Bhagvān Mahavir: From Bihar to Birmingham

The subtlety, depth, and vastness of Bhagvān Mahavir’s philosophy is a blessing to humanity—subtle in its ability to draw us … More

37. The Layers of Shanti

ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः Aum Shanti, Shanti, Shanti Many people invoke these words at the end of a chant, a … More

To call Guru Nanak a religious leader is a modern travesty. He was not. What he is seldom viewed as … More

There are many definitions of Dharma. It requires a collection of words in any language to explain all that dharma … More

If there is one central teaching that Buddha dharma is built around, it is the Eightfold Path. Such is its … More

There are over 1800 teertha sthal (sacred places) in India. The Mahabharata alone refers to about 330 teertha, and outlines … More

On the outside, visible to others, is our physical form — our body. What remains invisible is our non-physical form … More

Within the dharmic philosophies none is as interesting a relationship as is between bhakti and Buddhism. These are the two … More

Imagine opening a door, only to find your self suddenly alarmed by a snake at the doorstep. Terrifying! On a … More

I am not this body, I am not this mind. So, am I consciousness? Or, am I conscious? What is … More