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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 & TravelSep 12, 20131 min

Ice Cream to Die For...

To die for an ice cream would be a hefty price to pay. But in some cases it's worth it, and its especially true for Kim Malek's rock-star creations she scoops out at her shop in Portland, the Salt…

SpeakingSep 11, 20131 min

Creating a Healthy Company Culture

Last Thursday I was invited to Portland by 9 members of the Portland chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization. Each member had invited about 4 members of their senior their staff to attend an all…

Spiritual AdventuresSep 10, 20131 min

The Awe-Inspiring Arjuna's Penance

Mamallapuram is known for its captivating stone carvings, and Arjuna’s Penance is one that is not to be missed. The giant relief carving depicts mythological deities and animals, including a nearly…

Spiritual AdventuresSep 2, 20131 min

Oh so that's where Krishna dropped his butterball...

Your eyes do not deceive you — there are children taking shade in the shadow of a massive boulder that seems to be precariously perched on the side of a steep hill. Krishna’s Butterball, a popular…

Spiritual AdventuresAug 27, 20131 min

Our First Stop: The sleepy sea-town of Mamallapuram

We want to give you a glimpse into all of the unique destinations that we've got pinned on the map for our March 2014 South Indian Spiritual Adventure. This series of posts will share some of the…

Insights on LifeAug 13, 20131 min

Resolving problems

"Problems are meant to be resolved as quickly as possible and not to be carried on gruelingly through life." - Dandapani

The Spiritual PathAug 10, 20131 min

Conversations on the Spiritual Path, St.Louis, Missouri

Great event Friday evening at Jane's House of Well-Being in St.Louis, Missouri. Our "Conversations on the Spiritual Path" event brought up great questions about religion, the spiritual path, "do we…

LearnAug 8, 20131 min

Getting to know Dandapani (Part 1)

I've just launched a new series of audio and video talks called "Conversations on the Spiritual Path". When I shared with a friend of mine, Stacey Green, that I was about to do this she said that the…

Spiritual AdventuresAug 8, 20131 min

South Indian Spiritual Adventure

An Enchanting Journey of Self Discovery in South India - a 10 day spiritual adventure with Dandapani

LearnAug 7, 20131 min

Interview with an Olympic Gold Medalist

Last week in Sydney, Australia, I caught up with a dear friend of mine, Natalie Cook, five-time Olympian and Olympic gold medalist, who happened to be visiting this beautiful city as well. I took…

NewsAug 5, 20132 min

Print your own FOOD!

I'm in Los Angeles making my way back to New York after 8 amazing days in Sydney, Australia. As much as I wanted to blog while I was on the road my schedule was pretty much packed from morning to…

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