My Neighbour's Faith: Hindu Mission Montreal
Join MORSL in experiencing one of the world鈥檚 oldest religions at a local Hindu Temple. Hindu Mission Montreal, founded in 1971, accommodates diverse types of worship, including North Indian and Tamil. It offers space to worship on the weekends, a community for celebrating religious festivals, and the services of a full-time听pandit听(scholar and priest). In the space, you鈥檒l find large听murthis听(devotional images) of diverse Hindu dieties. Come witness and learn about how Hindu communities practice their faith and also enjoy a vegetarian lunch!
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Agenda:
12:45:听听 Gather at the Hindu mission lobby for introductions
1:00:听听听听 Observation/participation in prayers
2:00:听听听听 Vegetarian lunch with community, including Q&A, in the dining hall
3:00:听听听听 Departure of our student group
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Etiquette and things to know before you leave home:
- Travel: Please arrive at 12:45pm at the Hindu Mission, 955 Rue de Bellechasse, Montr茅al, QC H2S 1Y2. You are responsible for traveling to and from the Hindu Mission. The closest metro station is Beaubien (orange line), and the STM Bus #30 North also passes nearby. Please bring your OPUS card or metro fare.
- Dress code: There is no specific dress code. However, please note that most community members will be wearing modest clothing in good condition. It is recommended for women to have a scarf with which to cover the head.
- Personal items: Please keep your personal items to a minimum as you will need to leave large bags in the cloakroom. We recommend a small bag or large pockets for essential valuables (wallet, phone) which you can keep on your person during the worship services.
- Gender: This community practices gender separation based on male-female identities. Both the prayer space and the washrooms are gender-specific. The dining hall is mixed. If you have concerns about navigating the space, please contact MORSL to discuss alternative arrangements.
- Allergies: This community makes use of incense and other scented materials in the rituals. This event may not be suitable for people with severe allergies to scent. Additionally, food is prepared in a community kitchen where food allergies may not be easily accommodated. Please know that you are not required to eat the meal in order to participate in the Q&A session.
