The Goddess of Madurai and her temple
This spectacular temple is a sacred place of pilgrimage for Hindus the world over. The hallways and chambers are crowded from dawn to dusk, filled with pilgrims eager for darshan (sight) of the…
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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.
Respecting your elders...including the cows
Chidambaram is an ancient pilgrimage place where for thousands of years pilgrims have come to discover their higher Self. Even the famed yogi, Patanjali, visited here and worshiped God in the form of…
Spirituality in the Centennial State
Last weekend, December 6-8, we traveled to the great state of Colorado for five speaking engagements. Though it proved to be a particularly freezing weekend as far as the weather was concerned, the…
Selfless love in Chidambaram
One of the most powerful parts of our South Indian Spiritual Adventure is our trip to the orphanage in Chidambaram. Located just a few minutes outside the center of town, the orphanage is a true…
Remembering Nelson Mandela
A true hero in so many ways, Nelson Mandela is someone that has always inspired me. Sharing two of his quotes that always inspire me to strive for the best.
Mind, energy and the power of really wanting something
On Monday in London, I sat down with a dear friend, Alex Ikonn, for an informal conversation about the mind, energy and the power of really wanting something. Here's the video of that conversation,…
On a boat with EO Hamburg
Earlier this week I conducted an all day workshop with the Hamburg chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO). It was my second event with the EO Hamburg chapter. I first spoke to them in…
Thoughts on Gratitude and Appreciation
During this time of thanksgiving many people take the opportunity to express gratitude and appreciation to the people in their lives and for what they have as well. When we express gratitude or…
When entrepreneurs gather together, inspiration and innovation are inevitable
This past Saturday the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) chapters of Germany and the Netherlands held an Accelerator Event at the Deutsche Bank AG in Berlin, Germany. The theme of the event was "Grow…
Corporate Wellness Workshop with the Prizeotel Team, Germany
This past Monday November 25th I traveled to Bremen, a city an hour southwest of Hamburg, to conduct a workshop with the senior staff of the Prizeotel team. The event was an immense success, as it…
Gorgeous Prague in the Czech Republic
Our visit to Prague was charming in all of its quaint romance. Though the winter chill has set in, the city remains picturesque with its countless old and beautiful buildings. Prague is a city in…
An Entreprenuers' Organization EO member recaps his experience with Dandapani
Jakob Keller, a leading German entrepreneur and a member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) shares his feedback having attended one of Dandapani's workshops in Munich, Germany, on 19 November…
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