Saiva Agamas Honored Upon Arrival in Toronto

Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami

A computer disk drive containing the large collection of Saiva Agamas from the archives of the French Institute of Pondicherry Institute arrived today in Toronto. It is a gift from Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami, publisher of Hinduism Today. This gem, containing over a million photos, including most of the Saiva Agama scriptures, was brought for worship […]

Hindus, Buddhists & Jews Seek Investigation into Racism in South Africa Schools

From left to right are—Jikai’ Phil Bryan, Rajan Zed and ElizaBeth W. Beyer.

(CHAKRA) In view of the reported incidents of racism in Boksburg (Gauteng) school, Hindus-Jews-Buddhists have asked for nationwide investigation into the prevalence of racism in South Africa schools. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed; Rabbi ElizaBeth W. Beyer, prominent Jewish leader in western USA; and Reverend Jikai’ Phil Bryan, well known Buddhist leader in Nevada (USA); […]

Sewa Day: International Day of Volunteering by Hindus and Indians Celebrated in USA

Sewa International USA

(CHAKRA) “Sewa Day” was celebrated by the Indian and Hindu communities at multiple cities in the US. The objective was to bring together a diverse group of volunteers representing professional bodies, associations, linguistic, temple, spiritual, social and cultural organizations from the Indian, Indian-American, Hindu and wider communities for a day of community service. Hundreds of […]

Religious Harmony Conference in Canada Represents Dharmic Religions

Harmony in Action Conference 2012 - Toronto

(Toronto, Ontario) As the world debates the religious protests across the Middle East, Canada is hosting a historic conference on religious harmony under the auspices of the Honorable Paul Hellyer, Deputy PM to Canada’s most iconic leader Pierre Trudeau and featuring Hanne Strong, Organizer of the UN’s Millennium World Peace Summit and wife of Under […]

Wandhama Massacre! Some Questions Remain Unanswered! #Kashmir

Kashmiri Hindu Pandits - Silent Genocide

Dr. O. P. Sudrania In India we only read about death, sickness, terrorism, crime. - Abdul Kalam “The object of terrorism is terrorism. The object of oppression is oppression. The object of torture is torture. The object of murder is murder. The object of power is power. Now do you begin to understand me?” ? - George […]

Hindu Human Rights Website Hacked Day After Protest Press Release

Hindu Human Rights (HHR) - a London-based not-for-profit organization

(CHAKRA) On August 25th, 2012, the Hindu Human Rights (HHR) organization’s website was hacked and taken down. A day earlier HHR had published a press release indicating that London-based Hindu groups would perform a  marathon series of protests and prayers across London. These protest sites included Pakistan, Bangladesh and Malaysia embassies due to these nations high involvement […]

1st World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF) Held in Hong Kong

WHEF Conference - Hong Kong 2012

Mauritian Vice-Prime Minister, Hon’ble Anil Kumar Bachoo inaugurated the First World Hindu Economic Forum (WHEF), which was held in Hong Kong on June 30-July 1, 2012. During his inaugural address, he emphasized on the need to develop new economic models which are sustainable and will generate wealth for eradicating poverty, creating employment, and reducing environmental […]