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The present book entitled 'Tolerance : A Golden Path to Peaceful Co-existence' is the result of a national seminar on 'Tolerance and Acceptance of Diversity of Cultures' organised by the Institute of Indo-European Studies, Goa in collaboration with the University of Goa, to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of UNESCO. The papers written by outstanding scholars in their respective specialisations cover a vast expanse of tolerance and diversity in India-in the field of religion, social customs and traditions, political thought, intellectual understanding, rural-urban settings, economic structure, education and literature. Tolerance as reflected in European literature and recognition of other multicultural societies has also been discussed in detail. The idea that in view of the vast diversity in living habits and view points but the same social and geographical space to occupy, the compulsion to "live together while living differently" has been ably brought out. Cultures should prepare themselves for the time when they will inevitably rub each others' shoulders; it does not mean losing one's identity but rather reinforcing and preparing it for encounters. Intolerance may be a sign of cultural arrogance; it may also be a sign of lack of confidence in one's cultural strength or both at the same time. Understanding and mutual appreciation of different cultures in a spirit of tolerance can prove to be the best way of living together and yet differently, in peace and harmony. This massage is very well epitomized in the title of the book. If the salient ideas of tolerance and acceptance of cultural diversity spread across the world and greater enlightenment governs human relations, it is possible to hope for a more peaceful, equitable, just and happier world in the years to come.