veggie123.com USA, March 31, 2008: The above website has published a free e-book called “How to Successfully Become a Vegetarian.” The book describes the basic forms of vegetarianism, a history, reasons for becoming vegetarian and then the various issues one faces: nutrition, eating out, cooking, child’s nutrition, etc. A useful resource.
www.hinduismtoday.com KAUAI, HAWAII, April 1, 2008: Hinduism Today is seeking an expert on Henry David Thoreau, the 19th century American transcendentalist, to review for accuracy an article on him to be published in the magazine. If you are familiar with Thoreau’s work and would like to take on this task, kindly contact ar@hindu.org. We would also appreciate leads to any…
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www.thaindian.com PATNA, INDIA, March 28, 2008: Buddhist monks are upset with the Bihar government for “deliberately” delaying the formation of a panel for running the Mahabodhi temple in Bodh Gaya, Buddhism’s holiest shrine, and want control to be vested with Buddhists. The Bodh Gaya Temple Management Committee (BGTMC) has been without a head for more than six months. Monks say…
deseretnews.com UTAH, USA: March 30, 2008: A fusion of colors exploded on the east side of the majestic white Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork Saturday evening as thousands celebrated the Festival of Colors, one of the most important Hindu holidays of the year. To rejoice in the coming of spring and the victory of good over evil, natives of India,…
www.thetimes.co.za JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, March 31, 2008: It’s hypocrisy, says Maha Sabha head, but Catholic teacher says it has helped her draw closer to Christ. A Catholic spiritual teacher who encourages her pupils to find God through yoga has been criticized by Hindu leaders. Winnie Young, 96, has spent most of her life teaching yoga after studying under one of…
www.elephantartgallery.com THAILAND, March 31, 2008: Elephants at the National Elephant Institute, Thailand, can express their artistic genius more than anywhere else. There they get a blank canvas, paint, a brush and freedom to express themselves in surprising art. Many of the National Elephant Institute’s artists were rescued from mistreatment in captivity, and the proceedings help keep support the artists and…
www.washingtonpost.com WASHINGTON, D.C., March 25, 2008: As the the Washington D.C. area’s Indian population swells, so soars the demand for Hindu ceremonies — baby-naming services, engagements, blessings for new cars — that are traditionally performed outside the many priest-staffed temples that dot the area. So, for eight years, Sastry has kept busy as one of the region’s few freelance Hindu…
www.youtube.com INDIA, March 28, 2008: Bad Manna is a three-part YouTube video subtitled “A first hand report on the effects of missionary activity in India.” HPI highly recommends all concerned Hindus view this well-made in-depth look at the nefarious activities of Christian missionaries that continue to this day in India.