An Intercultural Life Book

Robert Vachon's journey expresses an inclusive approach to life, never succumbing to absolutes regarding God, truth, civilization and technology. Nourished within the Roman Catholic philosophical and theological milieu of the Americas and Europe, immersed in the ashrams of India, he articulated a vision of God as non-discriminatory. Robert's life is characterized by an unconditional acceptance of all cultures and religions. He initiated interreligious and intercultural dialogue as co-founder of the Intercultural Institute of Montreal. Vigorously engaged with Aboriginal peoples, he helped the Mohawks cultivate their ancestral culture. His conviction: "harmony and understanding are possible not despite differences, but in and because of them". A paradigm for the survival of humankind!