SINGAPORE, August 20, 2008: How does Hinduism reconcile its messages with the challenges of change facing it everyday? To address these and other questions facing Hinduism today, the Hindu Centre, an independent organization that is committed to the spiritual evolution of Hindus in Singapore, will bring together several eminent scholars and teachers from abroad for a two-day Conference. Entitled Hinduism in a Changing World: Challenges and Opportunities, it will be held on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24.
The Guest of Honour will be Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Minister for Finance. Other guests include Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami, from Kauai Aadheenam, USA, who will give a discourse on Hinduism and Modern Life; Dr. Sangeetha Menon, of the National Institute of Advanced Studies of India, who will speak about Hinduism and Consciousness Studies; Sri Dhira Chaitanya, from New York, talking about Emotional and Spiritual Growth; and several others.
The conference is held in conjunction with the Hindu Centre’s 30th Anniversary Celebrations. You can click on the link above to know more and to register for the conference.