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Goldie Hawn’s life beyond movies: From spirituality to a mindful book for children
What drives 80-year-old Hollywood icon Goldie Hawn, founder of MindUP, to step beyond the spotlight and co-author ‘The After-School Kindness Crew’ book? Read more
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How yoga completed Bollywood actress Sheeba’s fitness and wellness journey
The 90s Bollywood star reflects on her transition from fitness enthusiast to certified yoga instructor, her secret to a successful marriage of 30 years, and why women must put on their own “oxygen masks” first. Read more
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Anatomy of a just war: From ancient epics to modern conflict
The Ramayan and Mahabharat offer profound blueprints for Dharma Yuddha. Does this ancient wisdom still hold weight in today’s complex geopolitics? Read more
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Yakub Mathew’s Maha Kumbh book spurs global dialogue on spiritual inquiry
Yakub Mathew’s Seeking the Infinite was launched at a high-power event by the former Vice President of India in New Delhi, witnessing a confluence of faiths and viewpoints. Read more
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Wellness meets luxury at Yo1 resort in New York’s Catskill mountains
YO1 in Upstate New York blends holistic systems such as Ayurveda, nature cure and yoga to help manage issues including stress, weight, diabetes and fertility. Ancient wisdom meets modern science in a luxurious setting here to rejuvenate your body and mind, restore balance, and promote lasting vitality, says YO1 CEO Harish Goyal. Read more
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Buddhist monks’ march creates waves of peace in the US capital
The Walk for Peace from Texas to Washington, DC captured national attention with millions following the monks’ 2,300 trek on foot online. Their message of peace, nonviolence, and unity for all people regardless of faith resonated during a time of significant divisions in the US. Read more
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Beyond religion: Vandana Khaitan on karma, consciousness and spirituality
Hailing from a business family, Vandana Khaitan shares her inspiring journey from years of suffering to spiritual awakening under Yogi Protoplasm. Through meditation, chanting, and selfless living, she transformed her life and now guides others on the path to healing and inner peace. Read more
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Long Island faith leaders and youth unite for World Interfaith Harmony Week
Amid the noise of conflict, faith leaders and legislators gather to remind us that unity isn’t just a goal, it’s our common foundation. Read more
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Our Eckankar temple in Minnesota is for everyone who loves God: Sharon Kunin
In this concluding part of the 3-post Eckankar series, wife of the new spiritual head of the global organization, as well as two passionate clerics share deep insights on the Path of ECK and finding divine purpose in everyday life. Read more
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The Law of Love: Eckankar’s new Mahanta reveals the path to co-workership with God
In the conclusion of our exclusive dialogue, Sri Doug Kunin demystifies the ‘secret’ laws of the universe, explains how a Living Master takes on a student’s karma, and shares a vision of hope for a world mired in ‘mud and thorns’. Read more
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The Soul’s expansion: An interview with Sri Doug Kunin, the new Living Master of Eckankar
Entering a new era under the leadership of Sri Doug Kunin, Eckankar continues to bridge Eastern mysticism and Western practical spirituality. The Lotus team asks the new Living Master about their HU mantra, dream guidance, and the eternal mission of ‘The Path of Spiritual Freedom’. Read more
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Beyond the Shakers: How ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ reimagines modern spirituality
From the ecstasy of dance to the theology of a dual-gendered God, the new, acclaimed biopic unearths the radical feminism and utopian dreams of America’s most mysterious sect. Read more
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Honored in India, Dr Datta Nori spreads Sai Baba’s universal message in America
Eminent oncologist Dr Dattatreyudu Nori, bestowed the Padma Bhushan award by the Indian government, has built two Shirdi Sai temples in the New York area to promote the Baba’s teachings of tolerance, universal love, and oneness of God. Read more
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A Life That Inspires: Weaving the mystical into the everyday
Moving beyond her Hollywood-bound memoir, life wisdom coach Sally Forrest has published a new book as a grounded guide to trusting your intuition, honoring grief, and finding the “more” in life. Read more
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The quaintest meditation room in the world is at…
Yes, unbeknown to most, there is a Meditation Room tucked away in the UN complex in New York. Eschewing any religious-spiritual object or motif, what it does have takes you by surprise. All the same, it is a ‘Room of Quiet’ with a history. Read more