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Sages and Scientists Symposium
March 5, 2010 – 2:54 am | One Comment
Sages and Scientists Symposium

The first Sages and Scientists Symposium tries to bring together science and spirituality.

New Law Helps Small Agriculture in US
February 16, 2010 – 1:22 am | No Comment
New Law Helps Small Agriculture in US

Amidst corporations’ constant push to loosen standards for organic certification, a new law actually works in favor of the underdogs.

Experiments in Karma
February 10, 2010 – 4:43 am | One Comment
Experiments in Karma

Although science is too primitive to fully comprehend, there is a direct and proportional price to pay for any act of cruelty or injustice.

The Riddle of Consciousness
February 9, 2010 – 1:54 am | One Comment
The Riddle of Consciousness

Before doctors learn how it is that the brain’s lights turn on, they may have to know a lot more about what’s happening when the lights are off.

Why We Rationalize
February 3, 2010 – 2:32 am | 7 Comments
Why We Rationalize

New scientific data illustrates how far we go mentally to maintain our perceptions and fulfill our desires.

The Contemporary Yogi?
January 29, 2010 – 11:47 pm | 2 Comments
The Contemporary Yogi?

In the course of adapting yoga practices to their own lifestyle, it would seem that some western practitioners go too far.

Urban Renewal: Turn Cities into Farms
January 17, 2010 – 8:43 pm | One Comment
Urban Renewal: Turn Cities into Farms

In trying to decide what to do with the third of Detroit that is now abandoned, some have proposed that it be turned into farmland.

Our Affectionate Guardians, Conclusion
January 5, 2010 – 11:23 pm | 2 Comments
Our Affectionate Guardians, Conclusion

The concluding portion of Our Affectionate Guardians by Swami Bhakti Bhavan Vishnu.

Europe’s Renewable “Supergrid”
January 3, 2010 – 11:49 pm | 8 Comments
Europe’s Renewable “Supergrid”

Nine European countries unite to put together a renewable power system to get them towards their 2020 goal.

Our Affectionate Guardians, Chapter Six, Part Three
December 31, 2009 – 11:39 pm | 3 Comments
Our Affectionate Guardians, Chapter Six, Part Three

Swami B. B. Visnu demonstrates the offensive attitudes towards Srila Sridhara Maharaja that were adopted as the official policy of Iskcon.

Prayer and Health Care: A Legitimate Pair?
December 31, 2009 – 2:19 am | No Comment
Prayer and Health Care: A Legitimate Pair?

Some are seeking legislation to include prayer and other “spiritual treatments” in health care coverage.