"What's the biggest barrier? Fear. Afraid of our secret thoughts. Afraid of our secret feelings. What's the biggest escape from fear? Go to the center, where energy exists, the energy that moves the life through the body."

Gurudeva

Gurudeva Darshan of the Day

What Happened Today at the Monastery?

All is well at Kauai Aadheenam. Sun Five today and the Ganapati Kulam gave their report. They are working on some subtle but at the same time sweeping changes to the design of Hinduism Today magazine to celebrate the 30th Anniversary... We can't tell you what they are as it will be a surprise.

Another important project in the Ganapati Kulam is continued work on a special souvenir for the 2008 Gurudeva Mahasamadhi days, which are later this month. In the process, we have found some great photos never before seen, and will share them in the days ahead. This one is Gurudeva, from 1981, taken in Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

And below are two videos that were presented at the Hindu Mandir Executives Conference. The Aadheenam has a "long reach" now with no only Bodhinatha traveling, but professional presentations being made in absentia. This is a two part series, so watch the first one, and then the second one.

http://www.youtube.com/v/0SfBNjoh3Do

 

Tour Day

These are from a tour day earlier this phase... Kulapati Deva Seyon writes:

"We had a very sincere group of pilgrims today. Mannikandan is showing the world his ancient art.

Several make an attempt to carve the stone.

Exploring the Rudraksha trees next to Iraivan

Helping to build Iraivan by adding to the donation box.

Little Franchesca, her eyes were perfect blue crystals!

Most of the beautiful 45 souls who experienced the wonders of Iraivan and Kadavul this morning.

Iraivan Temple Construction Progress

We bring you a series from the container arrival and inspection in Honolulu. Yoginathswami and one of his team fly over to Oahu. Containers are opened. The wood crates are carefully examined for bugs, everything is then repacked into the containers and put on the next barge to Kauai. It's a big job!

Brahmachari Rajan standing by. The forklift operators at the dock are really expert at their job.

Pieces of the Raja gopuram....

Approved! Ready for Kauai...

You can walk inside Iraivan temple now. It's amazing and beautiful. You feel as if you are back in India. Click here for a large, hi-res version for your desktop! (Right click on the photo to save to your hard drive.)