Promoting Peaceful Coexistence and Common Citizenship

[ 112 ] — INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE FOR PEACE — based on a gratitude for the ultimate source of life that sustains all forms of life. v Interpret and accept the preciousness of all phenomena and existence, thereby elevating one’s own sacredness and dignity. v Become aware that self-protection gained by attacking the Other, eventually leads to self-destruction. v Understand that incursion offers a single illusion of stability but is destructive to true and eternal stability. The importance of partnerships between religious and polit- ical leaders has been firmly confirmed at this meeting. These partnerships will have to be promoted at local, national and global levels. In so doing, I believe that the most powerful tool is a methodology of dialogue. There are several forms of dialogue — face to face, or implemented through the media, both traditional and social. Last night, we rightly celebrated the fifth anniversary of KAICIID’s foundation. And now, the platform of dialogue in the Arab regions has been launched. I think it is truly meaningful that dialogue and discussion will be further progressed on the important emerging issues. As a member of the KAICIID Board, I not only talk about peace and coexistence, but want to take concrete actions where I live, covering the points I have mentioned in my greeting. n the Name of the Almighty Creator. Honour- able participants of this meeting — on behalf of the Muslim community of Azerbaijan and the Caucasus, I sincerely greet participants of this conference dedicated to the promotion of peaceful coexistence and common citizenship, and express my grat- itude to His Excellency Mr. Faisal bin Muaammar and the organizers of our assembly in this blessed land of Austria. I pray to Almighty Allah to make this meeting success- ful in its accomplishment of this noble work, aiming at the attainment of godly purposes. It is also my great pleasure to convey the greetings and best regards of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, His Excellency Mr. IlhamAliyev, to the honourable participants of this forum. As a newly elected member of the KAICIID International Dialogue Centre, I would like to offer my congratulations with all blessings to HE the Secretary General, the honour- able members of the governing bodies, and all of the staff on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of this esteemed organization. His Virtue Sheikh Ul-Islam A Pashazade I One should understand that incursion offers a single illusion of stability but is destructive to true and eternal stability Rev. Kosho Niwano President Designate, Rissho Kosei-kai Granddaughter of founder Nikkyo Niwano and first daughter of President Nichiko Niwano. Rev. Niwano devotes herself to sharing the teachings of the Lotus Sutra with leaders both in Japan and overseas as well as with the members from all parts of Japan who visit the Great Sacred Hall for services of worship and special events. Career Summary v President Designate of Rissho Kosei-kai v Participation at several interfaith congresses including Religions for Peace World Assembly, Asian Conference of Religions for Peace v Studied at Rissho Kosei-kai’s Gakurin seminary v Graduated from Gakushuin University, Tokyo.