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In My Opinion… In My Opinion…

Vedanta is a Hindu philosophy and practice whose goal is self-realization. In this conversation, Mark asks a woman in India about the best place to study Vedanta.

How does India compare to Australia? How does India compare to Australia?

Mark talks with an Australian World War II veteran about his experiences in India. “The countryside was very much like Australia.”

Health Problems Health Problems

Micheal got a horrible illness called ‘amoebic dysentery’ during his trip to India. Unfortunately, he took the wrong pills to cure himself. Listen to what he has to say in this conversation.

People and Places – The Swami – 6 – The Same Thing People and Places – The Swami – 6 – The Same Thing

The universe is full of many forms, but the essence is one. The essence is one. The essence is one. So says the swami.

Making a Documentary Making a Documentary

A French guy is making a documentary about a Benedictine monk who went to India to learn from Hinduism. The monk never came back….

Indian Languages Indian Languages

There are a multitude of languages spoken in India, one of the world’s largest and most diverse countries. Listen to Mark talk to an interesting guy who claims to speak many Indian languages.

People and Places – The Swami 5 – Chanting the Vedas People and Places – The Swami 5 – Chanting the Vedas

The Vedas are large bodies of texts originating in ancient India. In this recording, the swami tells Mark all about the powerful effects the Vedas have when chanted.

Himalayan Hike – 1 – Hiring a Guide Himalayan Hike – 1 – Hiring a Guide

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Mark and Axel from Australia teamed up with Luis from Spain and Alex from France to hike to Malana in Himachal Pradesh. Gilles helped …

The Man from Marseilles The Man from Marseilles

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Mark: So Eric, you are from France?
Eric: Yes.
Mark: Which part?
Eric: Which park?
Mark: Which part?!
Eric: My part is Marseilles. My …

The Tamil Minority in Sri Lanka The Tamil Minority in Sri Lanka

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Reporter: Uh-huh.
Tamil Man: Open this one. (the digital recorder; “turn it on”)
Reporter: Yeah.
Tamil Man: Very important.
Reporter: Good.
Tamil Man: The Sri Lankan Government; what they …