practices (Session 3)
The Free Religion Institute continues its inaugural e-learning season with the third session of Rev. Andrew Brown’s exploration of Japanese free religion through the work of Imaoka Shin’ichirō. This course examines how Imaoka’s ideas have shaped liberal religious thought in Japan, with previous sessions now available as recordings for IARF members. We’re excited to announce […]
EME Conference 2025: Register now!
For the first time, this EME conference will be hybrid, allowing members and friends from around the world to join us either in person or online. This year’s theme, “Limits of Religious Freedom and Tolerance,” promises thoughtful discussion and exploration. We’ll delve into how liberal religious perspectives engage with contemporary challenges to freedom of thought, […]
Celebrating 40 Years: A Report on the IARF JLC Anniversary Gathering
Date: Tuesday, 29 October, 2024 Time: 3.00pm – 6.30pm (Part 1: 3.00–4.20pm, Part 2: 4.30–6.30pm) Location: Hotel Sanraku Kyoto Yamashina Participants: 35 Objective The year 2024, it has been 40 years since the IARF Japan Liaison Committee (JLC) was established on the occasion of the 25th IARF World Congress in Tokyo in 1984. To commemorate […]
INVINCIBLE: Peace and Conflict Resolution for Young Adults
The youth wing of the International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF) brought its peace and conflict resolution program to Mumbai, targeting young leaders at Pramod Ram Ujagar Tiwari Saket Institute of Management (PRUTSIM). The December 14 event, called “INVINCIBLE,” engaged participants aged 18-25 in conversations about peace-building and understanding conflict. Janhvi Gupte kicked off with an […]
Free Religion Institute: Inaugural Sessions
Join the Free Religion Institute, IARF’s new educational initiative exploring liberal religious thought through online courses, discussions, and resources. Starting October 30 with Rev. Andrew Brown’s series on Imaoka Shin’ichirō and Free Religions. Connect with liberal religious thinkers worldwide through our integrated community platform.