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The Dalai Lama: A Message of Love & Inner Peace
Last week, His Holiness the Dalai Lama stressed how all the religions share the value of universal love. He also noted: "The destroyer of peace of mind is not an external enemy but our own internal anger. The antidote for anger is compassion." He gave this talk from his residence in Dharamsala. This program on "Buddhism, Science and Compassion" was organized by the Einstein Forum (Germany). His talk was followed by a question and answer session.
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Thanksgiving 2020 may have just come and gone, yet these beautiful blessings expressing gratitude—from various wisdom traditions and luminaries—can enrich, and become a part of, our daily lives. Here is one sample from the inspirational collection offered by gratefulness.org from Dr. Maya Angelou: "Dear Creator, You, the borderless sea of substance, we ask You to give to all the world that which we need most—Peace." Find these blessings here.
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I’ve been thinking a lot about 2020 and what a tumultuous year it has been. I’m not of the mindset that once we reach 2021 things will magically change, but I am hopeful for a brighter future for all of us. COVID-19 forced us to go online and to become more sensitive to the way we connect and create community even when we’re at a distance. We got to implement so many of the lessons that the disability community has been teaching us for years. MORE
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The Journey to Your True Calling
By Bob Weisenberg
Fifteen years ago, I was happily retired, largely unacquainted with Yoga, when I happened upon a book by Stephen Cope called Yoga and the Quest for the True Self. I knew right away that my life would never be the same. The book instantly and utterly transformed me. The philosophy was that powerful and the writing that personal and engaging. I started reading every book on Yoga philosophy I could get my hands on. I started trying to describe what was happening inside of me... MORE
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Worried? Have your worries erased in just a few minutes once you hear Rylyn Clark, an adorable 4-year-old, sing the Bob Marley song "Don't Worry About a Thing." Sit back, relax and well, don't worry about a thing!
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In episode #4 of the Two Old Fogey Yogis podcast, Swami Asokananda and Rev. Prem get into the nitty gritty of developing a strong & steady meditation practice. They take a no-holds barred, no secrets left behind, kind of approach to the subject of meditation hits & misses: the challenges, obstacles and the excuses one of them uses to avoid meditation while the other shares secrets of a lifelong, fruitful practice. This is an episode you won’t want to miss. Listen on Soundcloud.com or any podcast app.
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Mataji lights the candle during the Thanksgiving Worship Service. Swami Jyotirmayananda offered a welcome and foods to the Divine Light, as music for each faith was played. A prayer on gratitude for each faith was offered by one of Yogaville’s swamis. Local sangha members were invited to send in notes of what they were grateful for and these were read by Mataji, followed by the swamis each expressing their gratitude. The service ended with the offering of an arati by Swami Arivananda.
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Spiritual Cartoon of the Week
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