A Quiet Afternoon at the Aadheenam
May 25, 2019Take a stroll around the monastery on a quiet day. Our monks are about to go into their two days of retreat after a six-day lunar week. With such a large aadheenam there are many little things to do. Chinnu is at work in the kitchen while monks perform their...
From the Greenhouse
May 24, 2019As mentioned last week, the construction of the monastery's new greenhouse is currently underway. While there to see the progress, we captured some imagery of the production in the current green houses, which includes many greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and more. Starting the plants We find Yoginathaswami working on the building...
Satguru's Travels - Johor and London
May 23, 2019While in Jahor, Malaysia, Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami and Sannyasin Shanmuganathaswami attended the kumbhabhishekam for the Sithivinayagar Temple in Johor Malayasia. That evening, Satguru gave a keynote at the temple along with vibhuti blessings. Next, Satguru returned to London and has been enjoying temple visits, satsangs and morning walks along the...
The Great Hawaiian Protector
May 22, 2019Our monks enjoy a blessing from a Hawaiian Aumakua, an ancestral guardian. To the Hawaiians the owl is a protector and guide, held as sacred. This sentiment is encapsulated in the saying "A no lani, a no honua" meaning "Belonging to heaven and earth." A once in a lifetime photo...
Om Ganapati
May 22, 2019Jai! Today is the monthly Chaturthi, for which our wonderful 3am vigilee lavishly decorates Lord Ganesha with chandanam and many aromatic flowers. Here's a glimpse at Ganesha's glory. Om Gam Ganapataye Namah } ];
Discovering Iraivan Temple's Doors
May 21, 2019Aum Namah Sivaya Today several of our monks worked to uncover the doors for Iraivan's sanctum, which had recently arrived from India. These teak doors have a wonderful metal cladding of incredible beauty and detail. Each door displays five different forms of Lord Siva and are almost worthy of worship...
Vaikasi Visakam 2019
May 20, 2019Several days ago, during the full moon in the month of Vaikasi, the aadheenam observed Vaikasi Visakam, honoring Lord Murugan with a puja and abhishakam. Aum Saravanabhava Aum. Lord of Kundalini Yoga Om Shanmukhaya namah - Praise be to the six-faced one Om Pingalaya namah - Praise to the golden-hued...