Exams in London

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News from Vivekananda Centre London:

 

This week we have been very busy with examinations on Hinduism.

We had about 150 candidates sitting for various exams set by University of

London. GCSE exams are meant for 16 year olds. A/S level exams are

meant for the 17 year olds. We are the single most active body

involved in this work. All our courses are non-commercial and

non-sectarian.

 

We have just finished with both these examinations.

These exams generate a great deal of interest and excitement

in the local Hindu circles. We train lots of candidates from many

sectarian bodies and temple authorities from all around the country.

This year we had 7 GCSE and 2 A/S level classes.

The demand for this work is increasing all the time.

 

We are now planning a set of lectures on foundation

of Hinduism at Imperial college. This is a very important venue as

this college is considered to be the best science college in the country.

We hope to get a good response from the London university students.

 

Our main aim is not this - it is really to take the teachings

of Vedanta into the host community.

We face a lot of resistance. Since the time of Vivekananda

many 'charlatan gurus' have turned up in the West and have

done a great deal of damage. Hinduism does not have a good image.

It will need a lot of work to tidy up this situation.

 

regards

jay

Vivekananda Centre London