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The Road to (Un)happiness
and some milestones along the way...
I Am Letting Go
By bidding farewell to the calendar
Thirteen Months in the Himalayas
Chronicles of a Monk's Sadhana
Nirvana
Incredible lessons from the last days of Buddha's life.
Healing Trauma
When you feel out of control, you are probably not responsible for it. You need healing, not guilt.
It Didn’t Start With You
Do you think you are entirely responsible for your feelings and behavior? Here's what science has to say on this matter.
Objects in Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear
Just a bit more of Om Swami musings...plus the Guru Poornima event
Being Ordinary
Here's a beautiful Taoist story with profound wisdom
Crippled
We don't have to let our shortcomings become our limitations. Here's a true story.
The Clever Adulteress
Here is a beautiful story with a profound esoteric meaning.
The Legend of the Goddess
Invoking Sri Suktam
The Paradox of Praise
The great philosopher-sage Sri Aurobindo had something beautiful to say about praise.
Psychic Heat – Tummo
Know the benefits and practice of the ancient art of invoking psychic heat (or tummo as it is known in Tibetan).
An Ace Player
If you wish to do something great, you need a great team.
Original Settings
What is the difference between a teacher and a guru? Read the beautiful story.