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Obstacles And Opportunities For Hindu Temples In America& - Dr Chander Shaykher (s05-2)
1. 1 Session 5Coordination and Cooperation Among MandirsObstacles And Opportunities ForHindu Temples In America Dr. Chander Shaykher South Florida Hindu Temple September 11-13, 2009
2. 2 Hindu Temples In America A ) Obstacles a) Underlying Problems b) Manifestations c ) Risks B ) Opportunities a ) Local b ) Global C) Suggested Solutions D) Conclusions
3. 3 Source Of Problems Migration Of Hindus To US – Recent Phenomenon Rapid Proliferation Of Hindu Temples Strong Regional/Cultural Overtones Going Back To Roots – Nostalgia Unfolding Of Conflicts based on Cultural/Linguistic/Economic Differences. Absence Of Spiritual Leadership.
4. 4 Manifestations A ) Problems with Governance Selection – Unacceptable Election - Power Struggles B ) Conflicting Goals – Ritual/Spiritual/Cutural/Political C ) Polarization Of Communities with Next Generation Loosing Interest
5. 5 Opportunities A ) Local a) A Generation Of Hindus Proud of Heritage b ) Establishing the rightful place for Hindu Community B ) Global a) Revitalizing Hindu Dharma – By Example b) Leadership in establishing a Global Culture Based on Principles Of Sanatan Dharma
6. 6 Suggested Solutions I) Discard the Regional / Linguistic Biases 2) Common Mission – To Preserve, Propagate and Perpetuate the Timeless Principles Of Sanatan Dharma . 3) Uniform Guidelines For Temple Governance 4) Dispute Resolution Mechanisms 5) Priest Training Programs 6) Educational Programs in Vedic Scholarship - Acharyas
7. 7 Summary A) Source Of Problems is Hanging on to Past Baggage And Lack of Spiritual Leadership B) Problems Manifested in Problems Of Governance , Conflicting Goals , And Polarization Of Communities C) Opportunity Of Epic Proportions.. 1) Opportunity For Our Next Generation 2) Opportunity For Sanatan Dharma to become the Global Culture D ) Solution Lies in : 1) Governance - Evolving Principles For Optimal Governance 2) Spiritual Leadership - Properly Trained Priests and Acharyas 3) Paradigm Shift - From Regional to Universal ,From Ritual to Spiritual , From Individual to Eternal…Sanatana Dharma
