Senior Life Institute Presents Hinduism A Four-Session Program Ganesha – The Elephant God Learn about the foundations of Hinduism Compare and contrast Hinduism and Christianity Highland Presbyterian Church Discover how Hinduism is practiced in India and the West Take a virtual tour of a Hindu Temple 500 East Roseville Road Experience Yoga postures, breathing techniques, Lancaster, PA 17601 chanting and meditation from your chair (717) 569-2651 View a personal collection of Hindu art www.highlandpc.org FOUNDATIONS OF THE HINDU RELIGION Thursday, October 5, 2017 @10:00 am–1:30pm Mr. Chuck Stoner, retired Hempfield High School Non-Western World Cultures Teacher and Collector of Asian Art, will introduce us to the Hindu Religion by explaining, the origins of Hinduism, Hindu terms, Gods, Goals, Nirvana and Moksha FOUNDATIONS OF THE HINDU RELIGION (PART 2) AND AN INTRODUCTION OF VEDANTA: THE PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATION OF HINDUISM Thursday, October 19, 2017 @10:00 am–1:30pm Mr. Chuck Stoner returns for the first morning session to complete his session one topics. In addition, he will provide clarity of understanding for difficult Hindu concepts. Dr. Jeffery Long, Prof. of Religion and Asian Studies at Elizabethtown College, is a Shiva (Siva) Nataraja (head) prolific author and popular lecturer of many Hindu topics. During the second at Shanti Mandir and Sarasvati – Goddess of morning session, he will present on Vedanta, the differences and similarities of Ashram near Walden, NY Learning and Arts Christianity and Hinduism, and the importance of Diwali (the Hindu holiday celebrating victory of light over darkness) HINDUISM IN PRACTICE Thursday, November 2, 2017 @10:00 am–1:30pm Dr. Jeffery Long returns for both morning sessions to present on the practice of Hinduism in India and the West. Subtopics will include caste in India as a social Gopura entrance to the system not connected to the Hindu religion, Dr. Long’s decision to convert to Hindu – Jain Cultural Hinduism after being raised in the Catholic faith, and Jainism (an ancient world Center at Wappingers religion originating in India with some similarities to the Hindu religion). Falls, NY HINDU ART, ARCHITECTURE AND YOGA Thursday, November 16, 2017 @10:00 am-1:30pm Mr. Chuck Stoner, for a final presentation, shares his photographs of the Hindu – Jain Center, Wappingers Falls, NY in virtual tour form, along with commentary on Hindu Art and Architecture as it relates to the Center. Chuck’s personal collection of Hindu Art will be on display. Ms. Julie Cramer, owner of Half Moon Yoga Studio, Elizabethtown, will provide an adapted, authentic yoga session for all participants to enjoy in their seat. The session will offer yoga in asana (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques) chanting and meditation. Celebrating Diwali – The three speakers: Mr. Chuck Stoner, Dr. Jeffery Long, Ms. Julie Cramer Victory of Light over Darkness .