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Hertsmere Community Conference at Wyllyotts Theatre: Interfaith Collaboration for Cohesion
At Wyllyotts Theatre in Potters Bar, the Hertsmere Community Conference gathered civic, faith, and voluntary leaders to strengthen social cohesion through practical interfaith collaboration. Temple President Her Grace Visakha dasi served on a panel representing the Krishna temple community and emphasized dharmic values—ahimsa, seva, satya, and karuna—that align across Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. The…
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Discover Resilience: UC Berkeley’s Breakthrough Forum on Kashmiri Hindus’ Displacement
I share a first-person reflection from a packed UC Berkeley forum that centered Kashmiri Hindu voices and history. You’ll discover essential context on the 1990 exodus, patterns of ethnic cleansing, and the lived experiences of the diaspora. Highlights include Drew Kaul’s moving keynote, a deep-dive panel on history and reconciliation, and cultural anchors like Sharada…
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Parliament Of The World’s Religions Features Discussion On Distinguishing The Sacred Swastika From Hitler’s Hakenkreuz
The panel at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago focused on distinguishing the sacred Swastika from Hitler’s Hakenkreuz, featuring representatives from various faiths who highlighted the historical, cultural, and spiritual disparities between these symbols. Emphasizing the Swastika’s ancient origins and positive connotations across Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Native American traditions, the discussion clarified…