Essays

Sannyasa, or “renunciation,” is often portrayed as a holy life free of duties and responsibilities in order to focus on the ultimate objecti

A saṅkalpa is often defined as simply, “a desire.” In Yoga circles it is sometimes described as “intention” or “resolution.” And yet,...

The topic of spiritual enlightenment enchants us like few others. Its mysterious and exotic allure conjures up images of radiant beings...

If we stop to wonder what an afterlife might look like, it starts to look a lot like this one. Any discussion of an afterlife, or whether...