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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...
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...
Seeds of Life, Seeds of Hope
“Amma has encouraged everyone to preserve traditional and native seed varieties as a way to deepen our connection with nature and strengthen the diversity and stability of our food systems.” -Amritapuri.org Good seeds are more valuable than gold. Even if we have all...
The Mother in Nature
Recently, I noticed that one of our small rudraksha trees had vines growing on it. So I went over to the tree and started to remove the vine. At first I was feeling rushed and anxious to remove the vine and I was just trying to get the job done. But then I remembered...
How to Read a Weed
"Nature is a mystery to us. Many ayurvedic herbs and plants look to us like useless weeds. Out of ignorance we destroy them. But a knowledgeable ayurvedic physician knows how useful and significant they are." -Amma What are weeds and what can they tell us? We commonly...
How To Grow Delicious Organic Tomatoes, Part 1
Summer is right around the corner. Without a doubt, everyone wants to grow tomatoes. They are a delicious addition to any meal. Tomatoes are easy to grow, even if you neglect them a bit. They are originally from the Andes Mountains in South America, where they have...
Reflections in Gratitude
A few years ago, Amma was talking about gratitude as a state of mind. She said that it is the ability to remember all the support we have received, with full humility. Then we will realize that we owe so much to thousands of people, animals, natural forces, worms and...
How to Select Kaimani (Hand Bells)
In order to really deepen one’s ability in playing an instrument, one must first truly understand it, appreciate it, learn about its historical significance, its physical properties, and how it’s used. Selecting any instrument is a highly personalized process and...
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