http://www.himalayanacademy.com/ en-us © 2010 Himalayan Academy Periodic videos from the Hindu monastery on the island of Kauai (High Definition for iPad, computer and AppleTV) Kauai's Hindu Monastery The monastery produces a video news summary each month, documenting the travels of Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami and the monks, plus sharing what has been happening at the monastery, including Iraivan Temple construction and fund-raising progress, and a short clip from Gurudeva, the monastery's founder. Other videos will be presented on this podcast as well. (High Definition for computer and AppleTV. See the non-HD version of this podcast for iPod/iPhone-compatible videos.) Himalayan Academy senthil@hindu.org clean Kauai's Hindu Monastery Renowned Odissi master dances in our Rainbow Amphitheater for the 2010 Kauai Innersearch This extra special feature of our 2010 Kauai Innersearch Travel/Study Program took place June 20. http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/kauai-s_hindu_monastery/2010-12-07_vishnu_tattva_das_odissi_dance/2010-12-07_vishnu_tattva_das_odissi_dance_hd.m4v Thu, 9 Dec 2010 10:38:00 -1000 57:27 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, mandir, koyil, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii, Gurudeva, Hinduism Today Kauai's Hindu Monastery Video Review of Our Program In this comprehensive video review, we take a look at all the activities of the 2010 Kauai Innersearch Travel/Study Program which took place June 12-21. Pujas, classes, outings, our camping trip to Camp Sloggett in Kokee, are all shown. http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/innersearch/2010-12-07_2010_kauai_innersearch/2010-12-07_2010_kauai_innersearch_hd.m4v Thu, 9 Dec 2010 10:36:00 -1000 39:14 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, mandir, koyil, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii, Gurudeva, Hinduism Today Kauai's Hindu Monastery Practice Makes Perfect Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami reads his editorial from the January/February/March 2011 edition of Hinduism Today magazine. "Five core disciplines for bringing our inner perfection into our intellectual, emotional and instinctive nature." http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/hinduism_today/2010-11-26_publishers_desk_january_2011/2010-11-26_publishers_desk_january_2011_hd.m4v Fri, 26 Nov 2010 10:20:00 -1000 11:28 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, mandir, koyil, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii, Gurudeva, Hinduism Today Kauai's Hindu Monastery Progress report of activities at Kauai's Hindu Monastery for September 2009 - August 2010 Important activities and events over the past year including festivals, Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami's travels across the globe, lots of construction progress on Iraivan Temple, an Innersearch Travel-Study Program on Kauai, many visitors to the monastery, testimonies from resident guests and volunteers and numerous new publications initiatives. http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/kauai-s_hindu_monastery/2010-09-25_progress_report_september_2010/2010-09-25_progress_report_september_2010_hd.m4v Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:30:00 -1000 19:45 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, mandir, koyil, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii, Gurudeva, Bodhinatha Kauai's Hindu Monastery We Are Whom We Meet Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami reads his editorial from the October/November/December 2010 edition of HInduism Today magazine. "The company we keep affects our attitudes, speech and actions as profoundly as the foods we eat." http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/hinduism_today/2010-09-16_publishers_desk_october_2010/2010-09-16_publishers_desk_october_2010_hd.m4v Sun, 19 Sep 2010 10:20:00 -1000 10:23 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, mandir, koyil, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii, Gurudeva, Hinduism Today Kauai's Hindu Monastery The Editor-in-Chief of Hinduism Today magazine highlights the features of the Apr/May/Jun 2010 issue. The July-August-September edition of Hinduism's flagship spiritual magazine, Hinduism Today, has been released in digital form and is now available for free on your desktop. It travels the globe from India to Australia, from Nepal to Mauritius, and it introduces an amazing man we have named the 2010 Hindu of the Year. That story first. He's known throughout India as an innovator, a dauntless worker and a brazenly proud Hindu. Sri P. Parameswaran is as active in his 80s as most of us ever become, writing, campaigning for social reform and building, building, building dharma institutions. You may have visited the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. That's there because of him. And the Vivekananda Kendra schools, and…. Enough. Read his amazing story in the current issue and see why he merits the coveted Renaissance Award. The Hinduism Today publisher and editors attended the Parliament of the World's Religions las December, and had a chance to sit with a dozen of Hinduism's most amazing leaders. Our article shares their views on hot topics, things you may not normally get to ask a swami or swamini. They give the Hindu view on the global financial crisis, gay marriage, yoga's relationship to Hinduism and the challenges Hindus face in the future. It's a must-read if you want to understand these issues and where we stand. Our feature article takes us into the hills of Nepal, as we follow the rites of passage, the samskaras, followed there, in a unique and colorful way. Ace photographer Thomas Kelly brings the rituals and celebrations to life with his astounding camera work. We follow boys and girls through life, stopping at the milestones. The ending surprises us, as writer Ellen Coon, moved deeply by the way elders are honored in Tibet, takes the rituals back to her home in middle America where she holds her father's 80th birthday party in a style never seen in the US, honoring him with sacred songs, a turban, testimonials and even a foot-washing which, she offers, he (and everyone in the Coon family) will never forget. Our 16-page center section is a tour-de-force of some of the most exotic of Hinduism's practices, called "Healing, Sacred Vows and Trance Possession." Stephen P. Huyler is our guide into a seldom-documented world that may well teach you again of the power of faith. Stephen's stories, all photographed by him, are real, and he was witness to each of them, from 14-month-old Aditi's return from the brink of death at a healing shrine to a frenetic trance during kavadi. Our founder, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001) had much to say on these subjects, and his insights enrich Huyler's tales, and add a special depth to the power of spiritual vows, called vratas. Our publisher, Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami, speaks often to Hindu groups, answering their questions about life. In this issues Publisher's Desk, he urges readers to work hard at living in the eternal now, showing us how it is done. By freeing ourselves from regrets of the past and worries about the future, he says, we not only live a more effective life in the material world, we also meditate better. Living in the now is a form of yoga, and a fun and effective one at that. Mauritius is the Hindu country you have probably never heard about. Well, that changes with this article. Vel Mahalingam tells the story of how his languishing country, once under siege by Christian missionaries and suffering economic collapse, was turned around. The people of the nation started studying their faith, applying the ancient wisdom to their lives, even dressing in traditional styles. Spirits rose, problems fell and today this nation's majority Hindu community is perhaps the best model of how to face the 21st century and keep your religion in the bargain. There's lots more, of course. Book reviews and some humor, plus an opinion piece by none other than Professor Arvind Sharma, one of the leading thinkers of our time, who tells how he came to appreciate the openness of Hinduism when he saw his non-Hindu academic peers struggling with the constraints of their religions traditions. It's all there in the current issue of Hinduism Today, where you go to stay in touch with Sanatana Dharma. http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/hinduism_today/2010-07-20_hinduism_today_jul_aug_sep_2010_summary/2010-07-20_hinduism_today_jul_aug_sep_2010_summary_hd.m4v Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:30:00 -1000 7:57 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, mandir, koyil, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii, Gurudeva, Hinduism Today Kauai's Hindu Monastery Letting Go of Past and Future Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami, publisher of Hinduism Today magazine, reads his Publisher's Desk article from the Apr/May/Jun 2010 issue on camera. "A peaceful and effective life is waiting for those who undertake the not-so-easy work required to live in the eternal now." http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/kauai-s_hindu_monastery/2010-06-02_publishers_desk_july_2010/2010-06-02_publishers_desk_july_2010_hd.m4v Wed, 2 Jun 2010 13:30:00 -1000 11:00 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, mandir, koyil, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii, Gurudeva, Hinduism Today Kauai's Hindu Monastery Progress report on San Marga Iraivan Temple at Kauai's Hindu Monastery as of May 2010 A progress report on the construction of the San Marga Iraivan Temple at Kauai's Hindu Monastery in Hawaii as of May 2010 http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/iraivan_temple/2010-05-22_iraivan_construction_update_mid_2010/2010-05-22_iraivan_construction_update_mid_2010_hd.m4v Sat, 22 May 2010 13:30:00 -1000 10:08 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, mandir, koyil, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii, Gurudeva, Bodhinatha Kauai's Hindu Monastery The Editor-in-Chief of Hinduism Today magazine highlights the features of the Apr/May/Jun 2010 issue. The April-May-June edition of Hinduism's flagship spiritual magazine, Hinduism Today, has been released in digital form and is now available for free on your desktop. This issue focuses primarily on two subjects: Hindu history for children and Hindu festivals. The 16-page history lesson is the fourth in our series aimed at a sixth-grade audience. It covers the period from 1850 to 1947, when India was colonized by the British.,As our readers know, Indian history in Western textbooks for children is appallingly inaccurate and skewed toward the strange. This segment continues our effort to rectify that, to give well-researched lessons that tell the true story of India's place in the world down through the centuries. Here we present the facts about the British occupancy, their economic exploitation and sometimes ruthless repressions. You may have read other histories of this period, but get ready to discover lots of new insights into those difficult days before Independence. In the second main feature, we explore 15 of the major Hindu holy days in a 32-page feature called "Festivals!" It's a marvelous romp through the year, stopping every month or so to tell about our celebrations. Festivals are a kind of glue for Hindu culture, touching our lives, connecting families and neighbors, bringing together entire cities. Soumya Sitaraman, author of Random House's Following the Hindu Moon helped the Hinduism Today editorial staff by contributing fascinating details, typical holiday recipes and her mother's marvelous photography. The editors added "Fact and Fiction" sections to explore (and emend) some of the gnarly myths that people in the West hold about Sanatana Dharma. This is a great resource that can find its way into the schoolroom, the summer camp, anywhere students are learning about Hinduism past and present. As you would expect, it is elegantly designed by the HT wizards. When our publisher, Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami, was in Melbourne in December, he gave a wonderful keynote talk on yoga and its place in the world, particularly its applicability to nonHindus. His current editorial gives us a glimpse of that talk, "Can Everyone Benefit from Yoga?" Bodhinatha's Australian itinerary included the 2009 Parliament of the World's Religions, touted as the world's largest interfaith meeting--a reprise of the 1893 meeting that featured Swami Vivekananda. As part of the 2009 program, a rare gathering of Hindu leaders from around the world met to discuss key modern issues, trends and challenges. Our story brings you the opinions of the swamis who attended from all over the world. Their views of climate change, one of the key topics in Melbourne, will inform and perhaps surprise you. If you already use the free desktop client to read the PDF's and keep a library of past issues on your computer, would have received an e-mail notice announcing the new release. If you haven't tried it choose "Navigator" from the menu above to download Hinduism Today Navigator. It's is free. http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/kauai-s_hindu_monastery/2010-03-28_monthly_video_march_2010/2010-03-28_monthly_video_march_2010_hd.m4v Sun, 28 Mar 2010 13:30:00 -1000 9:46 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, mandir, koyil, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii, Gurudeva, Hinduism Today Kauai's Hindu Monastery Can Everyone Benefit from Yoga?: Hinduism Today Publisher's Desk Apr/May/Jun 2010 Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami, publisher of Hinduism Today magazine, reads his Publisher's Desk article from the Apr/May/Jun 2010 issue on camera. He concludes that while openly available, yoga is rooted in Hindu scripture, teaches Hindu practices and leads to oneness with God. Practice with caution! http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/kauai-s_hindu_monastery/2010-03-13_monthly_video_february_2010/2010-03-13_monthly_video_february_2010_hd.m4v Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:30:00 -1000 15:17 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, mandir, koyil, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii, Gurudeva Kauai's Hindu Monastery Giving's Secret Gift: Hinduism Today Publisher's Desk Jan/Feb/Mar 2010 Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami, publisher of Hinduism Today magazine, reads his Publisher's Desk article from the Jan/Feb/Mar 2010 issue on camera. He speaks about how consistently contributing to your religion has the power to draw spiritual fulfillment and material wealth into your life. http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/kauai-s_hindu_monastery/2009-12-21_monthly_video_november_2009_hd/2009-12-21_monthly_video_november_2009_hd.m4v Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:25:00 -1000 10:59 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, mandir, koyil, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii, Gurudeva Kauai's Hindu Monastery The San Marga Iraivan Temple at Kauai's Hindu Monastery in Hawaii as of September 2009. Views of the progress of the San Marga Iraivan Temple at Kauai's Hindu Monastery in Hawaii as of September 2009, including recent roof work. http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/iraivan_temple/2009-09-10_iraivan_views_september_2009/2009-09-10_iraivan_views_september_2009_hd.m4v Wed, 4 Nov 2009 17:35:00 -1000 10:57 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, mandir, koyil, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii, Gurudeva Kauai's Hindu Monastery A summary of Hinduism Today's October/November/December 2009 issue by the Editor-in-Chief. When you open the newest issue of Hinduism Today, get ready for some seriously good reading. Those editors in Hawaii have teamed up to create yet another how-do-they-keep-this-up magazine, full of savvy reporting, lucid writing and wowy photographs. Two features provide the main course: The first is our Hindu history lesson. Our academic associates tell us that this is tough stuff to research and write, and tougher still to get right. In 16 pages the lesson explores India's history between 1100 and 1850, a time of vicious Muslim attacks and greed-driven British conquest. In response, Hindus embraced heart-transforming bhakti. Talk about reacting to tragedy in the highest possible way. Most historians gloss over the massive slaughters, the brutal reign of outsiders who had no love of Hinduism. Our lesson does the impossible: tells the true story fairly, without demeaning the aggressors. Plus, it focuses on the armed resistance and spiritual resolve that made it possible for India to survive such dark days into modern times, while virtually every other ancient society succumbed to similar forces and disappeared. The second is the Insight Section, where you'll discover the masterful work and personal account of Dr. Stephen Huyler who visited countless villages to bring us an insider's tale of rural life, religious practice and family in his "Honoring the Spirit of Community." Ever seen the giant guardians outside of Indian villages or the popular tree shrines and wondered just what they represent? It's all here: how villagers live in communion with the spiritual world, how their gramadevatas protect them (and, in fact, are thought to be the very spirit of the village), complete with Stephen's real-life stories that take you there. This is storytelling at its best. And, yes, Stephen's stunning photography brings this earthy village mysticism all to life. Oh, right! We haven't even talked about the main article yet! Meet Sri Swami Gopal Sharan Devacharya, our 2009 Hindu of the Year. Raised in an ashram from childhood, Swamiji has grown to become a global leader of the Nimbarka Sampradaya, inspirer of over 70 temples and builder of an ashram outside of Delhi that is a dharmic oasis and citadel. How well known is he? At the opening of one of his temples in the UK in 2007, the Queen of England dropped by (the monarch's first ever visit to the opening of a Hindu holy place) and was given a shawl by Swamiji. Reading his story can't help but charm us and give hope that the future of Hinduism is in good hands. You'd think that would be enough for one issue, but you'd be wrong! Publisher Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami takes us on a flight of faith, forcing us to rethink our simplistic take on the concept, guiding us from blind faith, to informed conviction to the pinnacle of personal realization. A young Malaysian Hindu tells of his encounters with the cunning tactic called friendship evangelism which, like friendly fire, isn't very friendly after all, followed by our in-house sleuth's unveiling of the twisted politics behind a government takeover of the great Saivite temple in Chidambaram. Both sides of that conflict are voiced. In an opinion piece, a mother talks about how to get Hindu children through the traumas and temptations of the Christmas season. http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/kauai-s_hindu_monastery/2009-09-03_monthly_video_september_2009/2009-09-03_monthly_video_september_2009_hd.m4v Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:35:00 -1000 9:58 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, mandir, koyil, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii, Gurudeva Kauai's Hindu Monastery Three Stages of Faith: Hinduism Today Publisher's Desk Oct/Nov/Dec 2009 Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami, publisher of Hinduism Today magazine, reads his Publisher's Desk article from the Oct/Nov/Dec 2009 issue on camera. He speaks of the three stages of faith: blind faith, informed conviction and personal realization. http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/kauai-s_hindu_monastery/2009-08-16_monthly_video_august_2009/2009-08-16_monthly_video_august_2009_hd.m4v Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:38:00 -1000 11:00 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, mandir, koyil, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii, Gurudeva Kauai's Hindu Monastery Kauai's Hindu Monastery news for the months of January through June 2009. Kauai's Hindu Monastery news for the months of January through June 2009. Since we skipped last quarter, here we will share with you about important events over the past six months, including five festivals, Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami's travels to Australia, Mauritius, Singapore, Washington state and Canada, lots of construction progress on Iraivan Temple, and many other projects happening in the monastery. A special treat this month: we will see a portion of an interview of Gurudeva aired by the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation during his 1999 visit. http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/kauai-s_hindu_monastery/2009-08-09_monthly_video_july_2009/2009-08-09_monthly_video_july_2009_hd.mov Mon, 10 Aug 2009 10:25:00 -1000 10:59 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, mandir, koyil, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii, Gurudeva Kauai's Hindu Monastery The Editor-in-Chief of Hinduism Today magazine highlights the features of the July/August/September 2009 issue. The colors and beauty of Hinduism come to life in a video summary prepared by our editorial team, highlighting the features of Hinduism Today's July/August/September issue. In this special temple issue, you can know about "Our Three Kinds of Temples" as explained by Publisher Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami. Take a peek into our Educational Insight from the photographer and anthropologist who brought Hinduism to the Smithsonian back in 1996, Dr. Stephen Huyler. His classic work, "Meeting God: Elements of Hindu Devotion," is brought to life in breathtaking pictures and evocative writing. Look into the tale of a one-of-a-kind Siva temple being erected on Kauai island, the home of Hinduism Today. Iraivan Temple, a Chola-style granite masterpiece, is a marvel nestled in a lush jungle in the middle of nowhere. Ever wondered how the brain and consciousness are linked? Listen in as we interview Harvard neuroanatomist Jill Taylor of TED Talks fame, and find out how a debilitating stroke opened the doors of a higher consciousness and changed her life forever. Our video brings you more: Koenraad Elst decodes modern Hindu studies and the media; Swami Yuktatmananda of the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center offers unique insights into service; humor and cartoons, a book review on an early conversion of an American Quaker to Hinduism; Hindus in Ireland who are helping the country heal from its past; and a project in India to save millions of precious Sanskrit manuscripts. http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/kauai-s_hindu_monastery/2009-07-10_monthly_video_june_2009/2009-07-10_monthly_video_june_2009_hd.mov Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:15:00 -1000 10:40 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, mandir, koyil, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii, Gurudeva Kauai's Hindu Monastery The San Marga Iraivan Temple at Kauai's Hindu Monastery in Hawaii as of May 2009. Views of the progress of the San Marga Iraivan Temple at Kauai's Hindu Monastery in Hawaii as of May 2009. http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/iraivan_temple/2009-05-09_iraivan_views_may_2009/2009-05-09_iraivan_views_may_2009_hd.mov Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:45:00 -1000 3:27 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, mandir, koyil, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii, Gurudeva Kauai's Hindu Monastery Our Three Kinds of Temples: Hinduism Today Publisher's Desk Jul/Aug/Sep 2009 In this edition, Bodhinatha talks to us about our three kinds of temples... "It would be hard to overestimate the power and importance of the temple in Hindu culture and spiritual practice--the home of God to which we go for solace and connection with the divine. When we think of temples, we naturally think of community temples, those always welcoming, often ornate, magical spaces which I like to call pura mandiras. Worshiping in these temples is a central practice in Hinduism. But there is a broader, seldom discussed understanding of the temple in Sanatana Dharma which embraces two other sacred places of communion as equally important. One is the home shrine, or griha mandira, and the other is the soul temple or atma mandira..." http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/kauai-s_hindu_monastery/2009-05-22_monthly_video_may_2009/2009-05-22_monthly_video_may_2009_hd.mov Tue, 26 May 2009 10:55:00 -1000 13:01 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, mandir, koyil, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii, Gurudeva Kauai's Hindu Monastery Hinduism Today Apr/May/Jun 2009 Issue Review In this edition, editor-in-chief Paramacharya Palaniswami tells us about the contents of the Jan/Feb/Mar 2009 edition of Hinduism Today magazine. http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/kauai-s_hindu_monastery/2009-04-27_monthly_video_april_2009/2009-04-27_monthly_video_april_2009_hd.mov Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:40:00 -1000 8:23 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii, Gurudeva Kauai's Hindu Monastery Hinduism Today Publisher's Desk - Introduction to Hinduism Hindus in the West are sometimes invited to give a talk explaining their religion at a local college, schoolroom, interfaith group or even a Christian church. Some have confided to me that they do not feel qualified to give such a presentation. There is clearly a need for an authentic, non-academic introduction to Hinduism that can be presented with confidence on such occasions. Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami prepared this Publisher's Desk (drawn from our book What Is Hinduism?) as a broad summary of our faith that can be drawn upon to properly educate others in the basics of Hinduism, minus all the misconceptions and myths. http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/kauai-s_hindu_monastery/2009-03-13_monthly_video_february_2009/2009-03-13_monthly_video_february_2009_hd.mov Sat, 14 Mar 2009 09:40:00 -1000 46:47 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii, Gurudeva Kauai's Hindu Monastery Monastery Quarterly News Summary This month we hear about important events over the past three months, including our Gurudeva Mahasamadhi Observances and Skanda Shashthi festivals, our acceptance of three new monks and some of Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami's recent travels. A pilgrim tells us how Gurudeva affected her life, and we hear a precious message from Gurudeva about pilgrimage. http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/kauai-s_hindu_monastery/2009-01-19_monthly_video_january_2009/2009-01-19_monthly_video_january_2009_hd.mov Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:08:00 -1000 10:51 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii, Gurudeva Kauai's Hindu Monastery Hinduism Today Jan/Feb/Mar 2009 Issue Review In this edition, editor-in-chief Paramacharya Palaniswami tells us about the contents of the Jan/Feb/Mar 2009 edition of Hinduism Today magazine. Articles include an announcement of Hindu of the Year Swami Avdhveshananda Giri, our Educational Insight called "Parenting with Love," Oprah Winfrey's promulgating of ideas that have their source in Hinduism, a family's shared pilgrimage to Goddess Durga, a glimpse back to the day in 1838 when Europe first discovered Indian dance, a first-person encounter with storytelling master Morari Bapu during his 9-day US katha, some strong opinions about passing on our culture to the next generation and a health feature on how Ayurveda handles food allergies. http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/kauai-s_hindu_monastery/2008-12-31_monthly_video_december_2008/2008-12-31_monthly_video_december_2008_hd.mov Thu, 15 Jan 2009 10:08:00 -1000 9:43 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Hinduism Today, magazine, news, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii Kauai's Hindu Monastery Hinduism Today Publisher's Desk Jan/Feb/Mar 2009 In this edition, Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami tells us about the three types of video content we will be presenting for our monthly video each quarter. This month, Bodhinatha reads his Publisher's Desk article from the Jan/Feb/Mar 2009 edition of Hinduism Today magazine, celebrating Hinduism Today's 30th anniversary and introducing some changes and innovations in the magazine. http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/kauai-s_hindu_monastery/2008-12-07_monthly_video_november_2008/2008-12-07_monthly_video_november_2008_hd.mov Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:00:00 -1000 14:17 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, Hinduism Today, magazine, news, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii Kauai's Hindu Monastery News of the month for September 2008, presented in our monthly video summary This month, we here about Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami's recent travels to Singapore and Malaysia, progress on Iraivan Temple and an Iraivan Temple annual fund-raising summary. Sri Sri Sri Jayendra Puri Swami of Kailash Ashram in Bangalore visits Kauai Aadheenam and tells us what it means to him. Gurudeva speaks on karma and desire. http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/kauai-s_hindu_monastery/2008-10-27_monthly_news_video_september_2008/2008-10-27_monthly_news_video_september_2008_hd.mov Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:10:00 -1000 10:54 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, news, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii Kauai's Hindu Monastery News of the month for August 2008, presented in our monthly video summary This month, Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami tells us about his recent travels to the US mainland, progress on Iraivan Temple, the release of our second Indian history lesson for US middle schools and our biannual postulant monastic vow renewal ceremony. We will also hear from a pilgrim family about their visit to Kauai Aadheenam, and Gurudeva will speak on the guru-disciple relationship. http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/kauai-s_hindu_monastery/2008-09-13_monthly_news_video_august_2008/2008-09-13_monthly_news_video_august_2008_hd.mov Sat, 13 Sep 2008 15:40:00 -1000 10:52 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, news, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, math, matha, ashram, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii Kauai's Hindu Monastery News of the month for July 2008, presented in our new monthly video summary This month, Bodhinatha tells us about his trip to Baltimore, Maryland, for the installation of a Murugan Deity, progress on Iraivan Temple construction and our annual Satguru Purnima festival. We play a message from Gurudeva about bringing down the wall between inner bliss and external life, we hear from a young man, Trishul Siddharthan, about his pilgrimage to Kauai Aadheenam, and we share with you a little more about our new video innovations. http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/kauai-s_hindu_monastery/2008-08-13_monthly_news_video_july_2008/2008-08-13_monthly_news_video_july_2008_hd.mov Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:50:00 -1000 10:56 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, news, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii Kauai's Hindu Monastery News of the month for June 2008, presented in our new monthly video summary This month, Bodhinatha tells us of his travels to Arizona, Illinois, California and Ontario, Iraivan Temple gets a floor and a ceiling, a silpi departs the monastery after five years of service, hundreds of guests come from all walks of life, monks go on a high-tech educational voyage to New York and California, the nation of Nepal, the world's last Hindu kingdom, goes secular, and we enjoy a video message from Gurudeva about sadhana and willpower. http://hindumedia.dreamhosters.com/video/kauai-s_hindu_monastery/2008-07-13_monthly_news_video_june_2008/2008-07-13_monthly_news_video_june_2008_hd.mov Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:20:00 -1000 10:54 Hindu, guru, swami, Hinduism, news, Sanatana, Dharma, meditation, philosophy, worship, monastery, temple, God, Siva, Shiva, Vishnu, Ganesh, Ganesha, Muruga, Murugan, Saivite, Shaivite, Kauai, Hawaii, HD, high definition