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Timeless wisdom for a focused life.

Teachings on awareness, energy, and purpose — alongside the retreats, talks, and travels that fill the rest of the journey. Drawn from ten years as a Hindu monk and decades of teaching, written to be applied to your life today.

Photography & TravelNov 30, 20142 min

Rio Celeste, Costa Rica

It's my fourth visit to Costa Rica and this time my wife and I decided to explore the north east section of Guanacaste state which is located in the north western side of Costa Rica.

Photography & TravelNov 27, 20142 min

Finally! Visa on Arrival for India

If you've ever applied for an Indian visa you know what an absolute pain in the rear end this process is. Forms that are a mile long with endless questions that make no sense even though they seem to…

Spiritual AdventuresNov 18, 20143 min

Yoga & Meditation Retreat in North India, March 2015

Join me on a transformative yoga and meditation retreat in North India next March 2015. This spiritual adventure will focus on learning the foundations of both yoga and meditation while exploring one…

LearnNov 10, 20144 min

Bringing Life to Meditation

Recently in privately training someone how to meditate I spent the first 3 days not even talking about meditation. There is a lot to learn before one even begins to sit down to meditate. Everybody is…

Photography & TravelNov 3, 20144 min

Varanasi: Navigating India's Spiritual Capital

Some say that a visit to Varanasi is an experience of self-discovery and eternal oneness of body and soul—however this magical city affects you, it can be agreed that Varanasi offers everyone a…

HinduismOct 22, 20142 min

Happy Diwali 2014!

Happy Diwali or Deepavali to all those of you who are celebrating it around the world. Diwali is the Hindu Festival of Lights. But not only Hindus celebrate this festival. Jains and Sikhs are among…

Insights on LifeOct 15, 20142 min

The Art of Charm: Monk with a Macbook

I recently did an interesting interview with Jordan Harbinger of “The Art of Charm.” I spoke a bit about my journey to becoming a monk, life in the monastery and then we had a great discussion about…

Photography & TravelOct 13, 20142 min

A Perfect Day in Kolkata

Rich in history, colorful and vibrant, Kolkata conjures up more mixed feelings than a 7-year relationship gone bad. You've never truly experienced urban life in India until you've trudged your way…

SpeakingOct 8, 20142 min

Developing a company's greatest asset

G'day from Perth, Western Australia. I was invited here by the JWH Group to conduct a workshop with their senior management team. Yesterday I had the wonderful pleasure of speaking to the founder of…

Photography & TravelSep 29, 20143 min

Celebrating Diwali "the Festival of Lights"

This year, on October 23rd, tens of thousands of Sikhs and Hindus will be celebrating one of India's grandest festivals, Diwali - the Festival of Lights. Diwali is an ancient Hindu festival that…

Spiritual AdventuresSep 23, 20143 min

Part 2: The World of Indian Spices

Today we continue with Part 2 (read Part 1) of my friend, foodie and, fantastic Indian chef: Markley Boyer’s article discussing the signature spices of India:

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