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  1. TJ_Lee

    Hinduism Outside of India

    There is a handful of people, other than visitors, that are Hindu's. Any form of a temple is at a home, so most worship at home. Buddhism is intertwined in the Tibetan culture and so they are pretty much just Buddhist. However, they know quite a bit about Hinduism and have no problem discussing...
  2. TJ_Lee

    Today we stand together

    This is lovely! ♥ Our temple is holding a vigil and prayers tonight, the mosques here are on lock down for now, so our Islamic community will be joining us at temple for prayers and donations. Hopefully whatever terrible creatures that caused this destruction and pain will be caught and...
  3. TJ_Lee

    Hello There! =)

    Oh I agree! You do see it making more of an appearance recently in more places than it was. Not how it was before obviously, but still better than before. And way more multicultural acceptance of different 'ethnic" backgrounds is definitely helping. For example, me, pasty white girl haha...
  4. TJ_Lee

    Hello There! =)

    I think any type of "monument" carved into the caves is awe inspiring regardless, it takes a lot of love and work to that. I know Undavalli Caves are still used as a place of worship as well as a historical monument for sure. I'm not positive on Badami, there are temples set up in the town in...
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    Hello There! =)

    That sounds correct, he said it starts and ends during summer, so 45 days would make sense. It's for a pilgrimage mostly but they let tourist go in too. at least I think it's the same place. I'll have to ask him. I am obsessed with the cave temples in India! They fascinate me beyond belief. <3
  6. TJ_Lee

    Hello There! =)

    Badami Cave Temple specifically ... and Undavalli Caves. Amarnath is way up north I think? I have a friend that's planning a trip there at the end of the year.
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    Striving for wealth in Hinduism - good, bad or neutral?

    Wealth can come in a variety of ways. Financial, spiritual, friendship, etc. It's not 'evil" unless you are using it for wrong are searching for it out of greed, when you ignore the Dharma. When you earn wealth to help yourself, your family, and others (Nitya Karma), there is nothing wrong with...
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    Hello There! =)

    Thank you so much! I'm so happy to be here.
  9. TJ_Lee

    Hello There! =)

    India is just magnificent to me, everything about it is amazing, even the awful traffic. haha I plan on going back this summer, not sure how long I'll stay this time but I'd really love to see as many temples as I can, the bigger ones, The Cave Temple too. Regardless, I do know I'll be there...
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    Hello There! =)

    Hardiwar is nothing but traffic, it's a pain in the bum. I only went as far south as Mumbai, where I spent most of my time. Rameswaram and Meenakshi, I want to go there so bad, they are my top places on my bucket list for next time I'm India.
  11. TJ_Lee

    Hello There! =)

    Are you talking about the Swaminarayan Akshardham? That's actually the first temple, even though I think it's more a theme park, I went to. It was amazing but definitely a tourist attraction. However you are correct, God is there because it pulled me right in. Especially the garden! Then I went...
  12. TJ_Lee

    Oh! Frual means like, that's intriguing, You are more than welcome, thank you for the Choco...

    Oh! Frual means like, that's intriguing, You are more than welcome, thank you for the Choco Taco. =) I now have to stop and get one on the way home.
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  13. TJ_Lee

    Hello There! =)

    When I go, it's either during the week in the evenings or for certain holidays or puja. I go to work early in the mornings so I rarely get the privilege of visiting morning weekdays. I mostly do my worship and prayers at home, I like to visit temple but the tourist attraction feel is kind of...
  14. TJ_Lee

    Hello There! =)

    It's beautiful, and crowded haha, but everyone is lovely there. I definitely recommend visiting if you get the chance.
  15. TJ_Lee

    Hello There! =)

    Sorry! lol I know they're terrible but they are one of my guilty pleasures. And thank you. =D
  16. TJ_Lee

    In the west I'm "New Age". In the east I'm "Traditional".

    In the west I'm "New Age". In the east I'm "Traditional".
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  17. TJ_Lee

    Hello There! =)

    Thank you so much!
  18. TJ_Lee

    Hello There! =)

    Thank you and of course you can ask, it's the Malibu Hindu Temple.
  19. TJ_Lee

    Hello There! =)

    Thank you! =)
  20. TJ_Lee

    Hello There! =)

    My favorite! That's probably the greatest gift I've ever received.
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