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:: Registration No:
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Brahma Premananda Ashram
(Portland Hindu Temple) is registered as a Non-Profit
organisation under A501-(C)(3).
Federal:
93-1056017, 27th Jul 1992
State:
240858-88, 5th Apr 1991
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Swami Vishwa Premananda
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Swami Vishwa Premananda (Swamiji) is the inspirer of this organization. Swamiji
left home in search of GOD at the age of 12 and traveled to various places in
India. He visited many Ashrams and was in contact with many Sanyasis (Swamis).
In his travel he met
Swami Chaitanyananda
in Uttar Kashi - Himalayas.
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He was initiated as a Sanyasi by
Swami Chidanandaji
Maharaj at
Sivananda Ashram in
Rishikesh
- India. He also studied Sanskrit,
English, Scriptures, Vedas etc. and mastered the art of
YOGA.
In 1987
Swamiji went to Australia where he shared his knowledge of spiritual experience
with various communities. He came to USA in 1989. In January 1991, seeing the
dedicated needs of people to worship, he founded Portland Hindu Temple. He named
it as Brahma Premananda Ashram.
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Brahma Premananda Ashram
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The name
Brahma Prem Aananda is the combination of Brahma (i.e.
God) + Prem (i.e.
Love) + Ananda (i.e.
Happiness).
The Present Ashram consists of about 2 Acres of land and is located in Tigard,
Oregon ( a beautiful suburb of Portland,
Oregon ).
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In the Ashram, Swamiji performs various religious
services and poojas. He also teaches Yoga, Meditation and Pranayama in the
Ashram and in other parts of USA and Canada.
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