Buddhist philosophy refers to the ancient Indian philosophical system of the Buddhist religion. It comprises all the philosophical investigations and systems of inquiry that developed among various schools of Buddhism in ancient India. Buddhism combines both, philosophical reasoning and the practice of meditation. Buddhist religion presents a multitude of Buddhist paths to liberation. Buddhist thinkers…
Parsi Times brings you Dr. Jasvi’s column on her unique Numero-Tarot monthly readings, based on your month of birth: January (Lucky No. 2; Lucky Card: High Priestess): This is a time for you to heal. You are intelligent and sharp, follow your mind. Do not let you mind get lost in worry. This is…
XYZ (Xtremely Young Zoroastrians), the community’s leading non-profit organisation which aims at the all-round, social and cultural development of the community’s tots and teens, held its fun-filled, week-long Summer Camp 2023, from 21st – 27th May, 2023. The camp offered all participants a wide range of activities including indoor and outdoor experiences, which helped boost…
On 13th May, 2023, Salsette Welfare Association (SWA) conducted its very first Annual Day function at Salsette Parsi Colony, showcasing the talent, unity and spirit of the colony resident. The evening comprised a spectacular array of entertainment, featuring diverse and impressive performances by adults and young tots, leaving the audience spellbound, with displays of gymnastics,…
The Cusrow Baug United Sports and Welfare League (CBUSWL) held its annual Dae-Mahino Jashans on 27th May, 2023. As is the practice, two Jashans were conducted – one at Cusrow Baug’s ‘Power Gym’ and the other, at the Pavilion. Over seventy residents attended the Jashan ceremonies, following which an encouraging session of acknowledgment for children…
Ardakan, the capital city of Ardakan County, and second major city in Iran’s Yazd Province, has applied for membership and been nominated in the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities. Two other Iranian cities – namely Hamedan and Kelardasht, have also been nominated alongside Ardakan. The historic city of Ardakan, located 60 kms from Yazd, is one…
Dae Mah Jashan at Ashburner Agiary A Dae Mah Jashan will be performed at the Seth Cowasji Maneckji Ashburner Agiary on 4th June, 2023 (Roj -Daepdin, Mah Dae; YZ 1392), at 10.00 am. All Parsi/Irani Zoroastrians are warmly invited to attend. ————————————————————————————————————————————————- Sett Agiary To Hold Dae Mah Jashan Sett Maneckji Nowroji Sett Agiary (Bazar…
NCPA presents a Jazz music extravaganza with world famous pianist – Jesús Molina Live in Concert, presenting his multi-genre, explosive new repertoire, on 6th June, 2023, at 7:30 pm, at the Tata Theatre. Also featuring Juan Pablo Faundez and Danilo Amuedo on drums and Grammy nominated bassist, Guy Bernfeld, the show flows between heavy fusion,…
Dear Readers, While many communities are known to take care of their own, our community has always stood out for going many steps further than simply taking care of our own. There is a reason that the expression, ‘Parsi, thy name is charity,’ is known and appreciated not just across our country, but through…
On 1st June, 2023, the WZO Senior Citizens Centre (SCC) in Navsari, organized a special event to celebrate the 99th birthday of their esteemed resident, Perin Bhivandiwala, (or Perin aunty as she is fondly addressed) in honour of her of her longevity and to wish her a happy and healthy life. The management, staff and…
85-year-old Percy Hakim, legendary swimming and water polo coach, who mentored a large number of Mumbai’s top swimmers and Water polo players, passed away in Mumbai, on 30th May, 2023. Based in Dadar (Mumbai), he was cremated at Shivaji Park the next day. Percy Hakim’s Hong Kong-based son – Peter Hakim, shared how his father…