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A GLOBAL EDUCATION EVENT: Dharma’s Significance in Hindu Traditions

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Wednesday, 07 July 2010 09:56
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The Global Education and Peace Network invites you to come hear Anjana Prasad speak on “Dharma and its Significance in Hindu Traditions” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 15, in Room 105 of the Shouvlin Center at Wittenberg University. Within the Hindu beliefs, Dharma transcends time, place and culture and its applications becomes a recognizable reality. The true essence of Hinduism is in the awareness of oneself in relation to Dharma.

“Hindu folklore and interpretation of the two great epics -- Ramayan and Mahabharath are one of the most fascinating subjects”, says Anjana Prasad the Sunday School teacher at Hindu School of Springfield. In addition to her involvement with Sunday school for 13 years, Anjana has been coordinating cultural events bringing the members of the Springfield Hindu Community together in celebration. Whether it is at Sunday School with young learners or at public events with mature audience, Anjana uses anecdotes and excerpts, to communicate about “Dharma” (righteousness) which is regarded as the moral compass in the Hindu Way of Life. Anjana, her husband Dr. Shiva Prasad and their two sons Rahul and Rohan live in Bellefontaine. Exploring various cultures and understanding the complex political structures of the world is another passion for Anjana while she coaches the students of Bellefontaine City Schools for debating at the Model United Nations program.

This is the eleventh Global Education and Peace Network 2009-10 program in their series “Sharing our Stories: Family and Cultural Traditions that Shape Us.” The group started after September 11, 2001 when the City of Springfield sponsored Study Circles to build more understanding among cultures. The series is co-sponsored by the Center for Civic and Urban Engagement at Wittenberg University, and offers a monthly program to build global awareness of different cultures. For more information, contact: Nancy Flinchbaugh, (937) 324-7696.

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