Video presentation for Congress in Athens, June 25-26, honouring Emperor Julian and Plethon Gemistos. Theme: Emperor Julian, George Gemistos Plethon: The Rising of Traditions in the Era of Modernity.
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CONSCIOUS COMMUNICATION: The convergence of myth, psychology, science, religion, and our universal language
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New Hindu Temple in the Twin Cities Almost Complete
The Hindu Temple of Bloomington-Normal will be open to the public in June.
SCIENCE OF LIFE: A brief history of Ayurvedic medicine from mythology to modern day
Similar to the origins of Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine has both mythological and historical beginnings. According to myth and religion, the god, Brahma, was in charge of creation while the god, Vishnu, was responsible for preserving creation…
Huston Smith: The Primordial Tradition
Top 5 Sacred Natural Wonders in the United States
The days are getting longer, the air is getting warmer, and summer is getting closer. It’s hard to stay cooped up behind a desk when it’s so wonderful outside. Don’t worry though, EdenKeeper is here to distract you with some beautiful pictures…
Buddhists Celebrate Buddha Day with Prayer and Good Deeds
Wesak, or Vesak, also known as Buddha Day, is a day for Buddhists to celebrate Siddhartha Gautama’s birth, enlightenment, and death. The day is one marked for prayer and good deeds. On this day, many Buddhist temples are adorned with beautiful lights…
Of Wolves and Men: The Berserker and the Vrātya
A chapter from my book Primordial Traditions. Lupine symbolism is said to be one of the defining points of the Indo-European Traditions, and it is hard to cite an Indo-European civilization in which the wolf did not occupy a role of prominence. From the birth of Romulus and Remus and the foundation of Rome through […]
Ohio’s newest symbol is a 2,000-year-old tobacco pipe
View full sizeOhio Historical Society COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio has an official bird (cardinal), a flower (carnation), an insect (ladybug) and even a reptile (black racer snake). Oh, and a fruit (paw paw) too. Now the state is about to have an official…
Who are the Kumari, Living Goddesses of Nepal?
The earthly embodiments of the Living Goddess the Kumari of Nepal lead fascinatingly different lives than anything most Westerners would find familiar. Many people in the South Asian country of Nepal believe in the worship of young girls called Kumari…
Gwendolyn Taunton 