Character Building Workbook Series: Affection
December 1, 2017Over the weekend and into next week we are going to think about affection, the third character trait in our Character Building Workbook Series. affection | əˈfekSH(ə)n | noun 1 a gentle feeling of fondness or liking • physical expressions of affection 2 • a mental state; an emotion....
Washing Iraivan Temple
November 30, 2017A new once-a-month cleaning routine has been activated for Iraivan Temple, and the first of the ongoing cleanings has been performed by Nirvani Tejadevanatha and Natyam Dayanatha using the new Genie Boom Lift Operator. A closeup of the control panel inside the lift cabin. Natyam Dayanatha is today's operator, while...
The Three Stages of Faith
November 29, 2017An editorial by Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami
Sit on a Rock in Rishi Valley
November 28, 2017A recently taken 360 video for our upcoming kauai Aadheenam Virtual Tour. Click the gear and select a high quality. Click and drag to look around. If you're viewing this on a device, click the youtube video title to view on Youtube, in order to see in full immersive 360.
November 2017 News Video
November 25, 2017Our November 2017 News video covers recent events in October 2017 including: our annual Gurudeva Mahasamadhi celebrations, Satguru Jayanti, Skanda Shasti and our upcoming Innersearch Travel study program to Sri Lanka
Five Suggestions to SBNRs - Publisher's Desk
November 24, 2017Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami reads his editorial from the January/February/March 2018 edition of Hinduism Today magazine: "The challenge for the SBNR is to make significant spiritual progress without traditional guidelines. The key is to craft your own systematic approach based on a proven spiritual path. And remember, enjoy the journey!"
Aloha Friday
November 24, 2017The six day phase, or six day work week, for the monks has been quite fruitful and we are heading into a three day retreat, or three day weekend. While we are on this break remember to keep Ganesha in your mind, especially when life gets to be a little...
The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad
November 23, 2017Here at the monastery the Ganapati Kulam is busy developing the next issue of Hinduism Today. One of the articles called "From the Agamas" now features Upanishads translated by Sarvapelli Radhakrishnan, an Indian philosopher, author and statesman. He was India’s first Vice President (1952–1962) and second President (1962–1967). The following...