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This is a question for Big Joe mostly. In my city there are about 25 mosques: http://www.salatomatic.com/sub/Canada/Alberta/Edmonton/w3NnWVwH2C How come so many? I realise that one reason would simply be geography within the city and size of the community. Obviously people don't really want...

I like this forum. In my opinion, the main posters have a lot of intelligence. Therefore I respect the opinions posted here. Now ... my view of religious tolerance has always been something like this: to unconditionally allow other people on this planet to hold their beliefs, however different...

Nearly all South Indian style temples hold an annual festival. It is a time of anywhere from 5 to 31 days when the intensity around the temple is heightened by more ritual, rites that are only done once a year, etc. Live musicians perform along with the rites, and are in tune with what the...

I'm glad this forum exists cause I can ask questions and get decent answers. ( I think.) Today for about what seemed the 3000th time I was asked why Hindus worship so many Gods, and it occurred to me (that happens after you get the same question over and over) to give a snarky response of ...

I came across this article recently in Huff post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/josh-schrei/the-god-project-hinduism_b_486099.html I've always found it ridiculously difficult to explain the massive difference between Sanatana Dharma and western faiths to anyone coming from the west. Maybe this...

Well? Which will it be for you? I have already organised a living will that indicates cremation within 24 hours, unless an autopsy is required by law, no embalming, and simple. The basic box and the electric modern crematorium. After that a small memorial service may be held. Some Tamil...

Hindu Temples vary greatly. They come in basically three kinds: Agamic temples, halls/houses of worship, and shrines. All can be referred to as temples, but they vary greatly, as can the vibration within each. All are open to all Hindus, and have opening/closing hours times. They can be run by...

In certain branches of Hinduism, we do penance. There are roughly 3 main reasons, and the penances are many varied. Reason 1) atonement ... a soul recognises they did something wrong, and they want to make up for it ... take on the karma of it immediately or soon Reason 2) clearing the way ...

I met a young man at temple this morning from Andhra Pradesh, who told me how he was studying for his Masters, where he went to school, etc. It occurred to me that his goal seemed to be a degree, rather than a more spiritual one. Of course the degree can be seen as a means to the other goals...

There are several takes on this, depending on who you talk to. Some see it as totally necessary in order for the planet to get along. Others are more, 'You do your thing, I'll do my thing. If you don't bother me, I won't bother you.' and leave it at that. Some also say they benefit from...

There are so many common misconceptions about Hinduism in the interfaith world. As a practicing Hindu along with other practicing Hindus, maybe we can clear up some of those. One example is how vast we are. On this forum, for example, there are only 3 or 4 Hindus that are active. So this...

Namaskaram, Hello, Vannakkam, Aloha, I'm here because I have an interest in interfaith discussion for the betterment of mankind. We need to learn how to get along ... obviously. I'm a Saivite Hindu, and of course have a particular interest in dispelling misunderstanding about Hinduism, as...