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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 soon to be released trial version of Photoshop has significant changes over the previous version. You can download the trial version at the link above.

Kathmandu Monkey playing with prayer flags Monkey Temple in Kathmandu. Monkey temple Nepal Swayambunath Stupa

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
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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
Mar 30, 2012
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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
Mar 23, 2012
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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.
Mar 22, 2012

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.
Mar 18, 2012

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.