(Wamiq Misbahi in NY Times)Trump is a man with a vision for America, not a specific vision, a great … More
Author: Promod Puri
Retired after 40 years of career in journalism. Former publisher and editor of The Link, a South Asian Canadian weekly newspaper from Vancouver, BC. Now a freelance writer. Published my first book titled "Hinduism:beyond rituals,customs and traditions". The book is educational dealing with all the facets of Hinduism.
Websites: promodpuri.com
progressivehindudialogue.com
promodpuri.blogspot.com
MEDITATION IN ACTION
A work or an activity performed with devotion and concentration of mind is an acceptable Hindu meditative practice. In this … More
Grouse Grind Meditation
Grouse Grind Meditation/ as posted in Tripadvisor Climbing the 2.9 km steep Grouse Grind mountainous hike in North Vancouver, … More
STUDIES IN HINDUISM:
In its antiquity, narratives and parables, philosophical depths, diversity in beliefs, rituals, myths and interpretations, the studies in Hinduism seem … More
KARMA IS DHARMA:
“When the reasoning is established in all its sincerity karma develops into prayer. For a practicing Hindu karma is dharma”. … More
HINDUISM IS A DEMOCRACY
“Hinduism is a democracy of conflicting, contradicting and controversial thoughts and theories. It is a recognition of diverse, secular and … More
LIVING IN THE PRESENT
By Promod Puri This brief article is inspired by widely acclaimed Vancouver-based spiritual writer Eckhart Tolle’s “Power of Now”. It … More
THE OLYMPIC SHOW
A multi-million-dollar sports carnival of athletic strength and spectacle by physically super human beings has started in Rio De Janeiro … More
President Donald Trump On The Phone With…….
Trump: Yes, yes Warren, it is me, Donald Trump, the President of the Untied States of America. Warren: Oh, thank … More
“Time Flies”
Life goes by very fast The fact is recognized when looking back at past events. The future events often seem … More
Sports Is Show Business
The basic reason to involve oneself in sports is to seek and maintain healthy body. Recreation comes next. But in … More
Politics
An Overview of the American Election Scene
Following the American election is like watching a live theatrical performance of wit and idiocy. The ongoing show besides its … More
Left Vs Right Ideologies
By Promod Puri What is swaying the world for the past several decades is the binaries of left and right … More
How To Win Elections Trump Style
By Promod Puri Unless a celestial intervention takes place the next spectacle of the American election will be the pompous … More
Genesis Of Kashmir Problem And Its Resolution
By Promod Puri The division of the Indian sub-continent in 1947 generated a persistent hostility between India and Pakistan, a … More
APPLES, ORANGES AND KASHMIR
By Promod Puri Apple and oranges don’t mix. They grow in separate regions and in separate climates. They have … More
Culture Supersedes Religion in Establishing National Identity
By Promod Puri Culture is a distinctive feature of one group of people comprising of several aspects. One of them … More
Hinduism and Vegetarian Diet
By Arran Stephens The overwhelming majority of the world’s Hindus live in India, which has the largest vegetarian population on … More
Message of Universality in Hindu Mantra
By Promod Puri OM PURNAM MANTRA “Om purnam adah purnam idam purnat purnam udachyate purnasya purnam adaya purnam evavashishyate”. An … More
Quantum Theory And Om
Ever wonder why we chant “om” before our yoga practice or prayer? Check out this interesting take on how Quantum … More
Hinduism: An Individual Experience
“Hinduism has no traditional ecclesiastical order, no centralized religious authorities, no governing body, no prophet(s) nor any binding holy book; … More
Stupidity Not Covered by ObamaCare
One issue ObamaCare can’t cover is the stupidity of Donald Trump and his likes including “Hindus For Trump”. Source: Stupidity … More
SIGNIFICANCE OF IDOL WORSHIPPING IN HINDUISM
Image formation is a very natural trait in human psychology. In our conscious state all our feelings, ideas and impulses … More
SIGNIFICANCE OF IDOL WORSHIPPING IN HINDUISM
Image formation is a very natural trait in human psychology. In our conscious state all our feelings, ideas and impulses … More
Trump And The Law Of Karma
It seems the law of karma has started playing heavily on Donald Trump. Ever since the presidential race started in … More
The Good & Bad In Rituals
Some rituals have rationales, explanations and acceptable interpretations. But there are others which are meaningless, vague and disconnected. These exhibit … More
History Of Hinduism
Excerpt from Hinduism Beyond Rituals, Customs And Traditions Hinduism has de-emphasized the period of its origin. Instead, it has taken … More
Bad Rituals Breed Fanaticism
One major drawback instituted in ambiguous rituals is the fear factor. And in absurdity, some rituals promise to work like … More
Rituals Are Part of Hinduism’s Portfolio
Ritual of worship is not only a devout service but meditative expression of reverence for a faith or deity as … More
A journey of self-discovery
By Purva Grover, Founder & Editor- The Indian Trumpet, Dubai, UAE Often, we’re not introduced to religion, rarely are we … More
All About Hinduism
Why are there so many gods and goddesses in Hinduism? Why worship an idol? Is going to temple mandatory in … More
MANUSMRITI IS ILLEGAL
“When India got Independence and Ambedkar being the principle author of the nation’s constitution and holding the law portfolio in … More
Some nuggets of history
May 8, 2016 edition By Aditi Garg Some say Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world and one that … More
Welcome
Progressive Hindu Dialogue is an initiative to explore, recognize and advance the rational, liberal and progressive nature of Hinduism. It … More
Rituals
The pathways to divinity are infused with words of morality and ethics, principles and noble deeds. Rituals facilitate the walk … More
Hinduism and Lord Ganesh
The art community’s fascination for Lord Ganesh is due to His unique appearance as a clearly recognizable elephant tusk-hooded portrayal. … More
