From Brave New World to the Wisdom of Vedanta To millions of readers, Aldous Huxley remains the author of Brave New World, the chilling 1932 vision of a society pacified by conditioning, consumption, entertainment, and chemically induced contentment. Yet the man who...
The Benedictine monk David Steindl-Rast is one of the most influential spiritual figures of our time. As a seeker of truth, a bridge-builder, and a mentor of gratefulness, he has inspired people across religious and cultural boundaries for decades. After many years in...
There are friendships that transcend the limitations of time, culture, and tradition—friendships that seem destined, woven into the very fabric of life’s unfolding story. Such was the deep and abiding bond between Br. David Steindl-Rast, OSB, and Sri Swami...
In July 1986, during the International Year of Peace, a luminous vision took form in the rolling hills of central Virginia. On July 20, spiritual leaders, dignitaries, devotees, neighbors, and seekers gathered at Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville for the dedication of...
Join us at Satchidananda Ashram—Yogaville to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Light of Truth Universal Shrine (LOTUS) September 4-6, 2026. This weekend is a time to come together and renew our commitment to the universal message of LOTUS dedicated to the Light of...
The late great Bernie Glassman was a Zen Buddhist Roshi, interfaith and social activist. He and Integral Yoga founder Swami Satchidananda were very close collaborators and shared many platforms together. In this episode of the Peacemakers Podcast, Bernie Glassman...
This time of year, I hear a lot of nostalgic tales—both happy and bitter—of families at Passover seders and in churches on Easter Sunday. My own memories include none of those things. I remember the joy of a prolonged school break, the hopeful spirit of early baseball...
Satchidananda Ashram–Yogaville will host the "Tree of Life Gentle Yoga Journey: Exploring Spirituality from the Inside Out" workshop with Reb Cantor Lisa Levine, Anandi Deborah Absler, Ph.D., MSW and Pippa from May 29 - 31, 2026. This workshop invites Yoga teachers,...
For the first time, high-profile teachers of three great non-dual traditions—Ācārya Sthaneshwar Timalsina (Trika Śaivism), Khentrul Rinpoche (Vajrayāna Buddhism), and Swami Sarvapriyananda (Advaita Vedānta)—came together for a public dialogue. In this wide-ranging...
On August 30, 2025, the world lost a devoted priest, scholar, and bridge-builder between faiths. Fr. Christie A. Joachimpillai, OMI—affectionately known as Fr. Pillai to many in the Integral Yoga community—passed away peacefully in Toronto, surrounded by loved ones....
It was 1995, and I had just arrived at St. John’s University in New York, fresh from a summer spent at a Hindu monastery. I was on a spiritual quest—a journey sparked, in part, by post-traumatic symptoms I had only just begun to name. Perhaps they were gifts in...
It's hard to trust that any words of wisdom are dependable until you experience their truth in your own life. So, when as a child I first came upon Jesus' words, “Seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you; ask and it will be given to you,” I...
As the world celebrates the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in July 2025, we pause to offer our deepest gratitude and reverence for a life that has become a beacon of compassion, wisdom, and spiritual courage. For nine decades, His Holiness has...
We cordially invite you to join us at Satchidananda Ashram—Yogaville to celebrate “LOTUS Renewal: Glory to the Light,” August 29 - 31, 2025. The Light Of Truth Universal Shrine (LOTUS) renovation is complete and the Shrine looks beautiful, welcoming all to the inner...
Discover some of the beautifully designed items honoring the interfaith teachings of Swami Satchidananda and the Light Of Truth Universal Shrine (LOTUS). Each item in this new collection features quotes from the LOTUS altars, from Swami Satchidananda, and some...
In the last two installments of this series, we explored the profound presence of the Divine Mother Bhuvaneshvari—She who is the sovereign of the worlds—and how her sacred mantra and yantra became a mystical foundation within the Integral Yoga tradition. Though rarely...