Darshan: Mind-Reading Saints

The saint appeared.

Monks' Halloween: Chinese Shadow Play

For the 87 monks atop Mt.

Awake: Life of Yogananda or Propaganda?

The guru who brought kriya yoga to the West is the subject of a documentary exploring his lasting influence Awake: The Life of Yogananda Official Trailer Below are excerpts of three movie critic reviews and a probe: is the film Awake about the man, Yogananda, or religious propaganda?

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Using "Science" To Market Yoga

A clever way to convince yourself or others your religion is true is: claim that it’s science.

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Lights In Meditation Similar To Visions Caused by Sensory Deprivation

SCIENCE & RESEARCH: Possible Neurobiological Explanation for Visions New Brown University study of meditation says light experiences during meditation similar to visualizations caused by sensory deprivation According to Brown University researchers, practitioners of meditation have reported seeing globes, jewels and little stars during meditation-induced light experiences.

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