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Nepal’s Grand Mela to Lord Vishnu
By Admin Webmaster 7/6/2022 10:31:38 AMJoin us for a month-long celebration of sadhana in Nepalís Kathmandu Valley
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Sexual violence in conflict: Overlooked, under-reported and in danger of being “normalized”
By Admin Webmaster 6/27/2022 8:41:34 AMAs crises proliferate and conflicts drag on, more women and girls are telling UNFPA that violence against them is becoming “normalized”
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Saraswati: The Vedic Goddess of Knowledge and Arts
By Admin Webmaster 6/24/2022 10:31:13 AMSaraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, art, wisdom, and nature, represents the free flow of wisdom and consciousness. She is the mother of the Vedas, and chants directed to her, called the 'Saraswati Vandana' often begin and end Vedic lessons.
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Pitri-Paksha - Annual Ancestral Worship
By Admin Webmaster 6/22/2022 10:40:45 AMThe annual ancestor-worship or 'Pitri-Paksha' is a period that is observed during the dark half of the Hindu month of 'Ashwin.' This period of 15 days is set aside by the Hindus for the remembrance of their ancestors.
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6 Surprising Facts About Hindu Culture and Hinduism
By Admin Webmaster 6/8/2022 9:47:38 AMHinduism is a unique faith, and not really a religion at all--at least not in the same way as other religions. To be precise, Hinduism is a way of life, a dharma. Dharma does not mean religion, but rather it is the law that governs all action. Thus, contrary to popular perception, Hinduism is not a religion in the traditional sense of the term.
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The Living Goddess of Nepal
By Admin Webmaster 5/23/2022 10:18:05 AMThe Himalayan kingdom of Nepal is not only the land of many mountain peaks but also many Gods and Goddess, unique among all of them being the living, breathing goddess – Kumari Devi, a deified young girl.
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The Meridian System: Channels of Awareness
By Admin Webmaster 5/18/2022 10:33:08 AMLike a network of rivers nourishing a landscape, the meridians are the channels through which qi (chi) flows, to nourish and energize the human body. These channels exist within the subtle body.
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Right Livelihood: The Ethics of Earning a Living
By Admin Webmaster 5/11/2022 10:04:29 AMMost of us sustain ourselves by working at a job and earning a paycheck. Your job may be something you love doing, or not. You may see yourself as serving humanity, or not. People may admire you for your profession.
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Letting It Go
By Admin Webmaster 5/2/2022 10:21:05 AMHow much of our lives do we waste stewing about things we can't change? Or fuming, worrying, regretting, ruminating or sometimes avoiding? How much happier would we be if we could just learn to let go? Does Buddhist practice help us learn to let go?
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India’s Educational Heritage
By Admin Webmaster 4/27/2022 9:09:03 AMIf you aren’t already aware that the modern university originated in India, Sahana Singh’s book Revisiting the Educational Heritage of India will be an eye-opener. She explores this idea and more in great depth with a plethora of evidence, so elegantly composed as to be, as they say, “unputdownable.”
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What Is a Latke?
By Admin Webmaster 4/20/2022 8:35:28 AMLatkes are potato pancakes that are perhaps best known as traditional Hanukkah food. Made with potatoes, onion and matzah or breadcrumbs, these crispy treats symbolize the miracle of Hanukkah because they are fried in oil.
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The Hindu Mahalaya Celebration
By Admin Webmaster 4/18/2022 8:46:19 AMCome autumn and Hindus all over the world get infused with festive fervor. For Bengalis, Mahalaya is the signal to make final preparations for their greatest festival called Durga Puja.
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10 Thanksgiving Ideas for Christian Families
By Admin Webmaster 4/12/2022 8:42:53 AMAre you looking for ways to enrich your time together as a family this Thanksgiving holiday? Here are a few simple ideas to express thanks to God as a family in unique and creative ways on Thanksgiving Day.
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Unusual Temples & Shrines of India
By Admin Webmaster 3/30/2022 9:31:42 AMEvery hindu temple is a home of its deities, where they live just like we live in our homes, following a set routine through the day and celebrating special occasions around the year.
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Religious Fasting in Hinduism
By Admin Webmaster 2/28/2022 9:55:24 AMFasting in Hinduism indicates the denial of the physical needs of the body for the sake of spiritual gains. According to the scriptures, fasting helps create an attunement with the Absolute by establishing a harmonious relationship between the body and the soul. This is thought to be imperative for the well-being of a human being as it nourishes both his/her physical and spiritual demands.
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Hindu Wedding Rituals 13 Steps of a Vedic Marriage Ceremony
By Admin Webmaster 2/21/2022 10:13:10 AMHindu wedding rituals may vary in detail depending on which part of India the bride and the groom come from. Notwithstanding regional variations and diversity of languages, culture, and customs, the basic tenets of a Hindu marriage are common throughout the Indian subcontinent.
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Tutorial on How to Wrap a Sari
By Admin Webmaster 2/16/2022 10:45:15 AMA sari (sometimes called a saree) is a traditional garme
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<div class=noidunghover><p class=tieudehover>Hinduism`s 4 Yugas, or Ages</p></div>");' onmouseout="hidetip();">Hinduism's 4 Yugas, or Ages By Admin Webmaster 2/14/2022 11:04:20 AM According to Hindu scriptures and mythology, the current universe is destined to pass through four great epochs, each of which is a complete cycle of cosmic creation and destruction. Hindu mythology deals with numbers large enough to be nearly impossible to imagine.
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Pitri-Paksha - Annual Ancestral Worship
By Admin Webmaster 1/26/2022 10:26:24 AMThe annual ancestor-worship or 'Pitri-Paksha' is a period that is observed during the dark half of the Hindu month of 'Ashwin.' This period of 15 days is set aside by the Hindus for the remembrance of their ancestors.
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The Hindu Onam Legend
By Admin Webmaster 1/17/2022 11:13:34 AMOnam is a traditional Hindu harvest festival celebrated in the Indian state of Kerala and other places where the Malayalam language is spoken. It is celebrated with numerous festivities, such as boat races, tiger dances, and flower arranging.
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The Meaning of Sikhism Term "Paath"
By Admin Webmaster 1/12/2022 9:32:26 AM"Paath" sounds like pot with the tongue curled back to touch the roof of the mouth while aspirating the th.
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Romantic Love and Marriage in the Buddhist Tradition
By Admin Webmaster 1/10/2022 10:53:26 AMMany religions have a lot to say about love and marriage. Christianity even speaks of "holy matrimony," and Catholicism regards marriage as a sacrament. What does Buddhism say about love and marriage?
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Amrit, the Sikh Baptism Ceremony
By Admin Webmaster 1/7/2022 10:46:46 AMAmrit, the Sikh ceremony of rebirth takes place in a clean and secluded location at any chosen time. To begin the Khalsa initiation ceremony, a Sikh attendant carries the Guru Granth to a low draped platform.
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Hindu parents should teach their children to be both knowledgeable and proud of their religion
By Admin Webmaster 1/3/2022 10:31:33 AMI was fortunate to be born in an Indian Hindu family that is proud of its culture and religion.
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Why and When Do Muslim Girls Wear the Hijab?
By Admin Webmaster 12/31/2021 10:13:45 AMThe hijab is a veil worn by some Muslim women in Muslim countries where the main religion is Islam, but also in the Muslim diaspora, countries where Muslim people are minority populations. Wearing or not wearing a hijab is part religion, part culture, part political statement, even part fashion, and most of the time it is a personal choice made by a woman based on the intersection of all four.
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The Red Thread of Judaism
By Admin Webmaster 12/29/2021 10:24:26 AMIf you’ve ever been to Israel or spotted a Kabbalah-loving celebrity, chances are you’ve seen the ever-popular red thread or kabbalah bracelet. Dangling from a stroller or tied around the wrist, adorned with charms or simply plain, the red string has many origin points and mysterious meanings.
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Ancestor Worship in Pagan Cultures
By Admin Webmaster 8/9/2021 9:49:57 AMThe concept of ancestor worship is not a new one for many Pagans today. Ancient cultures often venerated those who came before them, and even now, in our contemporary society, it’s not uncommon at all to find celebrations that honor the ancestors in a variety of different ways.
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Jewish Handwashing Rituals
By Admin Webmaster 7/9/2021 10:24:55 AMIn Jewish custom, handwashing is more than good hygienic practice. Required before eating a meal at which bread is served, handwashing is a mainstay in the religious Jewish world beyond the dining room table.
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Holy Cows: Hinduism's Blessed Bovines
By Admin Webmaster 6/25/2021 10:28:50 PMAs the sheep is to Christianity, the cow is to Hinduism. Lord Krishna was a cowherd, and the bull is depicted as the vehicle of Lord Shiva. Today the cow has almost become a symbol of Hinduism.
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The Importance of the "Hadith" for Muslims
By Admin Webmaster 6/19/2021 8:08:24 AMThe term hadith (pronounced ha-DEETH) refers to any of the various collected accountings of the words, actions, and habits of the Prophet Mohammad during his lifetime. In the Arabic language, the term means "report," "account" or "narrative;" the plural is ahadith.
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Luminary’s Giant Tribute Unveiled
By Admin Webmaster 7/4/2022 10:22:43 AMThe 216-foot-tall Statue of Equality near Hyderabad honors bhakti Saint Ramanujacharya to mark celebrations of his 1,000th birth anniversary.
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The Life of the Hindu Saint and Poet Sant Surdas
By Admin Webmaster 3/28/2022 9:36:22 AMSurdas, the 15th-century sightless saint, poet, and musician, is known for his devotional songs dedicated to Lord Krishna.
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Houses of Worship: Bahá’í temples become focal points of commemorations
By Admin Webmaster 1/14/2022 9:58:42 AMAPIA, Samoa — Just after midnight on Saturday in Samoa, the Bahá’í House of Worship in Apia became the first site among the Bahá’í temples in the world where the centenary was commemorated.
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Gita Jayanti: Celebrating the Birth of the Bhagavad Gita
By Admin Webmaster 5/12/2021 9:52:03 AMThe Bhagavad Gita is considered the most important and influential Hindu scripture for its philosophical, practical, political, psychological, and spiritual value. Bhagavad Gita Jayanti, or simply Gita Jayanti, marks the birth of this holy book. According to the traditional Hindu calendar,
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Midnight Excursion
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMOne of them used to arise at night, climb over the temple wall, and go to town on a pleasure jaunt. Sengai, inspecting the dormitory quarters, found this pupil missing one night and also discovered the high stool ... -
The Taste of Banzo's Sword
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM‘I cannot wait that long,' explained Matajuro. 'I am willing to pass through any hardship if only you will teach me. If I become your devoted servant, how long might it be?' 'Oh, maybe ten years,' Banzo relented.'My father is getting old, and soon I must take care of him,' ... -
Being Gifted
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA man who was with him said: “Did they steal anything of value?” Picasso answered: “No.” The man asked: “Then why are you so distressed?”. “It pains me that they didn’t ... -
True Friends
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA long time ago in China there were two friends, one who played the harp skillfully and one who listened skillfully. When the one played or sang about a mountain, the other would say: 'I can see ... -
No work, no food
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMHyakujo, the Chinese Zen master, used to labor with his pupils even at the age of eighty, trimming the gardens, cleaning the grounds, and pruning the trees. The pupils felt sorry to ... -
Killing
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM‘Those who speak against killing and who desire to spare the live of all conscious beings are right. It is good to protect even animals and insects. But what ... -
I Am the New Year
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMI am your next chance at the art of living. I am your opportunity to practice what you have learned about life during the last twelve months. -
Accurate Proportion
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMSen no Rikyu, a tea-master, wished to hang a flower basket on a column. He asked a carpenter to help him, directing the man to place ... -
Sleeping in the daytime
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMOne summer day the air had been so sultry that Little Soyen stretched his legs and went to sleep while his teacher was away. Three hours passed when, suddenly waking he heard his master enter.... -
Three Last Wishes of Great Alexander
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAlexander told his officers: "I will soon leave this world. I have three final wishes. You need to carry out what I tell you." His generals, in tears, agreed. -
The Story of the Butterfly
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMSo the man decided to help the butterfly. He took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining bits of cocoon. The butterfly emerged easily but it had a swollen body and shriveled wings.
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Dragons in Buddhism Great Serpents of Buddhist Art and Literature
By Admin Webmaster 4/4/2022 9:48:34 AMBuddhism came to China from India almost two millennia ago. As Buddhism spread in China, it adapted to Chinese culture. Monks stopped wearing the traditional saffron robes and adopted Chinese-style robes, for example. And in China, Buddhism met dragons.
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Mirabai (Mira Bai), Bhakti Saint and Poet
By Admin Webmaster 3/21/2022 9:19:02 PMMirabai, a 16th century Indian royal, is known more through legend than verifiable historic fact. The following biography is an attempt to report those facts of Mirabai's life which are commonly accepted.
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Proclamation of Victory (Binh Ngo Dai Cao)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMSo filthy were their acts that the water of the Eastern Sea was not enough, to wash off the smell. Bamboo of the Southern Mountain did not suffice to count their crimes. Men and God felt indignant toward them! Nobody from heaven or on earth would forgive them... -
Rock Me to Sleep
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMBackward, turn backward, O Time, in your flight, Make me a child again just for tonight! Mother, come back from the echoless shore, Take me again to your heart as of yore; Kiss from my forehead the furrows of care, ... -
Do not go into the garden, Jesus
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMDo not go into the garden, Oh! Jesus, do not go into the garden before dawn! But if I do not go into the garden in the dead of night, who will lead you to the sunrise of Paradise? -
Tomorrow I'm going
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMTomorrow I'm going... It's no big a deal, It happens all the time, like fallen leaves in the park, Like flowers driven by winds onto the sidewalk... -
La Barque de ma vie - Tagore
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMJe meurs dans la plénitude, A répondu ma vie. La terre m’a dit : mes lumières baisent tes pensées à ton heure. -
Spring!
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMSpring! How wonderful is the Spring! How majestic is the Spring! How fantastic is the -
We are the guardians of His Beauty
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWe are the guardians of His Beauty, We are the protectors, Of the Sun. There is only one reason. We have followed God into this world: To encourage laughter... -
Another fresh new year
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMnother year to live! To banish worry, doubt, and fear,... -
Taste of Life
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAs told the story of making tea, Me think of some reflexes, Making tea sees sober reflections... -
A God becomes Child to save the children,
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMA God becomes Child to save the children, Shepherds chant with the tongue of Angels, Salvation is described in a Mystery, Heaven and Earth mingle into one Soul this night.... -
All the Hemispheres - Hafiz Poem
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAll the hemispheres in heaven. Are sitting around a fire. Chatting. While stitching themselves ... -
If - Rumi poerry
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMIF YOU CAN DISENTANGLE, yourself from your selfish self, all heavenly spirits, will stand ready to serve you ... -
The Guest House
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThis being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an nexpected visitor.... -
To scatter flowers! (St. Teresa)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMTo scatter flowers! — that means, to speak of Thee, — My only pleasure here, where tears fill all the hours; -
Poet Ken Sehested: Hope & Healing
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMBehold, the Beloved summons heaven and earth to witness our resolve: blessings and life in the face of curses and death. Choose life, and rejoice evermore. -
Moving river
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWhen you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy. When actions come from another section, the feeling disappears. Don't let others lead you. They may be blind or, worse, vultures... -
Crucified with Christ my Savior
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMTis not hard to die with Christ, When His risen life we know; ’Tis not hard to share His suff’rings -
The Window of My Soul
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMDuring prayer I am accustomed to turn to God like this and recall the meaning of the words of the Tradition, “the delight felt in the ritual prayer.”* The window of my soul opens, and -
Don't go to sleep this night
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM...the night is generous, it can give you a gift of the full moon. it can bless your soul with endless treasure. every night when you feel the world is unjust never ending grace... -
Happy Gift
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThere was strange star. It was very bright It showed the kings how to find “One Baby, who would be Christ!” -
Teacher's Prayer
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMLord, Please help me, To strengthen their voices, bodies and minds, -
The Best Poem of 2008
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThis poem was nominated by UN as the best poem of 2008, written by an African Kid ...When I grow up, I black, When I go in sun, I black -
Serais - Tu tard, ce soir? Sampam de Lune (2)
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMParticulièrement pour l’Eglise vietnamienne, il y avait avant l’âge de Han Mac Tu tant d’hommes qui se servaient de la poésie afin d’apporter aux populations indigènes les Paroles de Dieu, de propager la Foi- Aujourd’hui le langage contemporain se dit “des engagements aux cultures multi-nationales”. -
My Song for Today - St. Therese of the Child Jesus
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMO Divine Pilot! whose hand guides me. I’m soon to see you on the eternal shore. Guide my little boat over the stormy waves in peace. Just for today. -
TO LIVE OF LOVE - St. Therese of Liseux
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMThe eve His life of love drew near its end, Thus Jesus spoke: "Whoever loveth Me, And keeps My word as Mine own faithful friend,... -
Here Is Vy Da Hamlet by Han Mac Tu
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWhy aren't you back to Vy Hamlet, To watch the sun rising over the areca trees? Whose garden is so lush in jade-like green And bamboo leaves cover whose firm square face? -
Poems for fathers
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMWhen I think about my father, and the years we've had to share I'm thankful just to know that his love is always there. -
All human beings are limbs of each other ...
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AMAll human beings are limbs of each other, having been created of one essence.
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