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,…
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…
Source: www.hinduismtoday.com John F. Kennedy loved a little proverb he thought was Irish, but actually came from the Indian epic Ramayana: There are three things which are real–God, human folly and laughter. The first two are beyond our comprehension, so we must do what we can with the third.
Source: www.buddhach annel.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.…
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, http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/03/25/bhutan.refugees/index.html ] ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA, May 13,…
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com PALANPUR, INDIA, May 27, 2009: Devotion doesn’t know recession, and Hindu generosity is alive and well. Especially in the town of Unjha, about 50 miles north of Ahmedabad, known for its trading community. On Tuesday, a temple here raised over US$1 million in seven hours flat — around $2550 every minute. The occasion was a fund-raising for the…
Source: news.bbc.co.uk UK, June 3, 2009: Eating a curry once or twice a week could help prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, a US researcher suggested in a presentation at the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ annual meeting. Curcumin, a component of the spice turmeric, appears to prevent the spread of amyloid protein plaques in the brain–formations which are…
Source: www.hinduismtoday.com KAUAI, HI, USA, June 4, 2009: If you have have seen Hinduism Today’s new website, there’s plenty of reasons to do so — a wealth of archives with well-written pieces on all things Hindu; enhanced interactivity, video resources and more (click on the source link, above). But there is one more reason, if English is not your native…
Source: www.hinduismtoday.com KAUAI, HI, USA, June 4, 2009: The magazine editorial staff immensely thanks all involved in the laborious and successful launch of the new website. The new site was designed and developed by Tim Mize of Crafted Images & Design of Pennsylvania, USA, with assistance from Andre Garzia of Brazil, Dharmalingam Siddhan also of Pennsylvania, USA, as well as…
Source: www.hinduismtoday.com Whenever possible, it is always good to act in kindness. And it is always possible. The Dalai Lama