Monthly Archives: October 2009

Explaining Ourselves

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

As someone who was not raised Hindu, I am often asked both what are the central beliefs of Hinduism, and how I became drawn to Hinduism.  I have no trouble answering the first question, and I am pleased that someone is curious about Hinduism.  Why then, do I have a harder time responding to the [...]

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Public and Private Dharma

Sunday, October 25, 2009

What happens when an individual’s conception of morals (or her/his dharma) comes into conflict with her/his society’s conception of morals?

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Letting Go, Part II

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Last week, I wrote a post about letting go — today, I will continue my discussion on the subject.
But how to let go?
Last Friday, the idea was brought up about the ability to detach oneself from the positive things that happen in life (for which we become naturally excited) as well as from the “painful” [...]

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