Observing Sadhu Paksha
March 31, 2014For the next two weeks, the monks of Kauai Aadheenam will be observing Sadhu Paksha. A time of retreat when the mathavasis break their normal, morning temple and meditation routines, to wonder through the sacred gardens in the early morning hours. In the morning quiet, they find a serene place...
Media Studio Progress
March 28, 2014Today, the Media Studio's wallpaper is being installed. The artwork, originally created by S. Rajam, has been printed into giant murals by ARC Pacific on Oahu. The artwork is being put up by two skilled installers, Lyle and Mark. Most of the mural art will have wooden wainscoting installed beneath...
New Cows!
March 28, 2014Today the Aadheenam's new cows arrived from the mainland. They are two, purebred jersey's, and one is said to be pregnant. We already have one jersey in our small herd, but the other three cows are holsteins. For those unaware, Holstein's are huge and can be rather aggressive, whereas jerseys...
Aloha Luncheon, May 10, 2014, You are invited
March 27, 2014We are now putting together another great Aloha Luncheon for you. Come meet Bodhinatha, two of his swamis and about 100 supporters and friends of our monastery--among the most inspired and inspiring people on the planet. Please consider joining us, even if you are far from California. Every year, some do travel...
Recent Visitors
March 26, 2014In the first photo are Gurudatta and Saipriya Shamain from Arizona. They're connected with the Mahaganapati Temple there. Sanjiva and Tiya Thielamay are visiting for the first time from Chicago. Sanjiva is from Mauritius and has known us for a very long time. Tiya is originally from Kazakhstan. Sanjiva and...
March 25th Homa
March 25, 2014Today the monastery began its new phase with an early morning homa. This phase is a short one, of only four days, and it's followed by Sadhu Paksha. Sadhu Paksha is a time when the monks take a several week retreat, without the normal morning temple routine and instead practice...
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March 2014 News Video
March 24, 2014httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6-tQya_YB4 Our March 2014 news video covers events in February 2014, including: The monastery's celebration of Mahasivaratri, Satguru Bodhinatha's travels to Trinidad and Texas, including his participation in the 2014 Midland Interfaith event, improvements to the monastery's vegetable gardens and new decor in Kadavul Temple.