Raising Children As Good Hindus (Part. 1)
By Admin Webmaster 5/19/2021 9:48:52 AMMany Hindu families visiting our Hawaii monastery, particularly those with young children, ask if I have any advice for them. I usually respond with one or two strategic suggestions. I always stress the importance of presenting Hinduism to their children in a practical way so that it influences each child’s life for the better.
108 Names of the Goddess Durga
By Admin Webmaster 5/14/2021 10:43:47 AMGoddess Durga is the mother of the universe according to Hindu belief. There are many incarnations of Durga: Kali, Bhagvati, Bhavani, Ambika, Lalita, Gauri, Kandalini, Java, Rajeswari, et al. Her nine appellations are Skondamata, Kusumanda, Shailaputri, Kaalratri, Brahmacharini, Maha Gauri, Katyayani, Chandraghanta, and Siddhidatri.
The Mysticism of Rabindranath Tagore
By Admin Webmaster 5/3/2021 9:59:18 AMRabindranath Tagore (May 7, 1861 - August 7, 1941) the bard of Bengal immaculately brought out the essence of Eastern spirituality in his poetry like no other poet.
Hindu Gods and Goddesses
By Admin Webmaster 4/16/2021 9:50:57 AMHinduism, the world's third largest religion, is often considered a polytheistic faith, as the religion does not advocate the worship of one particular deity. However, the Hindu belief system includes a complex structure of deities that is not easily categorized.
Insight: Raising Children As Good Hindus
By Admin Webmaster 4/12/2021 9:01:06 AMMany Hindu families visiting our Hawaii monastery, particularly those with young children, ask if I have any advice for them. I usually respond with one or two strategic suggestions.
The Goddess Durga: The Mother of the Hindu Universe
By Admin Webmaster 4/9/2021 10:31:01 AMIn Hinduism, the goddess Durga, also known as Shakti or Devi, is the protective mother of the universe.
Hindu Gods and Goddesses
By Admin Webmaster 3/26/2021 8:42:09 AMHinduism, the world's third largest religion, is often considered a polytheistic faith, as the religion does not advocate the worship of one particular deity. However, the Hindu belief system includes a complex structure of deities that is not easily categorized.
Hindu Rites and Rituals The Ceremonies of Hinduism
By Admin Webmaster 3/24/2021 10:35:49 AMThe ritual world of Hinduism, manifestations of which differ greatly among regions, villages, and individuals, offers a number of common features that link all Hindus into a greater Indian religious system and influence other religions as well.
Navaratri: Nine Divine Nights of Fast & Prayer
By Admin Webmaster 3/24/2021 8:59:50 AM"Nava-ratri" literally means "nine nights." This festival is observed twice a year, once in the beginning of summer and again at the onset of winter.
Gandhi Quotes About God and Religion
By Admin Webmaster 3/10/2021 9:53:20 AMMohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869 to 1948), India’s “Father of the Nation,” spearheaded the country’s Freedom Movement for Independence from British Rule. He is known for his famous words of wisdom on God, life, and religion.
The 4 Stages of Life in Hinduism
By Admin Webmaster 3/8/2021 9:22:19 AMIn Hinduism, human life is believed to comprise four stages. These are called "ashramas" and every person should ideally go through each of these stages.
10 of the Most Important Hindu Gods
By Admin Webmaster 3/5/2021 11:00:09 AMFor Hindus, there is a single, universal god known as the Supreme Being or Brahman. Hinduism also has numerous gods and goddesses, known as deva and devi, who represent one or more of Brahman's aspects.
What Does Brahman Mean in the Hindu Religion? A Unique Concept of the Absolute
By Admin Webmaster 3/3/2021 9:16:29 AMLet us look at what Hinduism holds to be the Absolute. The ultimate goal and Absolute of Hinduism are "Brahman" in Sanskrit. The word comes from the Sanskrit verb root brh, meaning "to grow". Etymologically, the term means "that which grows" (brhati) and "which causes to grow" (brhmayati).
The Origins of Hinduism
By Admin Webmaster 2/24/2021 9:38:23 AMThe term Hinduism as a religious label refers to the indigenous religious philosophy of the peoples living in modern day India and the rest of the Indian subcontinent. It is a synthesis of many spiritual traditions of the region and does not have a clearly defined set of beliefs in the same way that other religions do.
Publisher's Desk - Should Parents Teach Their Kids Religion?
By Admin Webmaster 2/19/2021 10:31:13 AMIn a globalized world, people are questioning the need to pass their faith on to the next generation. Let’s talk about that.
Hinduism has never opposed the idea of disbelief, but its profound understandings of God make atheism more difficult
By Admin Webmaster 2/8/2021 8:46:50 AMIn many of my talks over the years, I have spoken about the idea of the secularizing influence of modern universities on our Hindu youth. Surprisingly, almost none of the parents and teachers present have heard of this erosive phenomenon.
Christian Missionaries Allot $175 million for Conversions
By Admin Webmaster 2/5/2021 9:18:42 AMINDIA, January 25, 2021 (Mission Kaali): The "International Mission Board" (IMB) wants to bring Jesus to every tribe, nation, people and language. The excuse they give is "God has given His vision to the Church." IMB wants to carry out this "Great Commission" to make disciples of all nations.
Finding Peace and Contentment Worried? Burdened? Frustrated? Here are some amazingly effective techniques that can bring shanti into your life
By Admin Webmaster 2/1/2021 9:30:08 AMWorried? Burdened? Frustrated? Here are some amazingly effective techniques that can bring shanti into your life
The Story of Hinduism Today Continued
By Admin Webmaster 1/25/2021 10:20:24 AMObserves editor Palaniswami, "Bodhinatha and the editors get e-mail every day from Europe, India, America, Australia and Malaysia. Young Hindu kids who find us on the Internet write to us and say, 'You know I've been thinking about karma.
Publisher's Desk - Should Parents Teach Their Kids Religion?
By Admin Webmaster 1/20/2021 9:35:23 AMIn a globalized world, people are questioning the need to pass their faith on to the next generation. Let’s talk about that.
A Hindu View of Mindfulness
By Admin Webmaster 1/18/2021 9:05:56 AMWhile mindfulness has been redefined for popular secular purposes, its original spiritual intention remains unchanged
The Story of Hinduism Today Continued
By Admin Webmaster 1/18/2021 8:56:32 AMHinduism Today succeeds in reaching a savvy young audience who may or may not visit the temple regularly or attend religious meetings.
The Story of Hinduism Today
By Admin Webmaster 1/13/2021 8:18:55 AMAs the new millennium approaches, the world's oldest religions is donning shining new clothes. The age-old Hindu philosophy passed from mouth to mouth in tiny villages across India is now going high-tech, thanks to Hinduism Today, the preeminent global journal of Hindu Dharma for over 30 years.
All About Meditation
By Admin Webmaster 1/11/2021 10:15:06 AMMeditation is an art, a definite art, and well worth working for to become accomplished. It is not easy, and yet it is not difficult. It only takes persistence, working day after day to learn to control and train the outer as well as the subtle, inner forces.
Educational Insight: Seven Indian Women Luminaries
By Admin Webmaster 1/6/2021 9:18:59 AMCelebrating the life, virtues and spirituality of a few of Bharat’s remarkable Hindu women.
Mauritius: Ganesha's Island Birthday
By Admin Webmaster 1/6/2021 9:05:10 AMCome with us to the Spiritual Park in Mauritius, where thousands gather for Ganesha Chaturthi— hopefully with the worst of the pandemic behind them.
Nine Beliefs of Hinduism
By Admin Webmaster 1/4/2021 9:50:33 AMOur beliefs determine our thoughts and attitudes about life, which in turn direct our actions. By our actions, we create our destiny. Beliefs about sacred matters--God, soul and cosmos--are essential to one's approach to life.
Series of Attacks on Temples in Andhra Triggers Outrage
By Admin Webmaster 1/4/2021 9:37:43 AMANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA, January 2, 2021 (Mangalorean): A series of incidents of vandalism of Hindu temples in Andhra Pradesh
With Masks, Sanitizers and Covid Tests, Bengal Readies for Ganga Sagar Mela
By Admin Webmaster 12/30/2020 9:05:41 AMKOLKATA, INDIA, December 26, 2020 (Hindustan Times): The West Bengal government is gearing up to receive millions of pilgrims in mid-January for the Ganga Sagar Mela, the second largest congregation of pilgrims in India after the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj.