Himayalan Academy News, June 2008

Highlights from the October-November-December 2008 issue:

All about the great master, Madhva
The eminent Madhvacharya was graced with extraordinary insight into the nature of dharma and eloquence and founded a grand system of thought which became the underpinning for all of Vaishnavism and the bhakti tradition. Read about Madhva's amazing life and his gargantuan personality, oratoricaol skills and enduring ideas. The article is written by an expert and disciple, Kavindra Rishi (Jeffrey Armstrong).

To go there or not to go there
The traditional taboo about crossing the ocean is being challenged today. Read how the great Vivekananda lost worship rights when he returned from the West, and explore Udupi's renowned monasteries and temples where the controversy is currently brewing.

One swami making a huge difference
Find out why Hinduism Today selected

Sri-la Sri Balagangadharanathaswami of Karnataka as Hindu of the Year. See a magnificent temple he has just built and read of his great works that have uplifted Hinduism and all of Karnataka.

Modern youth on India pilgrimage
Why did these 13 bright, young people--Hindus, non-Hindus, from the East, from the West--choose the spiritual way? Their clarity of mind and depth of conviction will inspire you. And much more...

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1) As a registered student, access a blog to read and comment on inspirational postings by Bodhinatha. Here ask him questions such as "How can I control negative thinking?" "How can we ditch that old us-and-them attitude?" (Answers are currently posted.)

2) Join a Google Master Course Group and share discoveries and experiences with others students.

The above is for registered students. But you can also study the Master Course on your own, without registering. Either way, the course teaches how to gradually apply Hinduism's teachings into your daily life.

Here is a general description of the course.
Here are 3 ways to study the course.
Here is how you study as a registered student.

Bodhinatha has traveled much recently, attending special events, giving talks, seminars, and a 3-day retreat in the magnificent Santa Cruz mountains of California. He is currently planning visits to: Singapore (twice), Malaysia and, in the USA, Maryland, California, Texas.

Bodhinatha will attend, and invites you to attend, a hands-on 3-hour seminar on estate planning, to be held in Walnut Creek, CA, on August 16 2008. He will open the event with a presentation on the spiritual dimensions of planning one's financial future. The chief guest-speaker will be the highly reputed specialist, Phil Murphy. Here is a rare opportunity to gain valuable knowledge not normally available, especially at no charge. Ask for more information here.

For Bodhinatha's upcoming travels, check here .
Formal invitations for him to visit your area are received here .

Himalayan Academy's Mini Mela Shop can now ship inside Malaysia. So, anyone living in that country may order books here and save on shipping. Plus, they get a 25% discount on all items!

Mr. and Mrs. Naidu feel fulfilled since they began teaching Hinduism near Johannesburg, South Africa. "It has uplifted our students--and ourselves, too. But most of all, we were overjoyed to discover what perfect teaching tools are Dancing with Siva and the Saivite Hindu Religion children's course. They have brought our community the very concepts we were craving for and it's changing our lives."

Learn more about Dancing with Siva, the Saivite Hindu Religion course for children and check out other resources at minimela.com

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