Monthly Archives: June 2013

Dharma Dream

Posted on June 24, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda I fall asleep during movies a lot. Even when I’ve just slept until 11am, and it is only mid-afternoon the same day. Recently I was sitting at home one Sunday afternoon watching a movie. We’d just had a … Continue reading →

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Daily Affirmations – Aham Brahmasmi

Posted on June 24, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda One can wake up in the morning and chant the mantra “Aham Brahmasmi” – “I am Brahman” and whether they believe it or not does not matter a whit. It is true whether they believe it or not. … Continue reading →

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The God-Fearing Kamsa

Posted on June 23, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda One of the most repugnant concepts to me, in all realms of all things religious, has always been the idea of “the fear of GOD.” Being a “God-fearing man”. I have never in my life feared GOD. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Just One More About Plants, I Promise.

Posted on June 18, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda As you may know, I recently developed a bit of a passion for filling my cubicle at work with living things, i.e. green plants and more recently flowers. A co-worker cut off branches of a lilac bush and … Continue reading →

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Letting My Aum Flag Fly For Liberty and Justice

Posted on June 15, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda Today was Flag Day. In the U.S. if you don’t know, this is supposed to be a day to honor the stars and stripes of our national flag. I am not much for sentimental patriotism, anyone will tell … Continue reading →

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Jai Hari Om Mani Padme Hum

Posted on June 14, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda I haven’t had a lot to say lately. I think it is because everything I feel like blogging about seems completely trite, and I do not wish to intentionally subject you to the trite. What I set out … Continue reading →

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Crossing My Eyes

Posted on June 6, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda Whenever someone asks me to cross my fingers, I have to be honest. If you’ve read this blog enough, you’ll know I am not “superstitious” in the conventional sense. Many consider religion, faith, prayer, etc., to be superstition … Continue reading →

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A “What Would Krishna Do?” Moment

Posted on June 4, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda On Sunday, not one hour before I was to head over to my local Temple for Bhagavad-Gita study, I clicked on my Facebook account. There was a message from a guy I went to high school with, but … Continue reading →

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Multi-Tasking Media Murtis

Posted on June 4, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda You know what really grinds my gears? Has anyone noticed the sharp increase in advertisements in magazines and online wherein multi-tasking is illustrated by a human form with multiple arms each holding a different object? Does it look … Continue reading →

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A Book Review, Sorta’, of “Dharma Punx” by Noah Levine

Posted on June 2, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda I am in the process of reading “Dharma Punx” by Noah Levine upon repeatedly hearing if referenced, mainly by friends of the Buddhist persuasion. From what I understand, Levine seems to be a living guru to many. He … Continue reading →

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