Source THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, INDIA, September 30, 2013 (Reuters): India’s Hindu temples are resisting divulging their gold holdings – perhaps nearly half the amount held in Fort Knox [Fort Know holds 4,600 tons, 3% of the entire world’s supply] – amid mistrust of the motives of authorities who are trying to cut a hefty import bill that is hurting the economy. The…
Source ONTARIO, CANADA, September 24, 2013 (Press release): Over 250 adult and youth delegates representing over 85 Mandirs (Temples) and Hindu organizations from across the world attended the eighth annual Hindu Mandir Executives’ Conference (HMEC) that was held from September 20 through 22, 2013 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. It was co-hosted by a record 44 Hindu temples and Hindu organizations…
Source Are you depressed? Remember, within you is the Power. If you will but release a fraction of it, you can make the impossible possible.— Dada J.P. Vaswani
Source SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA, September 19, 2013(Pacific Standard): Why does someone voluntarily refrain from eating meat? Newly published research suggests the likely answer will depend on whether you ask a vegetarian in Minneapolis or Mumbai. It finds vegetarians in India and the West are both guided by deeply felt ethical considerations. But the moral codes that lead them to avoid…
Source TIBET, August 2013 (Puthurshivatemple.blogspot): Trekking Kailas Mansarovar is one of the most sacred and adventurous pilgrimages. This journey is revered by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains alike. In Hinduism, Mt. Kailas is considered as the abode of Lord Siva. While a holy bath in Lake Mansarovar is believed to wash away sins committed over several lifetimes. This fascinating and detailed…
Source The tragedy of human history is decreasing happiness in the midst of increasing comforts.— Swami Chinmayananda (1916-1993)
Source PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, September 23, 2013: HPI Note: The following statement was made today by the Hindu American Foundation regarding the Council’s Decision. Rejecting a request from a coalition of over three hundred North American Hindu spiritual leaders, organizations, community leaders, and lay people, the Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions (CPWR) refused yesterday to join Hindus in…
Source CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, September 25, 2013: HPI Note: The following short statement was sent out by Jyotish Parekh, president of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America: “We note the apology from Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions (CPWR). We are grateful for the overwhelming support received from the Hindu community and organizations across North America. We are confident…
Press Release CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, September 25, 2013: HPI Note: Following is a letter sent by Dr. Anantanand Rambachan and Anju Bhargava to the Council. Dr. Anantananda is Chair of the Department of Religion at St. Olaf’s College, Minnesota; Ms. Anju Bhargava is Founder of Hindu American Seva Charities and a member of President Barack Obama’s inaugural Advisory Council on Faith…
Source CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, September 25, 2103: HPI Note: The following is a press release from the Parliament of the World’s Religions. In the last week there has been some news about the Parliament’s withdrawal from an event which we had initially endorsed. To clarify the Parliament’s position, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved the following resolution recommended by the Executive…