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Welcome to WAVES 2008 - 7 th International Conference
University of Central Florida, ORLANDO, FLORIDA F1 32816
Student Union Building JUNE 27-29, 2008
TWO YOUTH PANELS ON SUNDAY JUNE 29, starting at 10:30 am
| Theme : Hinduism as a Global Religion |
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Organizers – Dr. Madan L. Goel and Vijay Pallod
Chair – Jeffrey Armstrong
Panelists –Jaya Goswami, Nikhil Joshi, Mitesh Kapadia, Rajiv Malhotra.
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- What are the essential features of Vedic thoughts in Hinduism? What are major sources of Vedic knowledge for young generation? – home, temples, and high school and college campuses? .
- What are the obstacles for in learning and practicing Vedic knowledge – language, resource materials, interest?
- How to bring Vedic knowledge to work place and community?
- How to explain Vedic culture to peers and teachers?
- What can be done to enhance the effectiveness of current youth groups involved in creating awareness of Vedic and Hindu culture?
Inter-Generational Dialogue |
Organizers – Dr. Madan L. Goel and Vijay Pallod
Chair – Rajiv Malhotra
Panelists – Kamlesh Kapur, Jeffrey Armstrong, Sunita Chandak, Vishaal Gupta, Nikhil Joshi, Aditi Banerjee
- Are today’s Hindus the practicing inheritors of Vedic tradition – who is to decide?
- What is required of youth to claim the Vedic heritage?
- Is western culture more or less congenial for practicing Vedic traditions?
- What could the parents do to promote practice of Vedic culture amongst the youth?
- Is home, temple, or a college campus appropriate avenue to provide Vedic knowledge
Participation from the floor will be encouraged. Bring your questions and comments. |
Registration: Students: $50. Registration includes meals during the conference. Register at desk on conference day or Send payments to World Assn. For Vedic Studies ,C/O Dhirendra Shah, 780 Ullswater Cove, Alpharetta, GA 30022. (770) 664-8779; Fax (770) 664-8780; siaram@aol.com. |
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