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Happy Wesak 2u ! May you be Well & Happy always……
Do contact me whenever you are in Malaysia.

With Metta Meditation from:
Bro.David Karuna Tan
Email: dkarunatan@gmail.com
http;//dhammadutta.multiply.com

I live in the Los Angeles area.

I just happened to read your blog the day this was posted. I had just started reading Tolle’s “The Power of Now,” and your comparison of Swamiji to Tolle intrigued me. I navigated to the US tour dates list, and lo and behold, there was a 2-day seminar one hour from my house. Based upon the strength of your recommendation and the size of my recent tax refund :P I decided on a whim to just do it.

It changed my life. Being touched by him, in particular, awakened me. I haven’t felt that way in years.

I wrote a four-page journal entry describing my experience in detail, which I may yet post somewhere. I’m tempted to start a blog just for that purpose!

I wanted to express my gratitude to you for deciding to share this with us. I really value your site, and it was based upon the strength of your recommendation that I decided to do it. I’m so glad I did.

Bliss,
Will

P.S. Get Living Enlightenment. It’s like the Cliff’s notes to the entire life bliss program. Swamiji signed mine! :D

There are no special customs or required dress codes, however, I’ve noticed at a lot of people wear white as well, or Indian inspired shirts (those loose cotton ones). Anything comfortable will do fine. The first time, I wore white yoga pants, and a shirt. I would wear layers, so you can take off or add on to adjust temperature. Not a bad idea to bring a water bottle, they have water there, but I prefer to have the water beside me.

Also, during Darshan (energy sessions), many hindus, by tradition will bow down completely by his feet. This is not required. I just put my hands together in Namaste and give gratitude instead of bowing.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Warmly,
Tina

Firstly, I’d like to say that after a long stint of not being spiritual and a series of bizarre/stressful events I found myself going to a Buddhist temple and still do 1-2 times a week! I have found a lot of happiness and many long-term solutions to life issues through this practice. I wanted to give a warm thank you for the inspiration – after reading your blog basically daily, your enthusiasm gave me the courage to see it through!

I signed up for Nathyanda’s daylong meditation class, and after looking at some of his tour pictures I was wondering if you were aware of any customs that I should be aware of before I go? I noticed many people wore white and also purple scarves… I’m guessing it isn’t a big deal to ignore those certain logistics, but since I’m not familliar with hindu customs I thought I’d ask just in case something I wore/did could be considered rude.

Thanks for your help!
Shaunda