Gratitude and Light
The first time I came to the ashram, 1996, I was drawn to these teachings like a bee to a flower. It was your complete dedication to your guru along with an unshakable commitment to the teachings that I admired. I never really got to know you but there were so many times when you […]
A Beacon of Inspiration
I know Swami Radhananda mostly through her books and video talks. But also, and perhaps more importantly, during the years I’ve studied and trained at the Ashram, I’ve gradually come to understand the enormous contribution she made in continuing to develop the teachings and how they are offered, building on the work of Swami Radha […]
Swami Radhananda lifts me up
One time I was really upset about something and I wrote to Swami Radhananda. She responded almost immediately saying that she would put me in the Light. Her quick response dissipated the turmoil that I had been feeling. A few days later, I was giving a sermon based on the biblical story of Jesus walking […]
Your Promise – A Gift to So Many
In the early 1990’s, I remember making a quick stop on my way to Nelson to see the Temple just before the wool carpet was to be laid. Swami Satyananda, Aarnon at that time, gave me a tour. A light snow was falling. Being in that still, sacred space brought tears to my eyes, stirring […]
Dance with Swami Radhananda
Dance with Swami Radhanandacomposed by purnimafaith with love and LightAugust 10, 2021 There is a special place in my heartWhere i go when I feeli have no purposeThere, i am filled with love and Lightand i remember i remember Swami Radhanandawhen we were together Sitting on her chesterfield in Many MansionsQuietly, each in our own […]
Practice of Love
Reading Swami Radhananda’s writings and practicing Yoga in her image, I must say, that following her example is life changing for me. It is the strength in her grace and compassion that brings everything home to the heart, where it can take root and grow into a life long heartfelt practice of love. Bill Monette
Swami Radhananda
Swami Radhananda had a huge influence on my life. I loved her very much. She was gentle, caring and straight, and loved walking and enjoying all of nature’s beauty. She was an extraordinary person because of her dedication to teaching us how to connect to our own wisdom and the Divine. Swami Radhananda had a […]
I Won’t Pretend to Know Her
She knew meShe asked questionsThrough their explorationTaught me about myselfWhat do I know?What is my purpose?Why do I keep myself separate? I won’t pretend to know herShe could really see meTaught me how to see myselfIn her reflectionIn my ownMaybe this (she and the ashram) is whyI can be fully authentic nowI was not when […]
In the Garden
In the GardenI noticedAn ancient figureStooping towardAn open flower.My heart sprang openThat must be her!I tried to followBut my workCalled me back.Later, on the pathI met her radianceOur hearts sprangOpen togetherI love this place!I am gladYou came Barbara Jean Ritchie
The Yard
The yard in front of Many Mansions has many worlds within it. I love how Mary Ann slowly converted the manicured yard into a semi wild space, introducing moss and letting nature flourish. Some of my favourite memories of Mary Ann are just being, sitting, listening, next to the pond, under that amazing laburnum with […]