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Detail of Mahatma Gandhi & contribution to Independent India via his leadership of the Indian National Congress in British India. The All India move & Civil disobedience

A spiritually friendly workplace respects people's deepest values and belief systems and allows them to incorporate these values in their daily work interactions.

From Puget Sound in Seattle over the Cascade Range and across the Columbia River Basin to Spokane travelers explore the culture and heritage of Washington and its people.

The Narragansett government was both monarchical and democratic in style; their religion had multiple gods of different levels of importance.

A priest is defined as someone who exercises authority over a person or group of people, through a connection with The Divine.

Besides inventing and/or populariazing the Pythagorean Theorum, Pythagoras was also known as a great spiritual leader of his day

Paramahansa Yogananda's "When I Am Only a Dream" offers all devoted disciples the reassurance and comfort that the guru is always guiding and guarding them.

Many skeptics believe spirituality is merely based on imagination. They fail to realize that spirituality at its deepest and most useful level is based on science.

When a grown child, sibling, or parent choose to leave your family, it can be as devastating as a divorce. Here are some ways to cope when a loved one leaves.

Paramahansa Yogananda describes his experience upon receiving a gift of the grounds of his Encinitas Hermitage and Meditation Gardens from his beloved disciple, Mr. Lynn.

There have been many translations of the spiritual poem, the Bhagavad Gita, but Yogananda offers a thorough explication, revealing the details of its exact meaning.

The institution of the Dalai Lama began in the sixteenth century. The title was first bestowed on a spiritual leader in Tibet by the Khan of Mongolia.

Chanakuh is holiday that is celebrated all around the world this time of year. But do you know the story as to why it is so important?

This article is meant to help people to understand that good mental health is achievable. There are many ways to get there. This article offers helpful suggestions.

The Bogomils were a religious sect in both Bulgaria and Bosnia during the Middle Ages. The Bogomils had a widespread peasant following.

Tour the Olympic Peninsula, passing through the Olympic National Park. This audio tour provides cultural and historical points of interest, music and local interviews.

With the Olympic torch moving towards San Francisco, students and activists hold protests across the United States.

A historical marker on US-70 hints at the life of Goyaalé, better-known as Geronimo. Trying to avoid the reservations, he evaded his captors for over ten years.

Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama is asking governments, world leaders, individuals to address global warming and effects of global climate change and to care for the Earth.

Rise of Indian National Army from the revolt in British Indian Army in 1915 and a brief discussion of the Cripps Mission, India in World War II & Free India Movement

Traditional Buddhism practiced in Missouri just an hour from St. Louis. Beautiful scenery and the compassionate teachings of the Buddha for a peaceful mind.

Of all classified types of haunts, the short-lived "Renovation Ghost" is quite different from the rest. How could home improvements invite this often unwelcome guest?

With Salman Rushdie back in the news as the bookies favourite for the 2008 "Best of Booker" Prize, now is the perfect time to find out more about this great novelist.

Brad Pitt portrays story of real life explorer Heinrich Harrer and the Dalai Lama during WWII years in Tibet, during the takeover of the peaceful culture by China.

In medieval Japan, a Spanish priest must face an unthinkable decision: renounce his faith, or watch the innocent suffer and die.

A hawk totem or spirit guide symbolizes foresight and perception to the shaman. Learn how to understand and work with a hawk power animal.

The Bhagavad Gita is the most famous part of the sacred Sanskrit poem, Mahabharata, which is the longest epic poem in existence.

The Coen Brothers' new film does not have the star-studded cast of Burn After Reading, but it is a daringly funny existentialist piece that carries far more meaning.

Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma or Ammachi) is a holy woman from India who embraces people around the world in order to take on their karma and heal the mind, body and spirit.

Notes on the hymn "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" written by John Fawcett, 1740, composed by Hans G. Naegeli, and arranged by Lowell Mason in 1845. Tune Name is "Dennis."

Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas combines a traditional story about the power of individuals with inspiring encouragement from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Wangari Maathai.

In the 1997 film Seven Years in Tibet, Heinrich Harrer's journey leads him to take on a Buddhist mindset, incorporating Buddhist doctrine into his personality.

A look at China's crackdown in Tibet, a brief history of the disputed region and why it has taken the forthcoming Beijing Olympics to bring it to the world's attention.

When the Roman Empire dissolved into Eastern and Western entities, the East became the Byzantine Empire while the West forged a new identity tied to the Latin Church.

Vegetarianism as a diet has been around for a long time, and many people you may have heard of are vegetarians or vegans. Here's a list of some of the more famous ones.

Learn why unemployment may be an opportunity in disguise and how attitude can help to find a job.

The great yogi/poet, founder of Self-Realization Fellowship, dramatizes the spiritual journey in his poems. They uplift the mind and direct it toward God.

Struggling alone is not a good way for teenagers and adolescents to deal with feelings of depression and sadness! Here are tips to help depressed teens find ways to cope.

Feeling good during an economic down turn can be challenging. However, a few simple actions can improve quality of life and actually make one richer.

Inspirational quotes about hope are great for a greeting card, a poem, a scrapbook, or as an email signature. These hope quotes include themes of wisdom and optimism.

As 2012 approaches, many people are wondering if the world is coming to an end.

The great guru/poet Paramahansa Yogananda was born January 5, 1893, in Gorakhpur, India. This article focuses on his poem, "On Coming to the New-Old Land-America."

Nearly two months of bitter controversy over the Notre Dame's invitation to President Barack Obama's speech is culminating with ND Seniors boycotting commencement.

U.S. Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama recently resigned from the Trinity United Church of Christ. What does this mean for Obama and his constituency?

Man was the product of the spirit world's actions, continuing what Iyan had begun.

Yes, love is in the air. But are you in a relationship with your soul mate -- or merely a passing fancy? Past life regression may hold the key.

The Preah Vihear temple has been in the news recently because of its World Heritage status, the conflicting claims and a disputed border by both Thailand and Cambodia.

This audio tour is an excellent travel resource for the Northwest, containing traditional music, local interviews and thorough information, including detailed maps.

Sonnet 129 dramatizes the pit of promiscuity, where copulation engaged in solely out of lust engenders all manner of evil consequences.

India is one of the world's youngest nations, and its youth generation will majorly impact world politics in years to come. What forces have shaped their personalities?