Puja

Puja

Puja – Sacred Ceremony. Puja has become a daily practice in our centres. While many people are experiencing the benefits from it, others are at a loss to understand it and may feel somewhat frustrated being present at rituals which they do not fully understand....
Non-Attachment – Part 3 of a 3 Part Series

Non-Attachment – Part 3 of a 3 Part Series

Practicing non-attachment is both an art and a science. (To read part 1 go here, or to read part 2 go here) Here are some methods to put non-attachment into practical effect: Notice if I am clenching. By clenching I mean feeling territorial, controlling, determined at...
Responsibility

Responsibility

Understanding of the virtue of responsibility I heard a story about a man we will call Tom, who had a long history of domestic violence. He ended up being convicted by a judge and jury of the murder of his wife. During the trial he maintained that it was her fault,...
The Importance Of Clean Food

The Importance Of Clean Food

Learn the importance of clean food and why people on a spiritual path are often vegetarian. It is so beautiful here in Spring at the Cooranbong Ashram. Jasmine, magnolias, azaleas and freesias are blooming in profusion. Much work has been going on in the garden by the...
Non-Attachment

Non-Attachment

Non-Attachment – a great way to live! The Law of Non-attachment seeks to address various issues that arise from our egos.  Some people are only ever happy if things go their way and lose it as soon as they don’t. The human ego is adverse to disappointment and...