In this episode, I present Sri Acharya for the second time. With great spiritual backbone, Acharaji takes us through the most pertinent questions of our time. As most people are interested in what's going on "out there", I took the liberty to ask him what the Vedic literature has to say about the age we… Continue reading Episode 61: Transcending Illusion in the Kali Yuga – Interview with Sri Acharya
Perhaps these monks look like they're not doing much; slow and serene, making their alms-round. But, they are true creatures of endurance, just like you and I. These monks have made a vow to follow the path until the very end of the road: until reaching Nibbana. How many of us from western cultures, without… Continue reading Episode 60: Indurance Running & Spirituality
This Sutta is closely related to the Four Noble Truths: the first Truth being that there is suffering - old age, sickness, separation, and death. But, the Buddha doesn't stop there! He found out that, even though these inevitably exist, there is a way out of suffering them. The Sutta is a reminder that we,… Continue reading Episode 58: Upajjhatthana Sutta – Subjects for Contemplation
What has the Dhamma been teaching me lately? That we all get sick! "What is the advantage of often reviewing this: ‘I am liable to get sick, I am not exempt from sickness’? There are sentient beings who, drunk on the vanity of health, do bad things by way of body, speech, and mind. Reviewing… Continue reading Dhamma and Sickness: Mid-season Blog
