Hindu American Foundation launched

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Hindu American Foundation launched

14.20 IST 08th May 2004

 

By IndiaExpress Bureau

 

A group to further understanding of Hinduism and promote its ethos

of tolerance and pluralism has been launched in the United States.

 

The 'Hindu American Foundation' would provide a voice for the two

million-strong Hindu community in the US by interacting with

government, media, think-tanks and the public about the religion and

issues concerning them, according to a release from the group in

Washington.

 

At a function on May 5, the Foundation members interacted with over

a dozen US legislators with the purpose of furthering understanding

of Hinduism and promoting its ethos of tolerance and pluralism, the

release said.

 

Sri Ravi Shankar of the Art of Living Foundation was also present.

 

Shankar said liberty, assimilation and pluralism are the salient

features of both American and Hindu cultures.

 

HAF President Mihir Meghani said the attendance of many

Congressional leaders was a reflection of the rising numbers and

growing contributions of Hindu Americans.

 

 

 

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