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From Bollywood royalty to spiritual leadership: Meghna Ghai Puri reflects on her awakening
Raised amid Bollywood glamour yet grounded by strong values and Buddhist philosophy, Meghna Ghai Puri, president of Whistling Woods film school, talks about leadership, resilience, spirituality, and carrying forward her filmmaker father Subhash Ghai’s legacy. Read more
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The wisdom of stillness in a noisy world
In a noisy world, practicing stillness and mindfulness reduces stress, restores emotional balance, and brings lasting mental clarity. Read more
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The Ramadan reset: How the holy fast harmonizes mind, body, and gut
Fasting during the Islamic holy month not only fulfills spiritual devotion but also aligns with modern science and intermittent fasting, promoting gut health and well-being when done right. Read more
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Bhajan Clubbing: When devotion finds a dance floor
Bhajan clubbing is transforming how devotion is experienced—bringing collective chanting, modern venues, and bhakti into contemporary cultural life. 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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I am Christian—I also practice and teach yoga
Born Catholic, the author feels at home in other faith traditions, which all share the message of love, compassion, hope, and connection to the Divine Source. A Christmas special from Lotus. Read more
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To fly like angels, light up and lighten up
Angels are serving the world with pure spiritual thoughts that heal and uplift. Meditation and pure thoughts can transform the soul into a living angel. A Christmas special. Read more
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Cheeky wisdom of slow lane! Why rushing is the most overrated vice
Planet Overdrive: In a world fuelled by caffeine and the cult of ‘busy,’ it’s time to politely decline our own burnout party and discover the subversive power of slowness. Read more
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Festival of Bliss with Rakeshji inspires devotion and service in the Poconos
Joyful 3-day event celebrating the commencement of Pujya Gurudevshri’s 60th birth anniversary at Shrimad Rajchandra Spiritual Center, USA, featured transformative discourses, a major humanitarian drive, and a free health fair. Read more
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10 doors to Divine: Finding the Mahavidyas in ordinary life
To open the 10 doors of the Mahavidyas is not to add more complexity to life, but to remember that life itself is sacred. You can begin where you are, with what you have, in this very moment. Read more
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Sparking an interest in Jain studies at American universities
Philanthropy by a handful of Jain families has established Jain studies programs at 30 US universities, inspiring a new generation of scholars. Read more
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The circus of Self: The hilariously serious quest for ‘who am I?’
The ancient call to ‘know thyself’ is a wild goose chase. So why do we keep chasing? asks the master essayist P.S. Wasu. Read more
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JAINA celebrates Paryushan, focusing on unity and forgiveness across North America
Annual Jain festival brings thousands together in reflection, forgiveness, and unity Read more
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The vertigo of awe: The mystery of the ineffable!
How do you describe experiences like gazing at the Milky Way or feeling the quiet stab of grief? Master essayist P.S. Wasu delves into the ineffable—those moments of profound awe, love, and spiritual insight that defy language. Read more
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“Lord, empty me of me, so I can be filled with you”
In a recent discourse in New York, the visiting Nirankari Mission mentor explored how we have become numb to the pain we cause others by imposing our belief systems, and what true spirituality means beyond hoping for a future reward. Read more
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