2nd Australian Hindu Conference to be held on April 11-12 at UWS, Parramatta, Sydney.

Dear Friends

I cordially invite you to attend the 2nd Australian Hindu Conference to be held on the weekend of April 11-12 at UWS, Parramatta, Sydney.

Building on the success of 1st Hindu Conference in 2008, the theme of this 2009 Conference is "Sustaining Australia through strengthening bonds amongst Communities"

2nd Australian Hindu Conference will be opened & presided by Pujya Swamiji Dayananda Saraswati, the Jagadguru & Convenor of Hindu Dharma Acharya Sabha from India.

He will be joined by Swami Vigyanananda -VHP Internatinal Co -ordinator, and several community leaders & spiritual leaders from Temples and Missions of Australia and overseas. The 2 day conference also brings together Youth, Women and top professionals to highlight their issues/contributions and stimulate discussions through various workshops. Also attending will be Australian Political leaders and spiritual leaders from other Dharmic traditions such as Jain, Sikh, Buddhism and so on.

The purpose of this annual Australian Hindu Conference is to bring together all Hindus and Australian leaders to foster better understanding of the diversity of the Hindu way of life and work jointly in contributing to the on-going well being of Australia & the World!

The Conference will explore the following topics, your participation is important:

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Uniting all Hindus in Australia coming from different countries.
* Understanding all Dharma traditions such as Jain, Sikh, Buddhist, Confucian, Shinto, Taoist etc. strengthening bonds amongst them & working together for common good.
* Unity within Hindu Dharma: Saiva, Vaishnava, Veer-Shaiva, Sakta, Arya Samaj etc.
* Understanding Aboriginal, Hindu and Australian communities and interactions.
* Developing relations and working with Australian Government agencies, leaders etc.

Special Workshops focusing on

* Youth - Developing leadership among Hindu youth; Challenges and their responses
* Women, Children and Elders - Need of Hindu Social Service to address their issues
* Co-operation amongst Hindu Temples/Missions & Integrating Youth & Family

Great opportunity to meet, greet & contribute!

* Join Top Leaders from all walks of Life speak on their experiences and contributions.
* Join the Workshops on Community issues & make a contribution.
* Enjoy 2 days of meeting great people & energise on Hindu Heritage & its positive future!
* Enjoy various cultural programs, discussions and refreshments, all included.

We cordially invite you with family & friends to attend this inspiring event.

Conference Details:

Venue: University of Western Sydney(UWS) Campus, Parramatta, Corner, James Ruse Drive & Victoria Road, Plenty of Parking on Campus.

Date/Time: Sat/Sun April 11-12, 2009. Conf. opens at 9am on Sat 11th April.

Conf.Fee: Only $50 for both days (includes delicious lunch, Tea/Coffee etc); Concession $30

RSVP: Reply email to confirm your booking as seats are limited.



Payment: Cheque or Direct Deposit.

Cheque payble to Vishva Hindu Parishad, Post to: Mr. Brij Pal Singh, President, VHP Australia, 4 Albion Street, Pennant Hills, NSW 2120

I look forward to your company,

Kindly attend and forward this invitation to your colleagues and friends,

Best Regards

Akila Ramarathinam.



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