HUA Buzz: Students and Faculty Speak on Hindu Studies at HUA and Exploring Hindu Philosophy,
This Week's Buzz?
Webinar This Saturday, March 1
What does being a conscious, engaged, and resilient Hindu mean? The Certificate program in Hindu Studies (CPHS) prepares students to engage with the world as a Hindu with confidence and clarity. It enables and promotes inter-generational resilience. It goes beyond seeking peace and spiritual grounding, i.e., the Adhyatmik dimension of Hindu Dharma, which is necessary and critically important but insufficient to engage with the world, especially an unfriendly one. In short, it supports students in discovering and embracing their Swadharma, which leads to a life of purpose, meaning, and fulfillment. ?
In this Webinar, Students, Faculty, and Shri Kalyan Viswanathan will share their thoughts about the centrality of the Certificate Program in Hindu Studies and what it can offer people who are willing to commit to its rigor.
Webinar This Sunday March 2
Long before the Greeks "invented" philosophy, the Vedic Hindu Darshanas explored the nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
This exploration evolved into the six classical orthodox systems of philosophy (Aastika Darshanas), which include Nyaya, Vaisheshika, Sankhya, Yoga, Mimamsa, and Vedanta, and the three heterodox systems (Nastika Darshanas), which include Charvaka, Jaina, and Bauddha.
In this webinar, Dr. Kalika Uttarkar will provide a brief overview of these nine Darshanas and introduce a course on the systems of Hindu philosophy.
Webinars Next weekend
Recent Blog: Conflicts in Ayurveda
The World Association for Vedic Studies (WAVES) conference hosted an insightful panel discussion on the ongoing challenges in Ayurveda, particularly addressing the dietary conflicts and integration issues with modern day life, as well as co-existence with Western medicine. Moderated by Dr. Mahadevan Seetharaman.
?? Experiencing Shiva: A Sacred Retreat ??
Join us for a profound?three-day retreat,?Experiencing ?iva, set amidst the tranquil Pine Lake Retreat, Orlando. As nature ushers in Vasanta ?tu, welcome the?Ugādi, the Hindu New Year, with?Ga?apati Pūjā,?Pa?cā?ga-?rava?a,?Rudrābhi?eka, Homa, Vedic chants, soulful music, and joyful?Holi celebrations. Delve into the divine through Vedic mantras, Upani?adic teachings, Purā?ic legends, ?iva Tīrthas, stotras, and sacred rituals, songs and more, guided by esteemed scholars and artists. Experience the ādhibhautika, ādhidaivika, and ādhyātmika dimensions of ?iva, culminating in deep devotion and transformative learning, sprinkled with joyous laukika celebrations.?
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?? Experiencing Rāgas Retreat ??
Spend the Ugādi weekend at the HUA campus in Orlando, immersed in the sublime world of Indian classical music. As Vasanta ?tu, the Vedic spring, unfolds a season of renewal, blossoming, and joyous beginnings, usher in the Hindu New Year through an immersive engagement with the timeless tradition of ?āstrīya Sa?gīta.
This retreat offers a rare confluence of the mellifluous music, vibrant celebration of Holi, and profound explorations of India’s rāga-based musical heritage. Set against the backdrop of nature’s own awakening, it invites participants to attune themselves to the harmonies of both sound and spirit.?
2025 CAAM Conference
The California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine (CAAM) invites Ayurveda students, practitioners, and enthusiasts to our annual conference. With California being home to the highest number of Ayurvedic practitioners in the U.S., this event offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow.
Why Attend:
Fundraising Update
We did it! The beginning of the acquisition of California College of Ayurveda!
We cannot thank you enough for making the first step possible, which is the fulfilment of the first instalment. We don't if we have told you this or if we told it enough, but we are proud of our donor community. It’s with your commitment to Dharma and dharmic education that we have been able to achieve this milestone. This transformative expansion empowers us to integrate traditional Hindu wellness practices into a structured academic environment, forging a one-of-a-kind institution. Yet, with this extraordinary achievement comes the vital responsibility of fostering and enhancing this center of learning. Your steadfast support is crucial in ensuring its growth and sustainability, allowing it to flourish as a global hub for Hindu scholarship and holistic well-being.
As we celebrate this achievement we cannot lose sight of the upcoming second instalment due in the month of April, 2025. We are reaching out to you to help us fulfil the commitment. Your generosity goes beyond a simple donation; it is a commitment to safeguarding ancient wisdom and advancing holistic health. Every contribution moves us closer to our target, magnifying the impact we can achieve collectively. Be a part of this historic endeavor. Together, we can bridge the gap and forge a legacy that will inspire and benefit future generations.?
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