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SUMMARY:Buddhism: History\, Doctrines\, sects\, and practices (Part 2 )
DESCRIPTION:[ Register for the Zoom webinar by clicking here. ] \nVaYU\, the first Yoga University outside India\, located in Los Angeles\, USA\, is delighted to present the second edition of its Distinguished Speaker Series Webinars in 2025. \nJoin us on April 5th for an insightful virtual session with Prof. Hebbar\, a dedicated and esteemed scholar. \nDon’t miss this enriching experience! \nTitle: Buddhism: history\, doctrines\, sects\, and practices \nWhen: April 5th 9am-11am PST (US & Canada) \nAbstract: Brief biography of the Life of the Buddha (563-483 BCE); synopsis of his teachings; history of Buddhism in India; spread of Theravāda Buddhism into Sri Lanka\, Myanmar\, Thailand\, Laos\, and Cambodia. Spread of Mahāyāna Buddhism into China\, Korea\, Japan\, and Vietnam. Sects of Mahāyāna Buddhism in China and Japan. Spread of Vajrayāna Buddhism into Tibet\, Bhutan\, Sikkim & Ladakh regions of India\, and Mongolia. Sects of Vajrayāna Buddhism. \nDecline and disappearance of Buddhism in India after 1700 years (500 BCE to 1198 CE). \nSpeaker: Prof. B.N.Hebbar was born in India and had his secular and traditional schooling there. He has a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree from the University of Utrecht\, Netherlands\, an honorary Doctor of Divinity (D.D.)\, and a Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) degree from the University of South Africa. He has lectured extensively on Hinduism and Buddhism in North America\, Europe and Asia. He was the Executive Vice-President to the DC Area International Buddhist Committee (an association of the 13 Buddhist-majority nations of the world). \n \nHe has lectured at the Smithsonian Resident Associate Program in Eastern Religions [Summer 2006 and 2007]. He has lectured at NYU Medical School on Eastern Religions bioethics [Fall 2005] and at the Harvard Medical School on Eastern Religions bioethics [Fall 2005]. He has advised the Pentagon Board of Chaplains on Hindu Religious matters prior to First US-Iraq War [1990]. He was thrice nominated faculty member at the Freshman Scholars in Residence at George Washington University [2004\, 2006 and 2008]. He was the recipient of an Award from the Northern Virginia Korean Buddhist Community [2004] and the recipient of an Award from the Maryland Cambodian Buddhist Community [2007]. He was invited to join the Asian-American Pacific Islander White House Outreach Program [2009]. He was interviewed on Buddhism in the PBS documentary Asian and Abrahamic Faiths [2011]. He was interviewed on the Hindu and Buddhist doctrines of reincarnation in National Geographic International documentary On Reincarnation [2012]He has authored several articles in professional journals and has written three books. He currently teaches at George Washington University. He also has taught at the Honors Program at the University of Maryland [1997-2007]. He received the Bender Award in 2006 for Excellence-in-Education from George Washington University. He is currently chair of the Faculty Senate of Vivekananda Yoga University and has taught for several years in its RMA program. \n[ Register for the Zoom webinar by clicking here. ]
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SUMMARY:A NATION OF YOGIS : How Yoga and Vedanta Transformed American Spirituality
DESCRIPTION:[ Register for the Zoom webinar by clicking here. ] \nVaYU\, the 1st Yoga University outside India located in Los Angeles\, USA\, is delighted to offer its 4th Distinguished Speaker Series Webinar of 2025 with Phil Golberg\, an esteemed Author\, Philosopher and a Teacher. Please join us for this enlightening session. \nTitle: A NATION OF YOGIS : How Yoga and Vedanta Transformed American Spirituality \nWhen: April 19th\, 9AM – 10AM PST \nAbstract: Millions of Americans who take yoga classes constitute just one tributary of a mighty river that has been building for more than 200 years\, ever since seminal thinkers like Emerson and Thoreau (who called himself a yogi) first read the Bhagavad Gita. The effect has been to dramatically transform the spiritual landscape. In this presentation\, Philip Goldberg\, author of the award-winning book American Veda\, will illuminate the diverse and subtle ways this historic development took shape. \n \n[ Register for the Zoom webinar by clicking here. ] \nSpeaker BIO: Philip Goldberg has been studying India’s spiritual traditions for more than 50 years\, as a practitioner\, teacher\, and author. He is regarded as a leading expert on the historic transmission of India’s spiritual and philosophical heritage to the West. He was trained as a Transcendental Meditation teacher in 1970 and later became a public speaker\, spiritual counselor\, Interfaith Minister\, and prolific author. He has led workshops and lectured at major venues\, both in person and online\, and has taught classes for Hindu University of America\, Spirituality & Practice\, and other platforms\, as well as private courses on the Bhagavad Gita and the Upanishads. As a professional writer\, his essays and articles have appeared in numerous publications\, and he has authored or coauthored more than 25 books. His works include the definitive history\, American The Life of and Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times: Powerful Tools to Cultivate Clarity\, Calm and Courage. Phil hosts the Spirit Matters podcast\, where he interviews leading spiritual figures\, leads American Veda Tours to India\, and posts frequently on his Substack\, Practical Spirituality with Philip Goldberg. He also serves on the board of the Association for Spiritual Integrity and the advisory board of the National Museum of Religion. \n[ Register for the Zoom webinar by clicking here. ] \n  \n 
URL:https://vayuusa.org/event/a-nation-of-yogis-how-yoga-and-vedanta-transformed-american-spirituality/
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