I'm thinking of trying The Vedanta Society again, I just found out that they do Aarati every morning and evening.
I went to a Sunday Service there once and it wasn't really for me.
I'm hoping The Aarati is more for me.
I will keep you posted.
Maya
Did you hear of this? What do you think?
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/us/cracks-show-in-bikram-yoga-empire-amid-claims-of-rape-and-assault.html?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&bicmp=AD&bicmlukp=WT.mc_id&bicmst=1409232722000&bicmet=1419773522000&_r=0
Maya
Last week we stayed in a family house in Florida.
We were told to take the key that was hidden on top of an outlet, open the door and then put the key back. There was no need to lock the door during the week we were there, so as not to loose their key we would just leave it where it was in the...
Since there has been a lot of talk about other religions lately, I would like to ask you this;
Which religions did you believe in in your past lives? Did you think that all other religions were false then too, or is it just in this life that you think that?
Maya
I'm confused, I thought Diwali had been celebrated at the white house several times already.
State Department Celebrates Diwali as Global Affair with Ambassadors and Community Leaders | Hindu American Foundation (HAF)
Maya
Are there different kind of chanting styles depending on the type of temple you go to?
I love my temple, everything about it is amazing. It is diverse, open, welcoming and everything I could possibly want...but I don´t love the chanting style.
I´m used to my Ashram tradition that is...
What are your thoughts on this one?
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/08/03/what-would-krishna-do-or-shiva-or-vishnu/?_php=true&_type=blogs&module=Search&mabReward=relbias%3Ar%2C%7B%222%22%3A%22RI%3A15%22%7D&_r=0
Maya
Why is it that some people remember their past life and some don´t?
I understand that if you are spiritually advanced and have done spiritual practice for many lifetimes before you might remember. But then I would assume that you would be reborn in a family where reincarnation is an accepted...
I was inspired by Vinayaka´s thread and he gave his blessing to start a new one.
Do you believe in them?
If you do, do you think it is good to try to develop them?
If someone has them, should they use them? Or would they be too hard to control?
Maya
Came across this website How to share the gospel to Hindus | Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry
and then read where he ask Hindus to read this first:
Hindus, please read this first | Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry
He says thathe welcomes input from us...well if you feel...
My husband and I had a long conversation in the car last night. We spoke about religious fanatics and why people are SO extreme sometimes.
We have two in our own family, two different religions, Orthodox Judaism, and Catholic. I´m not talking about someone who is deeply religious, I´m talking...
Hi everyone,
Can I please ask for your prayers? We are having an water pipe issue with our cottage in Sweden and the plumber is coming to look at it.
Can you please pray for it and pray that this will be easy to fix, cheap and covered by our insurance.
Thank you so much!
Maya
I know that we have spoken about this before. But this article really sends me into a hissyfit! I'm a writer and I my characters cannot even drink coffee or get mail from the mailman unless I meticulously research whether or not they had coffee or how the mail was delivered at this particular...
My husband sent me this today.
Are Children Remembering Their Past Lives? | Spirit Science
As some of you know, I worked with a child who remembered a (several?) past live/lives. The way they describe the age when this occurs and also the the short sudden statements is exactly how it was...
I cannot find this beautiful Hare Krishna chant, someone posted it here a while ago. It´s a woman who sings, and I think she has a connection to George Harrison, it´s a very melodious version of the mantra, it´s gorgeous. I looked on youtube, but I´m not getting the right one. Does anyone know...
Hi everyone,
Welcome to our very own Virtual Ashram.
This is a place were everyone is welcome.
We have a nice spot for Puja and meditation upstairs.
But the main area here for us is the kitchen, the indoor eating area, and the chairs and benches outside on the lawn with a view of the forest...