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Dandapani’s Blog

Welcome! Sharing my reflections on the spiritual path.
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Mar 31, 2012

Be Yourself

In counseling a teenager this week in NYC I told him to remember this always, that, "The only person you have to be is yourself". As part of the It Gets Better Project, President Obama shares his message of hope and support for LGBT youth who are struggling with being bullied. ...

Mar 30, 2012 Food & Cooking

Mint Chutney Recipe

Here's a recipe that we acquired on our recent spiritual and culinary adventure in South India. This Mint Chutney recipe was taught to us in the heart of Chettinad in Tamil Nadu state where they make some amazing food. Ingredients required Mint leaves – few sprigs Shallots – 100
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Mar 30, 2012 Food & Cooking

Kola Urundai Kolambu Recipe

Well, if you can say the name of this dish then you can surely make it as it is easier than it sounds. And when you have one of these lentil balls (urandais) in your mouth you won't be saying anything as it is absolutely delicious. We learned this on our most recent spiritual an
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Mar 23, 2012 Speaking

Sanskrit Chanting & Meditation Class in NYC

Our approach to meditation is simple and systematic. A clear understanding of what is involved is shared, a plan outlined and tools given to create or sustain a meditation practice. The rest is up to you for true progress with meditation lays solely on your consistent effort.
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Mar 22, 2012 Speaking

Meditation Workshop on St.John

On Sunday, March 18th, we conducted two workshops in St. John (the US Virgin Islands) at the Westin Resort. The morning class was yoga and meditation and the afternoon class was on Spiritual Tools for a Balanced Life.
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Mar 18, 2012 Speaking

Meditation workshop in St. Thomas

We gathered on Saturday morning at Inspiration Hall at Paradise Cove on St. Thomas for our yoga and meditation workshop. Yoga (asana) class was led by Angela Alfieri for the 1st hour and then I led a 2-hour meditation workshop. Here are some photos from our morning gathering.
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Mar 18, 2012 Photography & Travel

St.Thomas to St.John

After the meditation workshop I journey to St.John one of my most favorite islands in the Caribbean. The ferry from Red Hook in St.Thomas runs every hour and the ride is pretty smooth and takes about 20 minutes to get to St.John. St.John is lovely in every way with some spectacul
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