Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Cultural understanding through education and communication

Guiding Principles

 
 

In the universe, people are like different parts of the same body
One hurting part affects all the others
- SA'DI


We are to dissipate the darkness of ignorance
and bring about the light of knowledge
- Inspired by HSMSA



VALUES

  • We honor the legacy of Persian culture and civilization, broadly defined.
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  • We respect the importance of each individual.
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  • We value youth as the pillars of society.
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  • We recognize that people are the basic forces of change and improvement.
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  • We honor those who understand the privilege of working together to improve their communities.
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  • We respect diversity of cultures and support greater interaction among people.
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  • We honor those who participate in acculturation and respect innovative and creative thinking.
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  • We value positive assistance and cooperation among people in the community.
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  • We consider balance, tolerance, and respect to be guiding principles of utmost importance.
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  • We value the importance of spirituality and honor a non-discriminatory, non-extremist approach to a healthy spiritual, mental, and emotional life.