From 1970: A Wonderful Talk by Gurudeva
October 4, 2021Please enjoy this rarely heard talk from Gurudeva in the 1970's about the "Wailua University of Contemplative Arts." This wonderful talk explores meditation and the practice of stabilizing the mind force. It expresses many of Gurudeva's early teachings which give a foundation for decades to come. Our thanks to Namrata...
Tirukural - Chapter 56
October 4, 2021Chapter 56: Unjust Reign Verse 557Here an unkind and wealth-seeking king brings suffering to his people, just as the rainless sky and blazing sun scorch the Earth. TAKA Presents the Tirukural You can access the entire text, in Tamil and English here: Weaver's Wisdom Verse 551 More malicious than a...
Chola Gardens on Canvas
October 3, 2021A serene painting, made by an inspired artist It flows everywhere. All things are born from it, yet it doesn't create them. It pours itself into its work, yet it makes no claim. It nourishes infinite worlds, yet it doesn't hold on to them. Since it is merged with all...
A New Water Tank for Our Monastic Greenhouses
October 2, 2021Jai Ganesha! Recently we've completed the initial installation of a 10,000 gallon water tank next to our vegetable greenhouses. This tank will put us another step forward in our effort of self-sufficiency (and if we forgot to mention, the greenhouses already use solar power to operate). Currently the greenhouses rely...
Hinduism Today's Latest Issue Released!
October 1, 2021The latest issue of Hinduism Today Magazine is now available to read on our website at: hinduismtoday.com/category/magazine/oct-nov-dec-2021/ You can also find the PDF or Epub on our downloads pages, and if you'd like to view the magazine on mobile, you can also use our free Hinduism Today Mobile App.
From Merging With Siva - The River of Life - Part 4
September 30, 2021Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami gives his weekly upadesha in Kadavul Temple at Kauai's Hindu Monastery in Hawaii. It is part four of a series of talks elaborating on the inspired teachings of Sivaya Subramuniyaswami as found in his book Merging With Siva. Here, Satguru discusses "The River of Life," a talk...
Nandi Mandapam Capstones
September 27, 2021Recently the siplis have been preparing for the installation of the capstones that will grace the rooftop of Iraivan Temple's Nandi Mandapam. The Nandi Mandapam features some of the more intricate carvings throughout the temple and these captones are no exception. Also to be installed on each corner of the...
Tirukural - Chapter 55
September 26, 2021Chapter 55: Just Reign Verse 547A king is meeting with his subjects and, as the balance scales above him show, he is thoughtfully working to be fair and just to all sides. TAKA Presents the Tirukural You can access the entire text, in Tamil and English here: Weaver's Wisdom Verse...