Hinduism and Buddhism

This last Sunday, I had the privilege of attending an interfaith lecture on Hinduism and Buddhism at the Tri-State Buddhist Temple. We heard from Yogacharya Srinidhi Baba of the Kriya Yogic tradition who spoke on the history of the Sanantana Dharma (also known as Hinduism) in India, as well as the nature of God-Realization and the Soul in Vedic tradition.

We then heard from the Venerable Claude d’Estrée, who is a lineage holder in both the Tibetan Gelugpa and Korean Son traditions, as well as a professor of the University of Denver. He discussed some of the basic tenets of Buddhism, addressed the differences between Hindu and Buddhist conceptions such as karma, dharma, and the soul (atman). He then taught a meditation in mindfulness colloquially known as the raisin meditation.

This event is one in a series of lectures on different religious traditions organized by the Youth Interfaith Group of St. Paul, Denver. The next lecture is on Judaism and Islam, and will be hosted at the Denver Islamic Society Mosque (2124 S. Birch St) at 2:30 on March 1st. We hope to see you all there.