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Garden Project
Check "Volunteer Opportunities" for more information.
HSNC Diwali Program 2009
Congrats for a successful program!
Om Temple, Inc. and Omnifaith, Inc.
Sanatan Dharma Scholarship
Sanatan Dharma and Science Annual Essay Competition
Topic: Evolution and Sanatan Dharma
Purpose: To explore the scientific basis behind Sanatan Dharma concepts, especially Vedic Philosophy
Eligibility: High school and college students, with atleast one practicing Hindu parent
Prize: Gor the first competition:
College Students: $1000, $500, $300
High School Students: $1000, $500, $300
(these awards may be increased depending upon the availability of the funds)
The award winning essays will be published online as well as submitted to national and regional media.
Deadlines: Essay submission- August 30, 2009; Award announcement: August 31st, 2009
Presentation of the prizes shall be made at a special ceremony at the next HMEC conference.
Additional complementary prizes will be announced as the funds increase.
The 1st prize winning entries shall be published in the HMEC souvenir and all at omtemple.com site.
All the winning entries shall be submitted for publication in national and regional papers with the media announcements.
At least one parent must be a practicing Hindu.
For further information check out
All of the material above is directly quoted from the Sanatan Dharma Scholarship flyer.
Vedanta Lecture Series
From July 27th to 30th, HSNC is presenting a lecture series on Vedanta by Swami Shivender Nagar
What is Vedanta?
Vedanta is a systematic and formulated knowledge of life and living. Vedanta means culmination of knowledge. It is the knowledge which reveals your real SELF. With this knowledge you attain absolute peace and happiness. Vedanta also explains how to meet the challenges of the world. It gives you the technique of action applicable to all walks of life. It can be practically applied at home, in office, in the streets, everywhere. Following this technique you command success and prosperity in the world. About Swamiji This will be Swamiji’s seventh visit to the Triangle in as many years. In the past he has addressed gatherings at the Hindu Bhavan and at NC State University. Swami Shivender Nagar has studied Vedanta at the prestigious Vedanta Academy at Lonavala, near Mumbai, India, under the internationally acclaimed Swami Parthasarthy. He conducts regular Vedanta classes in New Delhi and has given talks at several world venues including London School of Economics and at the United Nations, Geneva. For more information Please contact any of the Hindu Society Board of Director members for more information or call Vivek Bhargava at 919-960-2936. July 27, 29, 30: 7:30 pm to 9 pm
July 28: 6:30 pm to 8 pm
Susan Ershler Presentation
Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 17th from 1 PM to 2:30 PM.
HSNC Om Squad is pleased to bring a special presentation by Susan Ershler, author of the best seller 'Together On the Top of the World'. Susan and her husband Phil became the first couple in history to climb the Seven Summits together, the highest mountain on each of the world's seven continents. That remarkable journey culminated at the top of Mount Everest on May 16, 2002. Today, Susan tours the world speaking about her life journey and sharing with others her secrets for success, determination, and achieving seemingly impossible goals. Make sure to visit her web site www.susanershler.com to get more insight about her and her illustrious career. This free event is only and specially for children 10 years and older. Do not miss this great opportunity. Summer Camp 2009
Preparations have started for this year's summer camp! While last year's was a success, we wish to make this years even better. Volunteer opportunities are available, and registration has started! Click here for more details and for registration forms.
Youth Lectures
In 2008, the advisory committee mailed out surveys to HSNC Members and several respondents requested to have an hour long Sunday worship & explanation of Hindu Rituals. Based on the input provided by you, we are organizing the lecture (in English) on Hinduism for our youths.
The lecture takes place on the first Sunday of each month in the HSNC Temple Hall from 11:30AM to 12:30PM. All community youth are invited to attend this lecture. Lunch is provided.
Garba/ Bhangra Night
On Feb. 27th, 2009 we held a Garba and Bhangra Night at the HSNC main hall. The aim of this program was to introduce Om Squad to the high school and college community. The night was a great success. Garba music was by Sargam Group and DJ Rang provided the music for Bhangra. No one expected the attendance to be so high; whereas we had expected about 50 people, there were easily over double that number present Friday night. The participation and the constant surge of energy present throughout the night was incredible. There were food and drinks for those who wanted them, and at the end of it all we were all thouroughly exhausted. If this event was to judge the success of Om Squad then we can confidently say that this group has a bright future in this growing community.
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