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Lessons I carry into the new year: healing, illness, inner expansion
Illness, grief, and uncertainty reshaped my life this year, stripping away resolutions and achievements and asking a deeper question: what truly matters when the body falters and the heart is stretched open? Read more
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Why peace and compassion are essential for humanity today
In a world fractured by conflict, fear, and inequality, peace and compassion stand as humanity’s most powerful tools to heal divisions, restore dignity, and build a more harmonious future in 2026. Read more
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Finding universal love in the teachings of all sages
In a world fractured by belief and identity, the teachings of Christ, the Buddha, Guru Nanak, and Sri Aurobindo converge on one luminous truth: love is not sentiment but consciousness in action. This reflective exploration traces how service, compassion, oneness, and spiritual evolution together shape a timeless path toward universal love and inner freedom. 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
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Why peace remains elusive: Beyond democracy and reason
Political systems and logic have failed to stop war. The solution requires a fundamental shift in human consciousness. A few thousand meditating individuals can help. Read more
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Healing the healers: Indian American doctors join Ayurveda retreat
The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) hosted its inaugural Ayurveda & Wellness Retreat at a resort in Fairfield, Iowa, where advisers included faculty of the nearby Maharishi International University. Read more
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Grace unfurling in the spiritual mornings in Ramana Maharshi’s abode
Perhaps enlightenment is not a thunderbolt but a soft unfolding — a jasmine offered, a leaf that falls, a silence that teaches us to simply be as we are. Read more
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Building bridges: Rev. Chloe Breyer honored by the Interfaith Institute
The Institute’s 10th annual award was presented to the director of the Interfaith Center of New York for her unwavering dedication to fostering mutual understanding across faith traditions and empowering grassroots spiritual leaders. Read more
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Home at Last: Sarada Chiruvolu on stages of spiritual awakening
From worldly duties to divine consciousness: An intimate conversation with the author of ‘Home at Last’ on meditation and living enlightenment. Read more
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Mount Kailash: Making the eternal ascent to fulfil lifelong quest
At 68, Surendra Saxena overcame physical challenges to complete the sacred Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage last year and has published an account of his transformative spiritual journey and the path that led him there. Read more
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Diwali’s universal message: Finding unity and healing in a fractured world
As Diwali gains recognition across America, writers and thought leaders we contacted reflected on its deepest meaning: a shared call for collective healing in a world riven by conflict, distraction, and disconnection. Read more
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Diwali of tomorrow: Measured not by brightness, but by how our hearts glow
Second part of the compilation of comments from writers and thought leaders who responded to our question: “How Diwali and festivals can heal a fractured world”. Read more
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My most memorable Diwali: Finding the festival’s spirit thousands of miles away
Three women remember the old traditions of celebrating Diwali back home in India and starting new ones in North America to pass on the joy and magic of the Festival of Lights to their children. Read more
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Unveiling the grandeur of Diwali: Myths and legends from across India
Discover the lesser-known myths and profound philosophy behind India’s grandest festival — a six-day celebration of light, life, and the pursuit of enlightenment. Read more
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Temple of Understanding marks 65 years with Global Interfaith Summit in New York
A daylong symposium and awards evening on November 8 will feature visionary global speakers and honorees, including Ela Gandhi and Rainn Wilson. Read more
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