Center for Advancing Pluralism

Bringing scholarship on Dharma traditions to K–12 and College educators

Free primers, lesson plans, and professional development resources to help teachers present the Dharma traditions with accuracy and confidence.

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Experience educating professionals nationwide

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Resources

Tools for every educator

Whether you’re preparing a unit on ancient India or navigating a sensitive classroom moment, we have materials to support you.

Primers

Concise, downloadable reference guides on Hindu Dharma traditions, terminology, history, and cultural context.

Lesson plans

Full classroom-ready units with teacher notes, customizable lesson plans, supplementary materials, and references.

What we believe

Pluralism is to hold our many stories, not just one

Pluralism is to recognize our diversity and our potential to coexist.

The Center for Advancing Pluralism empowers educators and institutions with cultural literacy training about the Dharma traditions — which developed some of the earliest frameworks for coexistence.

Positively impacting 246,703 students annually

How the Dharma traditions are taught across CA, TX, MD, GA, OK, OH, and VA — through expert review services and teacher training.

What educators say

From the classroom

"I was able to see how the book places a certain negative connotation on Hinduism. This was definitely eye opening — the presenter was amazingly honest and engaging."

"Our standards changed to include things like moksha that aren't in our textbook. This training really helped fill the gaps."

"I have never felt comfortable with my understanding of Hinduism and have a much better basic grasp as of now. Thank you!"

"I have so many students who are practicing Hindus and I am constantly worried I'm saying something incorrect. I appreciate your materials."

“I was able to see how the book places a certain negative connotation on Hinduism. This was definitely eye opening — the presenter was amazingly honest and engaging.”

6th Grade History Teacher — Knoxville, TN

“Our standards changed to include things like moksha that aren’t in our textbook. This training really helped fill the gaps.”

Curriculum Advisor — Memphis, TN

“I have never felt comfortable with my understanding of Hinduism and have a much better basic grasp as of now.
Thank you!”

9th Grade World History Teacher — Dublin, CA

“I have so many students who are practicing Hindus and I am constantly worried I’m saying something incorrect. I appreciate your materials.”

AP World History Teacher — Haines, FL

Real impact in real classrooms and beyond

See how educators and institutions have used CAP’s resources to create more inclusive, accurate learning environments.

K–12 Education

Middle school teacher creates more inclusive classroom after CAP training

After Hindu students were bullied over textbook content, one teacher transformed her approach to history education.

Higher Education

University avoids litigation with expert consultation on cultural symbol

CAP provided context on the sacred significance of the swastika in Hindu traditions, saving a student’s academic career.

Staff & Administration

HR team builds cultural competency around students and staff from the Dharma traditions.

A school district organized a PD training to equip educators and administrators to help their students, representing a sizeable demographic shift, to thrive.