from the National Parks Conservation Association On Native American Heritage Day, we remember that most if not all lands in today’s national parks were once home to Indigenous people.
The National Parks ConservationAssociation reports The Biden administration … announced new protections for the sacred Chaco Canyon landscape that would prevent new oil and gas drilling on federal lands within 10 miles of Chaco Culture National Historic Park for 20 years. Read more at Biden administration announces new protections for sacred Chaco Canyon landscape […]
Sanatana dharma is a term that refers to the eternal Truth of Hinduism. The roots of this phrase can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit literature as a kind of cosmic order. Sanatana denotes “that which is without beginning or end” or “everlasting.” Dharma, no direct translation into English, but comes from dhri, meaning “to hold together or sustain.” Dharma […]
Saraswati, or Sarasvati, is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, art, music, learning and wisdom. Her name is derived from the Sanskrit sara, meaning “essence,” and sva, meaning “one’s self.” She is also associated with flowing water. Within yoga, Saraswati is seen as being a powerful aid to a deeper form of meditation. Feeling her presence is said […]
In beauty may I walk.All day long may I walk.Through the returning seasons may I walk.On the trail marked with pollen may I walk.With grasshoppers about my feet may I walk.With dew about my feet may I walk.With beauty may I walk.With beauty before me, may I walk.With beauty behind me, may I walk.With beauty […]
Greater Good Magazine “who publishes science-based Insight for a meaningful life” writes A doctor explains why he prescribes time outside to his patients. Here’s one silver lining to the pandemic: with gyms, museums, and stores closed, many of us were forced to spend more time outside. Read more at How Nature Helps Us Heal | […]
“For Sikhs, Jains, and my Hindus here in the United States and across the world, Diwali is a time for gratitude as well as a celebration of the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil,” – Raja Krishnamoorthi Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has introduced a resolution in the US Congress recognising the religious and historical significance […]