A silent Comfort during Times of Grief – 7 Jul 13
Swami Balendu describes how he received sad news while he was on a silent retreat in 2005.
Giving unpleasant answers can be avoided by not answering at all – 21 Mar 13
Swami Balendu describes one of three solutions how you answer when you know the other one won't be happy about an honest answer. Read about this one!
Silent Feedback – You agree but don’t have the Courage to admit it! – 14 May 12
Swami Balendu writes about a very interesting form of feedback that he always gets when he writes about very controversial topics: eloquent silence.
Prayers for the Survivors of Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan – 14 Mar 11
Swami Ji writes about the catastrophe of earthquake, tsunami and explosion at the nuclear power station that happened in Japan and killed thousands of people. He sends love to the survivors.
Leaving the Cave – My Day of Rebirth – 9 Jan 11
Swami Ji describes the day when he left the cave after more than three years. He tells what happened, how he felt and how everybody reacted.
14 Types of People who are Always Welcome at the Ashram – 19 Nov 10
Swami Ji writes a list of those people who enjoy being at the Ashram and with whom the Ashram family enjoys. Read this before coming to the Ashram!
Listening to Silence – Being Tired of Noise – 2 Jul 10
Swami Ji describes how the constant noise in New York City made him tired and how he is happy to experience silence in Germany.
Expressing without Feeling – 14 June 10
Swami Ji writes about words that are said without feeling, about set phrases that you say without having them in your heart.
Supernatural Healing Powers or just Nature – 22 Feb 10
Swami Ji writes about healing miracles, how he was also in the guru business and how his opinion and his ideas changed with time.
Required for Being in Silence: a Calm Mind – 7 Nov 09
Swami Ji tells how people who are afraid of silence but want to calm their mind can start practicing in small steps.