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Rajasthani Villager, Northwestern India
This photo was taken late last year in village called Khejarla in the state of Rajasthan in northwestern India during our spiritual adventure there. Khejarla is located about 90 minutes west of Jodhpur and is a little tiny town that you could drive by and miss if you blinked. In fact it is actually a good drive off the main highway so most people don't even know it is there. ...
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Apr 6, 2012 3 MINUTES READ
Workshops on Meditation and Yoga in Eagle, Colorado
Next week I'll be conducting a series of workshops at Yoga Off Broadway in Eagle, Colorado on April 13, 14 and 15. Below is an out line of all the workshops including links to further information on them. Please feel free to share this with anyone whom you know in the area that m
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Apr 5, 2012 Spiritual Monkey, Nepal
Here's a photo that I took at the Swayambunath Stupa in Kathmandu, Nepal in 2010. Part of the temple had loads of monkeys and most of them were playing (according to them studying) with prayer flags. This photo has some adjustments made to it with Adobe Photoshop CS6 Beta. This s
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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.
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Mar 30, 2012 1 MINUTE READ
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 3 MINUTES READ
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 1 MINUTE READ
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.