Don’t let your Mind get stuck with old-fashioned Traditions or religious Dogmas – 9 Oct 14
Swami Balendu explains why even religious belief, traditional behavior and cultural values need to be cleared out sometimes!
Use of ancient Rituals like Sweat Lodges in modern Times – 5 Aug 11
Starting with the sweat lodge deaths of James Ray's retreat, Swami Ji explains his opinion on ancient and traditional rituals of old tribes.
Joy of having a Friend from Germany at the Ashram – 3 Jul 11
Swami Ji describes the visit of his first German friend to the Ashram. He tells how differences of culture led to funny situations.
Feeling at Home among Foreigners in a foreign Country – 12 Jun 11
Swami Ji describes his first stay in Lüneburg, in the house of a non-Indian stranger. He describes why this was different from any previous experience.
My Idea of Holidays – Not Learning but Relaxing – 25 Jan 11
Swami Ji describes how he likes to pass his holidays. Shopping, eating, looking at architecture and seeing historical buildings can all be part of it.
Natural Physical Closeness in India Make Families Strong – 18 Jan 11
Swami Ji writes about closeness among families and friends in India. To westerners, not used to such closeness, this behavior can create a funny first impression. Read more about these cases.
Panic does not Help you – 7 Sep 10
Swami ji writes about the reactions of people in India compared to reactions of people in western countries to catastrophes such as the flood in Vrindavan.
Traditional Dress of Indian Women – 12 Aug 10
Swami ji describes the common dresses of Indian women: the Sari and the Salwaar Kameez or Punjabi Suit.
Cultural Exchange between India and USA – 21 Jul 10
Swami Ji writes about a cultural exchange week that his school in India does with a school in Texas, USA.
Dealing with Misunderstood Messages as a Guru and after – 12 June 10
Swami Ji writes how in the time when he was a guru, people did not seem to misunderstand him so often. However, that could be because of his self-decided change of status?