One Note of Zen
The author tells the story of a Zen master, Kakua, the first Japanese to study Zen. But no one remembers Kakua. Why? Read on to find the reason.
The author tells the story of a Zen master, Kakua, the first Japanese to study Zen. But no one remembers Kakua. Why? Read on to find the reason.
Enjoy this beautiful retelling of how the Supreme seated Itself in all Manifestation – in a seed form, waiting to blossom in full.
The Upanishads Elucidated: The Enigmatic Seed Read More »
The key characters in the story are the children of four different kinds of light, Soma, Agni, Vajra and Surya, invoking the symbolism of these Vedic deities.
The Upanishads Elucidated – The Seekers of Light Read More »
This story titled ‘Swarāt Samrāt’ in our ongoing series invites us to ponder upon the concept and practice of self-mastery and self-conquest.
The Upanishads Elucidated: Swarāt Samrāt -1 Read More »
What happens next to Neel and Lal? And what of the jewels each of them had? Read all about it in this part 2 of the story and learn of a deep Vedantic truth.
The Upanishads Elucidated: Swarāt Samrāt -2 Read More »
Have you heard of Maitreyee’s swayamvar and her quest? Read all about it in this delightful story in the series ‘The Upanishads Elucidated’ by Lopa Mukherjee.
The Upanishads Elucidated: The Light of Lights (Part 1) Read More »
What is the journey on which Maitreyee and her companions go? Do they discover the light that is the source of all lights? Where do they find it? Read on.
The Upanishads Elucidated: The Light of Lights (Part 2) Read More »
Read the first story in this new series on Indian scriptures and find out about the rule of mutual keeping, and the one who does not need keeping.
The Upanishads Elucidated: Keepers Read More »
Is there something like metaphysical food and sleep? The author makes us reflect on these dimensions of food and sleep and offers some valuable insights in the spirit of ‘All Life is Yoga.’
Food and Sleep, Beyond the Physical Read More »
The Mother encouraged a small group of Ashram children to write stories. We feature a short story written by Tara Jauhar and corrected by the Mother.
A Children’s Story on Simplicity Read More »
The view which separates ordinary life — and its related goal of pursuit of money — from spiritual life is inconsistent with the declaration of Isha Upanishad – Isha vasyam idam sarvam.
The Stairway of Yoga Read More »
We feature a Pauranic story which illustrates the hold that our attachments have on the ordinary experience of human relationships.
Such Indeed is Maya – a Tale Retold by Sri Ramakrishna Read More »
How important are human relations in larger scheme of life and our spiritual destiny? A Zen story highlights the attitudes of detachment and equanimity.
Make Not a Bond of Love Read More »
This brief commentary on a Zen story is a selection from the author’s forthcoming book titled ‘An Oak Tree in the Garden – Exploring the World of Zen’.
The Tunnel – A Zen Story Read More »
A delightful story told by the Mother which speaks of what a real initiation means and how a guru prepares a shishya for receiving higher knowledge.
The Initiation – A Story Told by the Mother Read More »
The Mother encouraged a small group of children to write stories. One story written by Tara Jauhar in her early teens is featured here.
Stories for the Children, by the Children: True Courage Read More »
We feature a few stories told by the Mother which help children learn how to keep widening the definition of family, and thereby grow in capacity for love.
What is a Family?: Tales Told by the Mother Read More »
Vinata Joshi speaks to us about Powada, a popular performance art from Maharashtra, involving story-telling, poetry, music and theatre arts.
Powada, a Story-telling Performance Art (Video) Read More »