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My goal is to give you a few starting points into the world of Hindu thought including; meditation, spiritual teachers, vedic astrology and ayurveda medicine.
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Introduction to Hinduism
Basics on the world's oldest philosophical system.
- The Hindu Universe
- Tons of links to get you started!
- Vedic Friends
- A great magazine and website featuring all things Hindu. Here's their mission:
To foster Hindu solidarity as a unity in diversity among all sects and lineages;
To inform and inspire Hindus worldwide and people interested in Hinduism;
To dispel myths, illusions and misinformation about Hinduism;
To protect, preserve and promote the sacred Vedas and the Hindu religion;
To nurture and monitor the ongoing spiritual Hindu renaissance;
To publish a resource for Hindu leaders and educators who promote Sanatana Dharma. - Himalayan Academy
- Hinduism: The Basics
All you need to know about the world's oldest faith.
How to become a Hindu, etc... - Sanskrit Mantras & Spiritual Power
- The works of Thomas Ashley-Farrand give unprecedented, detailed instruction in how to empower yourself using the techniques of the ancient sages and rishis. After many years of teaching and sharing, he has been persuaded by his friends to publish the techniques of mantra sadhana in which he was initiated over the course of decades by Eastern masters.
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Great Hindu Books on Amazon
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Hinduism, 2nd Edition
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The Essentials of Hinduism: A Comprehensive Overview of the World's Oldest Religion
Release Date: 01/15/2002
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Hinduism: A Beginner's Guide (Beginner's Guides)
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Jyotish Astrology
India's "Science of Light"
Vedic astrology (called "Jyotish", or the science of light) comes to us from India since times pre-dating the Christian era. It was not experimentally contrived, but rather perceived through enlightened vision by the ancient sage Parasara, who is considered the original author of the Vedic texts.
Vedic astrology assumes the law of karma, which states that a human being lives and works within certain parameters created by actions performed in prior lifetimes. Thus it is generally regarded as predictive in nature -- it can show when the results of such prior actions will come to fruition in the present life.
It also puts emphasis on the spiritual development of the individual and how one's quality of life can improve through practise of better living and higher thought.
People in western countries have recently become interested in Vedic astrology, since collective trends toward advancement in consciousness now require different tools with which to give definition to the challenges of life. Given that people of all cultures are at a crossroads in their collective spiritual development, Vedic astrology is rapidly becoming known as a very effective tool in giving clarity to resolving the dilemmas of life.
- Robert Koch
- World renown Vedic Jyotish astrologer. Robert A. Koch is a professional Vedic astrologer with more than 16 years experience, and has earned an international reputation as a lecturer, author, and teacher of Jyotish (Vedic Astrology). In his work, he draws upon the experience gained from serving 20 years as a Hindu-Vaishnava monk in the USA, Canada and India. His spiritual teacher and guru, the late Sri Srimad A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, is revered as one of the most prolific teachers of Vedic thought in the modern age.
In the late 1970's Robert traveled to India numerous times, where he learned Vedic scriptures and astrology, gaining first-hand experience of the culture founded upon their principles. In 1987 he left the monastic life and returned to America, where he began his full-time professional practice of Vedic astrology. Robert wanted to bridge the gap between the ancient Sanskrit Vedas and Vedic culture, and the scientific intellectual culture of the west. His mission therefore developed into a significant vehicle through which the Vedic teachings could be more easily understood and implemented by the western mind.
Jyotish: Great Books on Amazon
Vedic Astrology Simply Put: An Illustrated Guide to the Astrology of Ancient India
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How to Practice Vedic Astrology: A Beginner's Guide to Casting Your Horoscope and Predicting Your Future
Release Date: 07/14/2003
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Fundamentals of Vedic Astrology: Vedic Astrologer's Handbook Vol. I (v. 1)
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Beneath a Vedic Sun: Discover Your Life Purpose with Vedic Astrology
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Astrology (Vedic) For Beginners
Release Date: 04/12/2006
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Ayurveda
The World's Oldest Healing System
- Ayurvedic Wholistic Community
- Packed with all things Jyotish and Ayurveda.
- Ayurvedic Institute
- Dr. Lad's site.
- Discover Ayurveda
- In-depth look at Ayurveda.
- The Maharishi Institute
- The man who brought Ayurveda and TM to America...
- Deepak Chopra
- ...and the man who brought Ayurveda into mainstream America.
Hindu DVD's on Amazon
Understanding Hindu Traditions DVD
Release Date: 04/12/2004
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The Soul Of India
Release Date: 01/01/2001
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Ayurveda: Great Books on Amazon
Recommended reading
Essential Ayurveda: What It Is and What It Can Do for You
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Textbook of Ayurveda, Volume One: Fundamental Principles
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Textbook of Ayurveda, Volume Two: A Complete Guide to Clinical Assessment
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Meditation: Great Books on Amazon
8 Minute Meditation: Quiet Your Mind. Change Your Life.
Release Date: 07/06/2004
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The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (Oxford World's Classics)
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Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations For Working Through Grief
Release Date: 12/01/1994
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Spiritual Teachers
Teachers who have inspired me along the way.
- Deepak Chopra
- Deepak brings together spirituality, contemporary science, meditation, poetry and ayurveda under one roof.
- Siva Baba
- Widely know as the the teacher behind Dr. Wayne Dyer, Siva Baba relies on mantra sounds to change one's consiousness and destiny. Very powerful, indeed.
- Bhagavan Sri Satya Sai Baba
- India's greatest living saint.
- Bede Griffiths
- A Christian-Hindu Benedictine monk. Originally from England, Bede lived in India most of his life in a small ashram. I had the great pleasure of spending several weeks with Bede in the 70's when he toured America.
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