Lessons for Sequestered Families
April 6, 2020https://courses.himalayanacademy.com/courses/families
Sadhu Paksha
April 6, 2020Aum Namah Sivaya, This week and the next, the monks are observing their Sadhu Paksha retreat, which happens to be quieter than usual due to the monastery being fully closed to visitors. Nonetheless, our monastics are observing a more free-flowing morning routine and trying to get out and enjoy the...
Ballads to Heave - Moving the Maha Yalis
April 5, 2020A short video depicting the siplis rhythmically moving one of the giant granite yalis into place along the front steps of Iraivan Temple.
Four More Affirmations for a Positive Life
April 5, 2020Today's affirmations from Gurudeva speak of our innate divinity and how we can learn from any experience, as long as we remain alert to the possibility. } ];
Blessings from Yogaswami
April 4, 2020Aum Namah Sivaya! Recently we celebrated Yogaswami's Mahasamadhi Day. We are ever grateful for the deep and fiery wisdom from this Lion of Lanka. The Magical Songs of Siva Yogaswami Based in pure Saiva Siddhanta, the Natchintanai affirm the oneness of man and God. Though Yogaswami dauntlessly stressed the nondual...
A Few Stories from Around the World
April 4, 2020Sishya Dr. Ramai Santhirapala of London is a physician of note. Lately, she had been shifting from direct care of patients to working in the realms of research and medical ethics. When the current pandemic arose, however, she immediately abandoned her projects to be where she was needed most, the...
A Free New Course for Sequestered Families!
April 3, 2020Aum Namah Sivaya Himalayan Academy has just completed a free course called "Lessons for Sequestered Families." See: https://courses.himalayanacademy.com/courses/families As the name suggests it was created to help uplift and inspire everyone and anyone who might be feeling the impact of the current global situation. Please share it with your family...
Glories of the Greenhouse
April 2, 2020Jai Ganesha! Today we take time to appreciate the monasteries greenhouse, from which so much of our fresh produce is sourced. As some may know, tomato plants can only go do long before they must be replanted in order to continue their usual production. This month we are just beginning...