An old photo… Bodhinatha blesses one of the stones of the Iraivan Gopuram. And we are running our announcement again about Bodhinatha’s next trip to Asia.

For TAKA viewers tuning in from Malaysia and Singapore, you are cordially invited to take part in a rare opportunity. On September 2 in Malaysia, Bodhinatha will conduct a one-day seminar on the topic of “Key Hindu Practices” at the Hotel Singgahsana in Petaling Jaya. Please download this PDF of the program brochure by clicking here for details about the program and how to enroll.

On September 9-10 in Singapore, Bodhinatha will conduct a two-day seminar on the topic of “Spiritualizing Daily Life” at The Legends Fort Canning Country Club. Please click to download the Singapore brochure for details about the program and how to enroll.

We hope to see you there!

The crane is here again today, lifting more stones for Iraivan.

More concrete forms have been constructed. On either side of the main sanctum are small “winged” projections on the east and west gopurams.

Our team ever at work… sorting through the many crates of stones recently arrived from India.

The Iraivan Temple is moving along well. We welcome your help. Here’s a reminder of a creative and painless approach to fund-raising for iraivan:

Let eBay Sell Your Things, Help Build Iraivan!

Iraivan Temple is now a charity registered with iSold It, under the official name “Iraivan Hindu Temple.” Simply drop off something you want to sell at one of iSold It’s nationwide chain of eBay stores. They do the rest: photograph your item, write a description, list it on eBay, take care of payment collection, packing, shipping and customer service. You indicate the name of the charity to support as “Iraivan Hindu Temple.” When the item is sold, a check will be sent to Iraivan. To find out what kinds of things can be submitted, and for the store nearest you, visit their website, http:///www.i-soldit.com. The website indicates another store will open soon in Vancouver, Canada.

Yogaswami goes for a walk, passing the reclining Buddha statue in Annuradhapura, Sri Lanka..