Source UNITED STATES, July 12, 2019 (Forbes): The United Nations Development Programme has released its 2019 Multidimensional Poverty Index which highlights the number of people around the world experiencing poverty at regional, national and subnational levels. The term “multidimensional poverty” goes a step further than simply focusing on a lack of finances. It encompasses other factors such as poor health…
Source Selfless service to mankind makes you free in the world of mortals. — Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001)
Source JAMMU, INDIA, July 12, 2019 (Canindia): 144,058 pilgrims have performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra since it started on July 1 as another batch of 5,395 Yatris left Jammu for the Valley on Friday. Officials said 144,058 pilgrims had darshan during the first 11 days after the Yatra started on July 1 this year. The cave shrine is situated 12,750…
Source We are already divine. No one has to redeem us; Divinity is in there. We just have to find it. — Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami, publisher of Hinduism Today
Source WASHINGTON D.C., U.S., July 10, 2019 (Washington Post by Candy G. Brown): The American Center for Law and Justice is challenging public-school mindfulness programs for endorsing Buddhism. This is not the first time religious conservatives have argued that schools violate the First Amendment by establishing non-Christian religions. In 2013, the National Center for Law & Policy, supported by Alliance…
Source Who is there who can conquer those who have relinquished all hostilities? — Tirukural 855
Source PEARLAND, TEXAS, July 5, 2019 (Yahoo News): The Houston area Pearland temple is the only temple dedicated to the Deity Meenakshi outside of India. This very short video features views of the temple and the work of the silpis in the temple’s creation.
Source UNITED STATES, July 3, 2019, (YouTube): What do yoga, meditation, karma, and vegetarianism have in common? There origin is very much related to Hinduism–the oldest religion in the world and practiced by 1.1 billion people. This beautifully filmed video produced by the BAPS channel gives a short overview of karma, moksha, ahimsa, bhakti yoga, the guru and more. View…
Source UNITED STATES, July 10, 2019 (YouTube): John Cleese interviews Dr. Jim Tucker regarding research at the University of Virginia into children’s past life memories. 2,500 cases have been documented since the early 60’s. In the strongest cases there is verification that the children’s statements match with a past life. For verification they start with the child’s side and then…
Source Nonviolence is all the offerings. Renunciation is the priestly honorarium. The final purification is death. Thus all the Divinities are established in this body. — Krishna Yajur Veda, Pranagnihotra Upanishad 46.413