#797 Diversity isn’t immediately a good thing?!

When Fahima Farha from interfaith group Roses of Peace was invited to a dinner, she was served non-halal food — a small moment that revealed how even good intentions can fall short of true inclusion. She joins Venerable Dr Chuan Sheng from the Buddhist College of Singapore as we ask: What does real inclusion look like in our multicultural society? It's not just about "stepping out of your comfort zone" or empty gestures. Catch them at the International Conference on Cohesive Societies (24–26 June 2025), streaming live on YouTube.

(02:22) Welcome Venerable Doctor Chuan Sheng and Fahima Darha!

(06:05) Why Singapore to study Buddhism?

(10:20) Rethinking how we approach multiculturalism and diversity

(20:20) What conversations occur during ICCS?

(25:09) Multiculturalism then vs now

(31:00) How to start embracing multiculturalism today

Continue this conversation @iccssg and catch the livestream here 👉 https://go.gov.sg/iccs-livestream