Gurudeva in Mauritius
October 16, 2009Today Rajen Manick sent us some photos of Gurudeva taken in his country years ago. For our archives here. If anyone has such photos in your nation or home, consider scanning them and sending a copy to Palaniswami for the Gurudeva archives.
Making Waves in Hawaii
October 16, 2009Now a visual feast to follow the food feast above. These beautiful images of waves were taken by Clark Little, Waimea Bay shorebreak surfing pioneer, husband, and father of two, whom many consider the premier photographer of surf. That looks like a galaxy. Clark Little has gained nationwide recognition...
Monastery Twitter Updates for 2009-10-16
October 16, 2009Happy Deepavali, everyone! #diwali # Powered by Twitter Tools
Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami Jayanthi Jai!
October 15, 2009Happy Birthday Bodhinatha! (From Natchintanai, By Siva Yogaswami) "Transcending all mutations of form and attribute, Surpassing all finite measure is the GURU, An embodiment of the highest wisdom." "Bow to the sacred Feet of the Guru whose holy utterance--the Mahavakiam--points the Way to everlasting bliss." "The Lord manifests as Father,...
Jayanthi in Lanka
October 15, 2009News today from our orphanage in Sri Lanka, where Bodhinatha's 67th Jayanthi was celebrated in style. Each boy made an offering and a wonderful elaborate puja was performed. All offered their hands in reverential worship. Then prostrated before the altar. Babu, on the left, and his assistant...
Sandhyadevi Param Plays the Veena
October 15, 2009Sandhyadevi Param plays veena for the Golden Gate Mission Satsang. Congratulations to her for learning this instrument!  
Monastery Twitter Updates for 2009-10-15
October 15, 2009It is so clear and sunny at the monastery today! We haven't seen Mount Waialeale like this for a while. http://yfrog.com/1vesjj # Jai! Today is Bodhinatha's 67th Jayanti. # It's a joyous Jayanthi day, as we honor Bodhinatha's birthday. Here are more photos from the Sri Lanka puja not inc...
More Seed Event Photos
October 15, 2009A local Master Course student was at the Kauai Seed and Plant Exchange a few days back and sent these photos. The monastery tent was the most popular of them all, with its unusual variety of plant gifts for the community. Palaniswami and Senthilnathaswami were asked to open the...