Bhutanese Refugees in Australia Celebrate Resettlement Anniversary

Source: www.nepalnews.com [HPI note: Hindus, representing over one sixth of Bhutan’s population, were forced into exile during the 1990s. It is estimated that 145,000 Bhutanese Hindus live in exile today, according to bhutanese refugees.com Also, you can read the story of 60,000 Bhutanese refugees in the US, one of the world’s largest resettlement efforts, here] ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA, May 13, 2009:…

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Bhutanese Refugees in Australia Celebrate Resettlement Anniversary

Source: www.nepalnews.com [HPI note: Hindus, representing over one sixth of Bhutan’s population, were forced into exile during the 1990s. It is estimated that 145,000 Bhutanese Hindus live in exile today, according to bhutanese refugees.com¬† You can read the story of 60,000 Bhutanese refugees in the US, one of the world’s largest resettlement efforts, here] ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA, May 13, 2009: About…

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Bhutanese Refugees in Australia Celebrate Resettlement Anniversary

Source: www.nepalnews.com [HPI note: Hindus, representing over one sixth of Bhutan’s population, were forced into exile during the 1990s. It is estimated that 145,000 Bhutanese Hindus live in exile today, according to bhutaneserefugees.com¬† You can read the story of 60,000 Bhutanese refugees in the US, one of the world’s largest resettlement efforts, here] ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA, May 13, 2009: About 300…

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Bhutanese Refugees in Australia Celebrate Resettlement Anniversary

Source: www.nepalnews.com [HPI note: Hindus, representing over one sixth of Bhutan’s population, were forced into exile during the 1990s. It is estimated that 145,000 Bhutanese Hindus live in exile today, according to www.bhutaneserefugees.com¬† You can read the story of 60,000 Bhutanese refugees in the US, one of the world’s largest resettlement efforts, here] ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA, May 13, 2009: About 300…

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Bhutanese Refugees in Australia Celebrate Resettlement Anniversary

Source: www.nepalnews.com [HPI note: Hindus, representing over one sixth of Bhutan’s population, were forced into exile during the 1990s. It is estimated that 145,000 Bhutanese Hindus live in exile today, according to www.bhutaneserefugees.com¬† You can read the story of 60,000 Bhutanese refugees in the US, one of the world’s largest resettlement efforts, here] ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA, May 13, 2009: About 300…

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Sri Lanka – Buddhist Organizations Say Inter-Religious Council a Farce

Source: www.buddhachannel.tv [HPI note: This proposed anti-conversion bill in Sri Lanka is likely to affect Hindus, considering that relief work and proselytizing are often tied together.] SRI LANKA, April 26, 2009: Christian organizations in Sri Lanka have been almost unanimously critical of a proposed Anti-Conversion Bill. Twenty-four prominent Christians recently joined in signing a letter sent to all Parliamentarians. In…

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Rare Brahma Temple Consecrated

Source: mangalorean.com UDUPI, INDIA, May 26, 2009: A very rare Brahma temple dating back to nearly hundred years was renovated and consecrated with the Brahma Kalasha. The temple is located atop the Kumblegudde or Kallechi Mountain which is in the centre of Palli nearer to Udupi district. Brahma is rarely worshipped by Hindus. India today has very few temples dedicated…

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Sri Lanka – Buddhist Organizations Say Inter-Religious Council a Farce

Source: www.buddhachannel.tv [HPI note: This proposed anti-conversion bill in Sri Lanka is likely to affect Hindus, considering that relief work and proselytizing are often tied together.] SRI LANKA, April 26, 2009: Christian organizations in Sri Lanka have been almost unanimously critical of a proposed Anti-Conversion Bill. Twenty-four prominent Christians recently joined in signing a letter sent to all Parliamentarians. In…

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Bhutanese Refugees in Australia Celebrate Resettlement Anniversary

Source: www.nepalnews.com [HPI note: The Lhotshampas, who are mostly Hindus and once represented one sixth of Bhutan’s population, were forced into exile during the 1990s. It is estimated that 145,000 of them live in exile today, according to www.bhutaneserefugees.com¬† You can read the story of 60,000 Bhutanese refugees in the US, one of the world’s largest resettlement efforts, here] ADELAIDE,…

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The Gora Babas

Source: www.hindustantimes.com OMKARESHWAR, INDIA, May 2, 2009: Like the Ganga, the Narmada River has thousands of devotees. Many are from far-off lands, including the “gora babas,” white sadhus. Most of these came for other reasons and stayed to lead the ascetic life after meeting their guru, leaving all behind. Omkarpuri Baba, 52, who came from France 22 years ago, says…

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