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HINDU, YOGA, VEDA
A Hindu , as per modern definition, is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, the religious, philosophical and cultural system that originated in the Indian subcontinent.
There are approximately 1 billion Hindus, making Hinduism the third largest religion in the world, of whom approximately 890 million live in India. Other countries with large Hindu populations include Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Fiji, Guyana, and Indonesia. Hinduism is believed to be the oldest living religious tradition in the world. Ancient or Epic India was known as Hindustan, meaning the „land of Hindus“. Hindustan continues to remain as a popular alternative name for the Republic of India.
Origins of the word Hindu
The origin of the word Hindu is still disagreed upon by historians and linguists. It is generally accepted as having originally been a Persian word for someone who lives around or beyond the Indus River, which is called Sindhu in Sanskrit, and meant any inhabitant of the Indian subcontinent, before the Partition of India. The Indus now flows the length of Pakistan and is locally referred to as „Deriya’e Sindh“. One of Pakistan’s provinces is also named Sindh.
In Persian and Arabic, the term „Hind“ denotes the Indian subcontinent, and the term Hindu (Indu or Intu in China) is still used in some languages to denote a person from the region. A variant of the word was taken into old Greek, and lost the initial aspiration (‚h‘) in modern Greek. This led to the Greek name of ‚India‘.
Alternative explanation is that the word ‚indu‘ originates from Rigveda with reference to a mythological plant juice offered for oblations, while the ‚h‘ represents auspiciousness or delight, thus implying that one who propitiates by drinking soma is a hindu.
Until about 19th century, the term Hindu implied a culture and ethnicity and not religion alone. So Hindus have adopted this term because „Hind“ (India) is their fatherland. The term some Hindus have used for their religious beliefs is Sanatan Dharma („Eternal Code“ – see also Dharma). When the British colonial government started taking a periodic census and established a unified legal system, the need arose to define what constitutes Hinduism as a religion, in order to compare it with the likes of Christianity or Islam.
Since then, various definitions have been proposed by scholars like Bal Gangadhar Tilak, who tried to define it as a religion based on the Vedas, just as the Bible and the Qur’an are the basis of Christianity and Islam, respectively. Although, even an atheist can be a Hindu.
SHINE LIKE A STAR !
Benefiz-Tanzfestival zugunsten vom Verein Ute Bock
Tänzerinnen unterschiedlicher Richtungen haben sich zusammen gefunden, um ihre verschiedenen Temperamente und Stile zu einem bunten Tanzmosaik zu vereinen.
Nimm teil an dieser Tanzreise und lerne die vielfältigen Interpretationen Indiens, des Orients sowie westliche Tanztraditionen kennen.
Beginn: Samstag, 24. Oktober 2009 um 19:00
Ende: Sonntag, 25. Oktober 2009 um 22:00
Ort: Jugend- und Stadtteilzentrum Come2gether
Preis: 18€
Anmeldung: patrizia@tanzmosaik.at oder 0699/ 109 50 364
In unserem Tanzprojekt findet sich viel Liebe zu Tanz und Musik sowie Freude an der gemeinsamen Umsetzung und dem kreativen Prozeß. Das Ganze gibt es am 24/25.10.2009 zu sehen – wir freuen uns auf Dein/Euer Kommen!!
Der Reinerlös wird dem Flüchtlingsprojekt von Frau Ute Bock www.fraubock.at zur Verfügung gestellt.
warum menschen flüchten
einer der zusammenhänge liegt zwischen der zerstörung in den entwicklungsländern und unserem konsumverhalten. die meisten großkonzerne wollen profit ohne soziale verantwortung. menschen, völker und deren gesellschaftliche entwicklungen sind ihnen dabei vollkommen gleichgültig. dafür wurden und werden kriege geführt und diktaturen gestützt. die bodenschätze die dort auf destruktive weise “gefördert” werden, gibt es bei uns als billige konsumgüter.das bedeutet für einen großteil der menschheit – terror durch diktatur, krieg, armut und ausweglosigkeit.
Real Buddhism Sri Lanka: e-learning
>> BUDDHA NET SRI LANKA – STUDIES <<
>> THERAVADA BUDDHISM SCHOOL VIENNA. <<
Sri Lanka is the oldest continually Buddhist country, Theravada Buddhism being the major religion in the island since its official introduction in the 2nd century BC by Venerable Mahinda, the son of the Emperor Ashoka of India during the reign of King.
Real Buddhism Sri Lanka: BUDDHISM IN SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka is the oldest continually Buddhist country, > Theravada Buddhism < being the major religion in the island since its official introduction in the 2nd century BC by Venerable Mahinda, the son of the Emperor Ashoka of India during the reign of King Devanampiya- Tissa. Later, the nun Sanghamitta, the daughter of Asoka, was said to have brought the southern branch of the original Bodhi tree, where it was planted at Anuradhapura. From that day up to the present, the Buddhists in Sri Lanka have paid and are paying the utmost reverence to this branch of the Bodhi Tree under the shade of which the Master achieved Enlightenment.
Monks from Sri Lanka have had an important role in spreading both Theravada and Mahayana throughout South-east Asia. It was in Sri Lanka, in the 1st century AD during the reign of King Vatta Gamini that the Buddhist monks assembled in Aloka-Vihara and wrote down the Tripitaka, the three basket of the Teachings, known as the Pali scriptures for the first time. It was Sri Lankan nuns who introduced the Sangha of nuns into China in 433AD. In the 16th century the Portuguese conquered Sri Lanka and savagely persecuted Buddhism as did the Dutch who followed them.
Ma Ganga Retreat above Rishikesh, India
>> Ma Ganga Retreat above Rishikesh, India <<
Retreats and Tours Developed by the American Institute of Vedic Studies
We are happy to announce that our third annual Inner Tantric Yoga Experience: Ma Ganga Retreat, March 9-14, 2010 is now open for early registration. It will feature deeper teachings for serious students and sadhaks and special interaction with Vamadeva and Shambhavi by the sacred Ganga river in a quiet resort above Rishikesh. The resultant experience is transformative and life-changing.
The program will emphasize ritual, mantra, pranayama and meditation to connect one directly to the Shiva and Shakti forces of the Himalayas that represent the soul of India. Shambhavi teaches special mantras and does unique chanting programs for the students. Students are expected from all over the world including from the United States, India, Brazil, Russia and Germany. The retreat is a spiritual celebration of life and the Ganga that can both purify and energize us at a deep level.
TASC – HHTDL visit to southern California
>> Visit to Southern California <<
In celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Visit to Southern California on Fri Sept 25 and Sat Sept 26, 2009. Two Fun Filled days of Food, Movie, Cultural Show, Dance Night, Art & Crafts Booths, Donation Raffle.
The >Tibetan Association of Southern California (TASC)< was founded on September 16, 1993 at Thubten Dhargye Ling, Los Angeles, California in the presence of Kalon Tenzing N. Tethong, Dhonchod Renchen Dharlo and Special Envoy Gyari Rinpoche. Eight board members were elected. At the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in September 93, H.H.D.L. blessed and offered each of the newly elected board members khatas and wished them the best.
NAVARATRI – NINE DIVINE NIGHTS
>> Navaratri Festival Campaign <<
DIE 9 NÄCHTE DER GROSSEN GÖTTIN NAVDURGA
(19.09.2009, in India and everywhere)
Navaratri (Marathiनवरात्रि,Sanskrit: नवरात्रि, Bengali: নবরাত্রি, Tamil: நவராத்திரி, Kannada:ನವರಾತ್ರಿ) is a Hindu festival of worship and dance. The word Navaratri literally means nine nights in Sanskrit; Nava meaning Nine and Ratri meaning nights. During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Shakti/Devi i.e. female divinity are worshipped.
Durga als Dreiheit der Natur – Göttliche Mutter Durga, welche in allen Geschöpfen in Form von Intelligenz, Barmherzigkeit & Schönheit existiert. Sie ist die Gemahlin von Shiva, welcher das Universum erschafft, erhält & zerstört. Ein Gruß an die Göttliche Mutter Durga, welche in allen Geschöpfen in dieser Form allgegenwärtig ist.
Durga Navaratri beginnt am ersten und endet am zehnten Tag nach Neumond des Monats Aswayuja (September/Oktober). Das Fest erinnert an den Sieg von Durga über Mahishasura, den büffelköpfigen Dämon. In Bengalen wird ihr Bild neun Tage lang verehrt und dann dem Wasser übergeben. Der zehnte Tag heißt Vijaya Dasami oder Dussera (der „zehnte Tag“). Am zehnten Tag werden in den Dörfern und Städten Prozessionen mit einem Durga-Bildnis abgehalten.
India, Indian, video, text, culture, history, travel, art
India content, video & text from online Indian encyclopedia
India online encyclopedia, www.indiavideo.org offers Indian video and text content online. The site is a culture atlas of India with professionally created video clips or movies and text on India, Indian culture, history, travel, art, heritage, yoga, beauty, cuisine, food and health. The content on India is created for travellers and tourists besides students and academicians specialising in history, religion, culture, civilization, sociology, indology, south Asia studies, India experience programmes, Indian heritage, Indian systems of knowledge and studies in alternative or complementary medicine of India.
Invis Multimedia developed this site in association with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), New Delhi office .
Rote Nasen Lauf 2009
>> RED NOSE DAY INTERNATIONAL <<
About Red Nose DayRed Nose Day is, quite simply, a day like no other! We take some fantastic fundraising in schools, offices and homes across the land, mix it with the nation’s favourite celebrities getting up to all kinds of mischief, sprinkle a new Red Nose (or three!) across the entire UK and add a cracking night of comedy on BBC One to make Red Nose Day the phenomenon it is.
Ganz Österreich läuft für einen guten Zweck (unten finden Sie die Gemeinden, die mit dabei sind!)
Laufen, gehen, walken, herumtollen – alles ist erlaubt, in allen Geschwindigkeiten, weil es auf die Schnelligkeit bei diesem Lauf nicht ankommt. Dieses Event ist daher für die ganze Familie bestens geeignet. Es geht darum, sich zu bewegen, sich fit zu halten, dabei Spaß zu haben und damit kranken Kindern ein Lachen ins Spital zu bringen.
JETZT HIER ANMELDEN UND ALLE INFOS:
SHAMBHALA … ein Geschmack von Weisheit
>> TAI CHI VEREIN SHAMBHALA <<
25 Jahre Shambhala… ein Geschmack von Weisheit
17.-20. September, Fest, Kurzworkshops, Vorträge, Rituale…
Wir feiern mit Euch!
Wie es so geht im Leben – man reibt sich die Augen und schaut verwundert auf 25 Jahre gemeinsames Tun und Verwirklichen einer Vision zurück.
Und wir – der Vorstand, alle unsere Shambhala Lehrerinnen und Lehrer, Mitarbeiter und Mitarbeiterinnen des Büros, unsere Gastlehrer und Gastlehrerinnen, Ausbildner und Ausbildnerinnen sind einen langen, intensiven, oft auch turbulenten Weg miteinander gegangen – mit Euch – unseren Schülerinnen und Schülern, Begleiterinnen und Begleitern über die Jahre – DANKE!
Wir wollen mit diesem Festwochenende eine Brücke schlagen in die Zukunft. Wie wird unsere Welt, dieser Planet Erde, unser aller Alltag in 25 Jahren – 2034 sein?
Wie können wir unseren Platz als Erwachsene jetzt verantwortlich einnehmen? Dreistündige Spezialworkshops werden uns von Freitag Nachmittag an durch das Wochenende führen. Spezielle Themen, die manchmal im Alltag des Praktizierens und Wachsens zu wenig Aufmerksamkeit bekommen – in diesen Tagen wollen wir das alles mit viel Spaß nähren.
25 Jahre bedeuten für uns Feiern, gemeinsam das Leben genießen und voller Zuversicht uns in die Zukunft hinein entfalten. JA!!!!!
MEENA CHOPRA – Fine Arts
>> MEENA CHOPRA, Poetry & Fine Arts <<
I soared the heights in the Milky Way sailing a vast panoramic emptiness…….वह सभी क्षण जो मुझमें बसते थे उड़कर आकाश गंगा में बह गए……-Meena Chopra.
I write verse, I paint and sculpt. I am associated with media and education. I am associated with CROSS CURRENTS Indo Canadian International Arts, where we have art events to bring communities together on a common platform through arts.
Art Statement/Message:
My art is my search for the moments beyond the ones of self knowledge.
It is the rhythmic fantasy which is so very elusive.
A restless streak which looks for its own fulfillment.
A stillness that moves within.
An intense search for my origin and ultimate identity.
Serene surroundings of my birth place „Nainital“ a hill resort in India have been a source of inspiration to me always. Strangely enough the beauty of Canada reminds me of my birth place a lot. Significantly the immenseness of the sky, the glory of the setting sun with its ever-changing colors and the unlimited wide expanse of the earth stills my nature within.
NÖ Heckentag 2009
Der NÖ Heckentag bietet auch 2009 wieder eine große Auswahl an einheimischen, regional angepassten Laubgehölzen und zahlreichen Sortenraritäten bei den Obstbäumchen. Ob Dirndl oder Liguster, Holler oder Schneeball, Elsbeere oder Pimpernuss, Freunde heimischer Wildgehölze werden garantiert fündig und dürfen sich über hohe Qualität und günstige Preise freuen.
Die Pflanzen für diese Aktion stammen ausschließlich aus Niederösterreich und wurden von den Mitarbeitern des Vereines Regionale Gehölzvermehrung (RGV) händisch besammelt, professionell als wertvolles Saatgut aufbereitet und in den Partnerbaumschulen zu kräftigen Jungpflanzen herangezogen.
The twelve Seats of Lord Shiva
Spiritual Journey to the:
> The twelve Seats of Lord Shiva <
( or the Jyotirlingas )
> The Shiva Linga – Images of Cosmic Manhood in Art and Mythology <
> VEDEN, PURANAS, UNESCO Publishing, Cultural Heritage <
It is mentioned in the Shiv-Purana that Lord Shiva has twelve important places all over Bharatavarsha where He dwells in his linga form. Althought there are uncountable Shiv Mandirs not only in India but aboard also, these twelve places have special significance for the devotees of Lord Shiv. These places and how they came to be recognized as the Seat of Shiv have been described below:-
1. SHREE SOMNATH: (Kathiawad), Gujarat
Chandra Devan worshipped Siva at this spot to rid himself of the curse of Daksha.
The story :
Chandra Devan is considered to have built this temple & hence the name Somanathar to the Lord. Chandran fell in love with Rohini, one of the daughters of Dakshan. But Dakshan wanted to give all his daughters in marraige to one able & loving person, who would treat all his daughters equally. Chandran got married to all, but his love for Rohini was too great & the other daughters complained to their father. Dakshan cursed Chandran to dwindle in power & beauty. When Chandran begged forgiveness, Dakshan said that only prayers to Lord Siva, could free him of the curse. Chandran came to Somanath & prayed to Lord Siva, doing penance for about 4,000 years. Lord Siva appeared & said that he could not fully absolve him of the curse. Instead, he would wane in 15 days, but would grow again. This is the story said for the waxing & waning of the moon, producing new moon & full moon.
AYURVEDA: Complementary Global Medicine
> 7th Annual NAMA Conference <
NAMA’s annual conference is an opportunity to come together as a community, and for practitioners to enrich their knowledge by participating in continuing education programs and case study presentations. The weekend provides a valuable networking experience for attendees to connect or reconnect with friends and colleagues.
Partho Sarothy – Sarod
Partho Sarothy – Sarod
Natya Mandir Indisches Klassisches Konzert
( Verein für Indische Klassische Musik )
Alankara is a society for promotion of Indian classical music through performing and teaching. Founded by sitar player Alokesh Chandra, Alankara organizes concerts and offers classes on Indian classical music.
Indian music history goes back approximately 4000 years. This ancient art is a universal language, which can be understood by sincere and receptive listeners of any nation. Through this language musicians try to share the immortal Light of the Soul.
YOGA FOR PEACE 2009
click here and access Yoga for Peace 2009 website:
„Be the change, you´d like to see in the world“ – Mahatma Ghandi *
>„ Ayurveda: An Alternative or Complementary Medicine? „<
by Robert E. Svoboda
About the event :
Yoga for Peace is the annual event that provides thousands of people with practice and teachings associated to Yoga, Ayurveda and cultures of peace.
“ Peace & Health „
An >>> interview <<< with dr. David Frawley, a Yoga, Ayurveda and Vedanta teacher, author of more then 20 books.
„ Make your peace „
An >>> interview <<< with Yogini Shambhavi, a Tantra practitioner and author of the book Yogini: unfolding the goddess within teaches some antidote for the violence that surrounds us today.
* Ayurveda TIPP (in Göttingen):
