The Art of Charm: Monk with a Macbook
I recently did an interesting interview with Jordan Harbinger of “The Art of Charm.” I spoke a bit about my journey to becoming a monk, life in the monastery and then we had a great discussion about…
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Central Java's Mendut Temple and Monastery
Another wonder in Central Java is the small but beautiful Mendut temple. It's on the itinerary for one of the places for us to visit during our upcoming meditation and wellness retreat in Indonesia…
New York City Meditation Class
These classes are set up as warm, respectful and fun places of exploration for self discovery and meditation. Each class is divided into 2 parts.
Do you have a Monkey Mind?
Well, if you are like this furry sibling of ours and are struggling to control that monkey mind then perhaps it is time you tried one of my meditation classes. The next class is this Friday In New…
How/when are you aware of the effects of meditation?
Affects of meditation come not from prolong practices rather more from quality practices. Sitting for long periods in meditation not necessarily produce result if the meditator does not know what he…
Meditation Class in New York City
These classes are set up as warm, respectful and fun places of exploration for self discovery and meditation. Each class is divided into 2 parts.
How long should I sit for when I meditate?
A couple of days ago we gave a response to the question "What are one of the first things to do when one wants to begin a meditation practice?" and we ended the blog post with the question “How long…
Meditation's first steps (Part 1)
What are one of the first things to do when one wants to begin a meditation practice?
Weekend of Spiritual Workshops in the Vail Valley
I had a wonderful time last weekend up in Colorado conducting various spiritual workshops at Yoga Off Broadway in Eagle, Colorado. Here are a few photos from the weekend. Thank you to all of those…
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…
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…
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…
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