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Loving Nature with Amrita Virtual Academy
I was recently blessed to stay six months in Amritapuri, India, and do seva (“selfless service”) for Amrita Virtual Academy. Even though the seva was in an office there, I realized how closely connected we are to Nature in Amritapuri, at all times. There are trees,...
A Journey into the Heart of Vedanta
In January, Amrita Virtual Academy will start the scriptural study series Knowledge of the Truth: An Introduction to Vedanta on the text Tattvabodha with classes led by Br. Sachinmayamrita Chaitanya. I’m excited for it, partly because I’ve been able to hear a few of...
The Rhythm of the Mind
Introduction In this second post about music, Leslie shares how her musical journey through Amrita Virtual Academy with the ganjira led her to start to learn how to play the kaimani*, the challenges she faced and ways she could overcome them.* (handbells - kai means...
From Amritapuri to Spain: A Student’s Journey of Learning the Headed Tambourine (Ganjira)
During the coronavirus pandemic, we began offering online music classes. Before, I only taught the Ganjira in person, and only at Amritapuri. Many students were eager to learn, but some could only visit the ashram for one or two weeks and so did not have enough time...
Amrita Virtual Academy Highlighted at C20 Education & Digital Transformation Summit
When the 2023 G20 Summit convenes on September 9-10 in New Delhi, the leaders of the world’s major economies, comprising 19 countries and the European Union, will address the major global issues of our time. The Government of India holds the G20 presidency for 2023,...
Ayurvastra: The Sacred Science of Healthy Cloth
The skin is the largest organ of the human body, protecting us from the outside world and eliminating toxins from the body. We also absorb external substances through our skin. So what if the clothing we wear, which touches the skin all day, could help us feel...
What is a U-Pick Farm: Q and A
Have you ever wondered about how U-Pick farms work? Here's a fun and informative Q & A with Anaswara, our expert U-Pick farmer who shares her years of expertise in U-pick farming. Q 1. What is an organic U-Pick farm? On an organic U-Pick picking farm, participants...
The Art of Natural Plant Dyeing
With a heart full of gratitude, I would like to share my journey into natural dyeing with you. I have been doing seva (selfless service) in the textile department in Amritapuri since 2012. Natural dyeing came to me and opened up a world of beauty and wonder. Growing...
Turtle Barn Organic Farm: Series #1
Anaswara shares her gardening journey: From Houseplant Defeat to U-Pick Farm Victory I am grateful for the opportunity to share about my 50 year gardening journey with you. It culminated in the creation of Turtle Barn Organic Picking Farm. My journey began in my 20’s...
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