Guest guest Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 Sanatana Dharma Needs Your Help Today Sanatana Dharma is the most ancient spiritual tradition known to humanity. Sanatana Dharma is the Eternal Natural Way. There was never a time when Dharma did not exist, nor shall it ever cease to be. Dharma itself, being an eternal manifestation of God's grace, can never come to an end. Despite this fact, however, Dharma can periodically disappear from our own limited vision at certain times in history when the majority of humanity chooses to dedicate their lives to selfish material pursuit, rather than to the pursuit of Truth. Our current era is precisely one of those dark times in global history in which our society has turned its collective back on the life-giving principles of Dharma. In order to end the widespread suffering, sense of meaninglessness, economic decline, social chaos, spiritual confusion, as well as ethical and moral degeneracy that we are witnessing today, we must revive Sanatana Dharma. And we must do so now. As our direct response to challenge of the negative energies of our dark era, known as the Kali Yuga, it is incumbent upon those of us who are still dedicated to upholding Dharmic principles to do everything in our power to revitalized Dharmic civilization today. Dharma forms the very basis of justice, peace, social harmony, positive culture, enlightenment, health, and all meaningful progress. It is stated in the sacred Mahabharata: dharmo rakshati rakshitaha, " Those who preserve Dharma are likewise protected by Dharma. " Does Dharma have a future? Yes it does! But that future is now dependent on you who are reading this message right now. Please read the below information to see how you can help support Sanatana Dharma today: THE CENTER FOR DHARMA STUDIES (CDS) A Hindu Ashram with a Global Mission http://dharmacentral.com/ashram.php Be a Friend of Dharma Today! By God's grace, and under the qualified guidance of Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharyaji, we will be establishing a large teaching center and ashram in the Omaha area by this Fall that will serve as a one of a kind, globally renowned resource facility for the dedicated study and practice of pure and authentic Sanatana Dharma. The Center for Dharma Studies is designed to be a preferred destination for Dharma students from throughout the world. Dynamic classes, satsangs, Hindu Youth Celebration events, and seminars by many of the world's leading Dharma teachers will take place in our new ashram. In addition, this center will house one of the nation's best Sanatana Dharma libraries, as well as operate a natural health facility and school offering such traditional Hindu healing modalities as Ayurveda and Yoga. The initial first-phase goal is to purchase a home in the Midtown area of Omaha, Nebraska - the geographical center of the U.S. We are currently seeking, at the minimum, a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom building, with a large gathering space on the ground floor. Our capital budget for the purchase and remodeling of the initial building is US$250,000, with the immediate goal of raising US$50,000 by December 25, 2009. http://dharmacentral.com/ashram.php How You Can Help The new Center for Dharma Studies is a valuable resource for the entire world Hindu community. Our new Dharma center/ashram can only become a reality with your practical commitment to providing the donations necessary for the initial purchase and monthly upkeep of the ashram. By investing generously in the new Center for Dharma Studies ashram, you are directly ensuring the future preservation of Dharma. If you would like to help support this important project for Dharma during this exciting time, please donate today. Monthly direct deposit is available. The International Sanatana Dharma Society is an IRS recognized, tax-exempt, religious non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible. To donate online, please visit the following link: http://dharmacentral.com/ashram.php Or you may write a check or money order to: International Sanatana Dharma Society P.O. Box 390502 Omaha, NE 68139-0502 U.S.A. For much more information, including a powerfully moving video of Sri Acharyaji speaking about his vision for the Center for Dharma Studies, please visit us on the web: http://dharmacentral.com/ashram.php Thank you for your continued support. About Sri Acharyaji: of the Center for Dharma Studies Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya (Dr. Frank Morales, Ph.D.) is universally acclaimed as one of the world's most respected and qualified Dharma teachers and Hindu spiritual leaders. Dr. Deepak Chopra has exclaimed in 2002: " You've done truly phenomenal work teaching the pure essence of Yoga " . In a similar manner, Dr. David Frawley has said about Sri Acharyaji, " Dr. Frank Morales represents the Sankalpa [the will] of the Hindu people and the cause of Sanatana Dharma. I urge all Hindus everywhere to give him your full support, assistance, and encouragement in his crucial work. He needs and deserves our help. " Sri Acharyaji was the Resident Acharya (Spiritual Preceptor) of the Hindu Temple of Nebraska from 2007 to July 2009, which represents the first time in American history that a Hindu temple has ever made such an esteemed appointment. Born in a Christian family, Sri Acharyaji began his personal spiritual journey over 35 years ago at the tender age of ten when he read the Bhagavad Gita for the very first time. He coupled his decades of intense spiritual practice and study with advanced academic achievements, earning a B.A. in philosophy/theology from Loyola University Chicago, as well as an M.A. and Ph.D. in religious studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Explaining to his doctoral advisor that " I don't want to just study the history of religion…I want to make religious history " , Sri Acharyaji eventually left academia to devote himself exclusively to spiritual teaching and to the preservation of the great tradition of Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism). Today, Sri Acharyaji occupies his full time teaching Dharma spirituality to diverse audiences. In addition to leading classes, satsanghas, seminars and lecturing on Sanatana Dharma widely, Sri Acharyaji is a renowned author, as well as a personal spiritual guide (guru) to a rapidly increasing following of enthusiastic students from both the Indian and the non-Indian communities. Some of his books include: " Radical Universalism: Does Hinduism Teach that All Religions are the Same? " , published by Voice of India Press. For more information about the life and teachings of Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya and how you can personally help him in the monumental task of reviving Dharma globally, please visit his website: http://www.dharmacentral.com We humbly urge you to please forward this important information to all individuals, forums, blogs, websites and discussion groups dedicated to Dharma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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