Sri Guru

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Portrait of the Hugging Saint

In 'Darshan, The Embrace,' director Jan Kounen investigates the territory of the sublime for a portrait of Ammachi.

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The God of Amorous Desire

How love differs from lust, and other Valentine's Day questions answered from a Hindu perspective.

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Hope and Faith After the Storm

A daily blog chronicling inspiring and brave stories of survival, hope, and faith in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

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Calling Out to Hungry Hearts

King of kirtan Krishna Das speaks frankly about success, self-acceptance, and the power of just showing up.

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Ask The Swami: Christianity and Hinduism

'The love of God can be enriched by meaningful interface' between people of faith.

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Spiritual Awakening and the Near-Death Experience

Near-death survivors speak of the same mystical joy experienced by saints, yogis, and lamas. Meditation offers another path.

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Swami B.V. Tripurari

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Where Is Hinduism Headed?

A Hindu leader discusses ahimsa, reconversions, Ayodhya, and whether mad cow disease is the 'revenge of the cow.'

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What Makes a Holy Day?

Holidays--Buddhist or otherwise--offer auspicious times for practice and reflection.

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