This article is in memory of Swami Veda Bharati, who passed away on July 14, 2015. When I met him in 1971, he was called Dr. Arya and he was the scholar in residence at the Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy under the direction of Swami Rama in the suburbs of Chicago. As […]
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Darshan With Rama Jyoti Vernon
January 19, 2013 by
When I was a younger man, I studied yoga with two amazing teachers in the same ashram (spiritual center) near Chicago. The main teacher was Swami Rama of the Himalayas, who I consider one of my root teachers. His principal disciple at that time was Dr. Arya, who is now Swami Veda Bharati. I have recently been […]
The Turth Within You – Swami Vivekananda
June 1, 2012 by
This quote came for a card from a friend a long time ago. It has been waiting to be shared all this time. The teachings of Swami Vivekananda and Sri Ramakrishna were the first teachings I was exposed to when I began meditation practices at the Vedanta Center in Chicago. We would sit, listen to […]
Words of Wisdom for April 29, 2024
April 29, 2024 by
Dear Friends: “Childhood is something great. In childhood the mind is pure, tender and receptive. If we impart good education to our children, become selfless examples for them, and give them love, perhaps they will grow and become the best citizens of the world. Then, the whole universe will bloom like a flower.” – Swami […]
Words of Wisdom for April 29, 2024
April 29, 2024 by
Dear Friends: “Childhood is something great. In childhood the mind is pure, tender and receptive. If we impart good education to our children, become selfless examples for them, and give them love, perhaps they will grow and become the best citizens of the world. Then, the whole universe will bloom like a flower.” – Swami […]
Daily Practice
February 9, 2021 by
I want to share with you the details of my daily practice. These practices nourish me year after year and continue to be the source of my health and well-being. After I awaken, I log on to Insight Timer and begin my morning practice. I often listen to guided meditations to help me become centered and […]
What is a Hero?
February 22, 2017 by
What is a hero? Do you really know? Is it someone strong and vibrant who goes off and slays your enemies and upholds your friends? Or is it a football quarterback who wins the Super Bows in the last second with his “hail Mary” throw? Christoper McDougall doesn’t think it is any of these. […]
Father Time
December 31, 2015 by
These words of wisdom about father time (the Time-God) were hand written in a letter from Swami Veda Bharati in December 2008. We are at the end of 2015 and it is a good time to think about this time in our lives, reviewing our past year and setting intentions for the new year. In […]
The Art of Mini-transitions
August 28, 2015 by
I just received an email from Jennifer Louden on the art of mini-transitions. I wrote the following to her: In 1971 I had the pleasure of meeting and hanging out with Swami Rama of the Himalayas and his successor Dr. Arya, who became Swami Veda Bharati. The first discourse Dr. Arya taught was about celebrating […]
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