Fourth annual International Yoga Day draws manifold enthusiasts to US Capitol grounds

It was a stunning sight to behold some 2,000 yoga enthusiasts practicing an ancient Indian discipline against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the US Capitol. Continue reading Fourth annual International Yoga Day draws manifold enthusiasts to US Capitol grounds

Birth Anniversary Celebration of Swami Vivekananda in Washington

Peace can only be achieved by Non-Violence: Reverend Martin Luther King III

Human rights advocate Reverend Martin Luther King III declared, Only a commitment to active non-violence can achieve permanent peace. Continue reading Peace can only be achieved by Non-Violence: Reverend Martin Luther King III

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in Washington

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: “No -ism will work without Humanism”

Addressing a jam-packed gathering at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of the Art of Living, said, “No -ism will work without humanism”, and the heart of humanism is compassion. Continue reading Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: “No -ism will work without Humanism”

Dalai Lama Peace

Dalai Lama’s ‘Peace’ Talk Draws Thousands to Washington

Scores of people braved the sweltering heat to hear the Dalai Lama, one of the greatest spiritual leaders in the world today, speak on an issue which has become of paramount importance to us: Peace ! Continue reading Dalai Lama’s ‘Peace’ Talk Draws Thousands to Washington

Dalai Lama Capitol Hill US Congress

Dalai Lama Marvels at Indian Democracy

Emerging after a meeting with influential bipartisan House leaders to address a jam-packed press conference, the Nobel Peace laureate marveled at the Indian system of democracy which, he noted, allows for “freedom of speech, freedom of thought”. Continue reading Dalai Lama Marvels at Indian Democracy