The Lord Buddha’s Words on Loving-Kindness (Metta Sutta)
This is what should be done By one who is skilled in goodness, And who knows the path of peace: Let them be able and upright, Straightforward and gentle in speech. Humble and not conceited, Contented and easily satisfied, Unburdened with duties and frugal in their ways. Peaceful and calm and wise and skillful, Not […]
The Simple Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
O Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace, Where there is hatred, let me bring love; where there is discord, let me bring union; where there is doubt, let me bring faith; where there is despair, let me bring hope; where there is darkness, let me bring light; where there is sorrow, let me […]
The Prayer for Peace of Hazrat Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan
Send Thy peace O Lord, which is perfect and everlasting, that our souls may radiate peace. Send Thy peace O Lord, that we may think, act, and speak harmoniously. Send Thy peace, O Lord, that we may be contented and thankful for Thy bountiful gifts. Send Thy peace, O Lord, that amidst our worldly strife […]
The Prayer of Master Shantideva (H.H. the Dalai-Lama’s Favorite Prayer)
With the wish to free all beings I will always go for refuge To the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha Until the attainment of full Enlightenment. Enthused by Compassion and Wisdom Today in the Buddha’s presence I generate the Mind of Enlightenment For the benefit of all sentient beings. For as long as space endures And […]
Visit of Revered Sri Shantimayi (March 10, 2016)
Revered spiritual teacher Sri Shantimayi graciously visited Ajatananda Ashram on March 10, 2016 with some of her disciples. The moments shared together between her and Swami Atamananda Udasin and the Ashram community were joyful and timeless. Sri Shantimayi is an American teacher hailing from the state of Ohio. She met with her spiritual guru in […]
Visit of H.H. Mahant Baba Brahmadas Ji Udasin (October 1-3, 2015)
From 1st to 3rd of October 2015, Ajatananda Ashram was graced by the visit of H.H. Mahant Baba Brahmadas Ji Udasin, the 12th Mahant of Dera Baba Bhuman Shah Ji, Sangar Sarista (Sirsa, Haryana). Sri Mahant Brahmadas Ji is the Spiritual Head of a sangha of hundreds of thousands of disciples and devotees of the […]
The true meaning of Religion
The true meaning of religion is that which unites. The true purpose of religion is to unite the soul with its source, which is God. It is natural to have differences of rituals, philosophies and doctrines in various religions. Just as the different colors and fragrances of various flowers add beauty and charm to a […]
Interreligious Retreat-Seminar (December 6-8, 2013)
Swami Abhishiktananda, one of the most prominent spiritual figures of the twentieth century, arrived in India in 1948 as a Benedictine monk and spent the last twenty-five years of his life there. These years completely changed his spiritual vision and culminated in a profound awakening in July 1973. Despite his premature departure at the age […]
Satsang with Baba Shiva Rudra Balayogi (March 23, 2013)
Sri Shiva Rudra Balayogi Maharaj is a Self-Realized Yogi and direct disciple of Sri Shiva Balayogi Maharaj. Originating from Karnataka, he was sent as a twenty-year old, to manage the ashram of his Guru in Dehradun, at the foothills of the Himalayas. There he spent twenty years in selfless service and meditation. Soon after the physical passing […]
Satsang with Sri Mooji (March 15, 2013)
Revered Spiritual Teacher Sri Mooji graciously visited Ajatananda Ashram on 15 March 2013, and offered satsang to the many monastics and seekers who had gathered for this special family atmosphere meeting. Sri Mooji is a direct disciple of Sri H.W.L. Poonja, the renowned advaita master, known to his numerous devotees as “Papaji”. Few amongst the […]