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Looking for Albuquerque NM ‘Sai Community’ info?
Thought it might be a good idea to post this here, since a fair number of folks wander in who are students of Sri Kaleshwar Swami or who want to be or who are just curious. Since returning to the … Continue reading
Posted in Life in New Mexico, Philosophy and Religion, Practices, Spirituality, Sri Kaleshwar Swami
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Guru Purnima 2009
For those who observe it, may today bring you a joyous and peaceful Guru Purnima (7 July this year, the night of the Full Moon). Remember to give thanks to the spiritual teachers in your life, and to ask for … Continue reading
Guru Purnima in Penukonda 2009
There’s a fair number of folks whom I know are signed up for the Guru Purnima program this year at the Penukonda ashram. If by some chance your Google/Bing/Yahoo searches have brought you this way, you might want to check … Continue reading
Well…
…my Mom just reminded me that I haven’t posted in a while. And by gum, she’s right — as mothers almost always are. Been busy of late…but also some news to share: We’re gonna be moving back to the States … Continue reading
Leavin’… on a lux train
We’ve had a grand time in Albuquerque, even to the point of getting to put into direct practice some of the spiritual techniques we learned in India. And back on Friday, Stephanie and I managed a brief hike at Placitas, … Continue reading
On the road, in the skies again
Well, it’s time once more for another journey homeward, a trip that if it goes as scheduled, will see us traverse a 36 hour day. Literally — the flight leaves at about 6am from Bangalore, connects through London, and ends … Continue reading
Catching breath
Okay… It certainly has been an interesting few months here at the ashram. ‘Few’? Hmm…actually, the interesting times date all the way back to Shiva Rathri (the Hindu new moon holiday dedicated to Shiva, back in early March). To recap: … Continue reading
Posted in Living in India, Philosophy and Religion, Practices, Spirituality, Sri Kaleshwar Swami
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We Get Letters – ‘Guru Purnima’
(Posted with permission), reader M.C. from India writes: Dear Rebecca I saw your noting on moonology.com about Guru Poornima where you mentioned that Guru is a "revered teacher". You are close. "Acharya" is the literal translation for teacher. … Continue reading
Guru Purnima 2008
I’m not sure what the appropriate salutation is for Guru Purnima. ‘Happy GP’ just doesn’t seem to cut it. Instead, I’ll just say a little about what Guru Purnima is: It is the Full Moon of the Guru, and happens … Continue reading
Meditation stuff for Spirituality, and Neti pots
This is for both students of Sri Kaleshwar, or anyone involved with meditation programs — I’ve affiliate status at a very good storefront website called “Health and Yoga.“ In addition to the fairly obvious ‘yoga’ products, they also have an … Continue reading →