The Temple of the Undistracted Mind
Temple of the Undistracted Mind is Chapter 18 from The Lives Of A Bengal Lancer (1936) by Francis Yeats-Brown The Lives Of A Bengal Lancer (1936) by Francis Yeats-Brown
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Nadi Gruha, Bangalore
In one of the oldest areas of Bangalore, Chamarajpet, between a book shop and a scooter repair shop, there is the “Oracle of Saint Shuka.” It is there that every person who visits has their own leaf on which their whole life is written. From these leaves people can learn about their previous incarnations, this life’s …
The Miraculous Photos of Jesus
From Sathya Sai Baba and Jesus Christ by Peter Phipps ~ This picture of Jesus was created by Sathya Sai Baba just before Christmas 1984. After first being given to an Argentinian, Sai Baba then donated one to Venezuela during the Christmas celebrations of 1987. He also allowed six copies to be made, which He …
This is Real Yoga
This is Real Yoga from Life Magazine 22nd February, 1941. In 1941, Life Magazine featured a demonstration of Yoga in Mysore by Krishnamacharya’s students. Photos by Wallace Kirkland. The Text SPEAKING OF PICTURES … This is Real Yoga “These pictures present a catalogue of 20 of the countless contorted postures by which the soul of an …
The Jesus Cave, Rishikesh
Ashrams of India : Volume 2 Vashistha Guha Ashram Ashram of Swami Purushottamananda near the Jesus Cave. Rishikesh Area: 23 km past Rishikesh toward Kaudiyala. Guru: Swami Purushottamananda (? – 13 February 1961). Swami Purushottamananda, was a disciple of Swami Brahmananda, who was the spiritual son of Ramakrishna. Before he was initiated into sannyas Purushottamananda …
Ravi Shankar
From Ravi Shankar An Autobiography Raga Mala (1997) Edited and Introduced by George Harrison. From my childhood I had much interest and curiosity in spiritual matters, hearing about saints and yogis with special powers performing miracles – some who could materialise objects, who could themselves disappear and reappear elsewhere, or appear in two places at …
The Arques Gospel of Mary Magdalene
The Expected One (Magdalene Line Trilogy, #1) by Kathleen McGowan. Review by Marcy Theobald : What food for thought! This is the fictional story of a writer/professor who goes on a journey that leads her to discover the lost Gospel of Mary Magdalene, which the author of this novel suggests is real and was discovered …
A Brief History of the Hippie Trail
Series: Westerners in India. By Richard Gregory; Journey to the East The European concept of an epic overland journey to the east may have started with the conquests of Alexander the Great in Afghanistan and India around 325 BCE. But most in the west associate the idea with Marco Polo and his family in the late 13th century, …
‘Sowing the Seed’ – Jesus in India
by Arif Khan, 4th April 2021.
Marilyn Monroe — The Complete Yoga Poses, by Eric Shaw
http://prasanayoga.com/marilyn-monroe-the-complete-yoga-poses/ Arguably, no movie star past or present is as enchanting as Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jean Mortenson, 1926 – 1962). Her classic beauty, projection of joy and innocence, knockout measurements, marriages to great men, acting skills, and consummate control of her career arc (including its dramatic end) make her biography both tragic and triumphant. Monroe’s life was a …
Le yoga, une discipline millénaire
Besoin de prendre soin de vous ? Voici un moyen agréable de travailler sa souplesse, sans brutalité, à son rythme, tout en accédant à un apaisement mental : le yoga. Le yoga est une discipline venue d’Inde. Sa conception remonterait au IIème siècle avant Jésus-Christ. Il se développe en Occident au cours du XXème siècle. https://www.ina.fr/contenus-editoriaux/articles-editoriaux/le-yoga-une-discipline-millenaire/
Yoga’s 20th-Century Evolution, in Classic Photographs
Written By: Lily Rothman, Liz Ronk A comprehensive survey by Yoga Journal and Yoga Alliance found that more than 36 million Americans practice yoga, with those people spending a combined $16 billion a year on accessories, classes and other yoga expenses. In addition, 80 million people who had never done yoga said they thought chances were good that they’d …
New York Times: Posing as Fitness
By PANKAJ MISHRA Published: July 23, 2010 A few years ago, the pop singer Sting confided to an interviewer that a specific yoga asana, or posture, had enabled him to have sexual intercourse with his wife, the star of a line of yoga videos, for as long as eight hours at a time. “Your stomach,” he said, …
New York Times: Climbing the Himalaya With Soldiers, Spies, Lamas and Mountaineers
By Jeffrey Gettleman Jan. 5, 2021, 5:00 a.m. ET HIMALAYAA Human HistoryBy Ed Douglas When I first came to India, I asked one of the most erudite politicians in the Indian government a question I had been scared to pose to anyone else but that seemed fundamental to understanding the region: Why does India have so many …
Uncovering the Women of Yoga
By Scott & Ida, head teachers of Ghosh Yoga. We have discovered a complete work by Labanya Palit from 1955! She was a student of Bishnu Charan Ghosh and we were able to find a copy of her book in the National Library. In the 60 years it has been here, it has never been checked out …
Golconde: The First Modernist Building in India
A 1945 dormitory for members of a spiritual commune in southern India is an enduring example of architecture’s capacity for nuanced experiences.
Is this a Photograph of the Buddha?
Article by Tsem Rinpoche. A curious, yet ethereal photograph of Lord Buddha has been in circulation for quite some time. Supposedly a photograph taken of Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Buddha Shakyamuni, it raises a lot more questions than answers. According to rumours, the photograph was taken by a devotee visiting the holy site of Bodhgaya. After taking a …
YOGA in AMERICA – the first 100 years
Article by Richard, Hatha Yoga in America, from its introduction in Chicago back in 1893 to its contemporary proliferation across heartland USA. https://www.beezone.com/YogainAmerica/yoga_in_america.html
7 Classic Yoga Babes Who Brought Us Modern Yoga
Article by Kendra Sand who is a writer, yoga teacher, and world traveler with an affinity for orchids, hardcover books, and dancing in the moonlight. https://www.yogiapproved.com/yoga/classic-yoga-babes/
BBC: Inside India’s traditional school for girls
A traditional residential school for girls in India’s holy city of Varanasi stands out for its singular history. Ma Anandmayee Kanyapeeth is like a cloistered hermitage for girls and is one of the few places in the country which caters to the educational and spiritual training of young girls. In many ways, it is a …
