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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 | 5 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.

Bridge Construction Threat to Yamuna and Vrindavan
December 27, 2009 – 1:07 am | 31 Comments
Bridge Construction Threat to Yamuna and Vrindavan

The government of Uttar Pradesh and private contractors have begun construction of a bridge that will cross Vrindavan’s Yamuna River. Devotees of Vrindavan and environmental activists are speaking out against the action, but is it simply too little too late?

Our Affectionate Guardians, Chapter Six, Part Two
December 26, 2009 – 12:35 am | No Comment
Our Affectionate Guardians, Chapter Six, Part Two

Swami B. B. Vishnu presents extensive excerpts from meetings between Iskcon’s GBC and Srila Sridhara Maharaja demonstrating Sridhara Maharaja’s balanced and sincere response to issues that arose regarding Iskcon’s original eleven initiating gurus.

Post-Copenhagen Assesment: Just Not Good Enough
December 23, 2009 – 12:22 am | 10 Comments
Post-Copenhagen Assesment: Just Not Good Enough

The past few weeks have lead to a conclusion that many expected from the outset. Much talk, many promises, and a small sigh of relief that at least something was agreed upon.

Sri Sri Dauji Gopala Arrive in Latin America
December 21, 2009 – 1:36 am | 10 Comments
Sri Sri Dauji Gopala Arrive in Latin America

Self-sustaining spiritual community of Madhuvan holds the first installation of Krishna and Balarama in Latin America.