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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.

People and Places – Steve 2 – Born in Brooklyn People and Places – Steve 2 – Born in Brooklyn

Some people all Brooklyn “The Planet” because it is so culturally diverse. Steve was born and raised in Brooklyn. Listen to Steve talk with Mark about some of his past experiences.

I lived in Port Moresby I lived in Port Moresby

Port Moresby is the capital and largest city in Papua New Guinea. Hear someone speak who lived there for 10 years as a child.

People and Places – Burke 2 – And then they went to Europe People and Places – Burke 2 – And then they went to Europe

What do Oranjeboom, Ghana, and CSIS have in common? A Canadian man named Burke, whose parents were teachers who worked in different countries when he was a child. Listen to Burke talk about it.

Outside Oslo Outside Oslo

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Mark met a Norwegian woman at a cafe.
Mark: What part of Norway do you come from?
The Norwegian Woman: Just outside Oslo.
Mark: Oh Yeah. …

People and Places – The Swami 3 – The Five Elements People and Places – The Swami 3 – The Five Elements

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at Irp

Mark: What are the five elements?
Swami: The first is earth.
Mark: Earth.
Swami: The most solid. Rough is the earth.
Mark: Matter.
Swami: Matter. …

People and Places – The Swami 2 – Twenty-four hours I am on the job People and Places – The Swami 2 – Twenty-four hours I am on the job

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at Irp

Swami: If you are meditating anyway there is a lot of heat.
Mark: Mm.
Swami: I have a lot of heat so that is why …

People and Places – The Swami 1 – What is your first language? People and Places – The Swami 1 – What is your first language?

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at Gayatri

Swami: Where are the cricket grounds in Australia … where test cricket is held?
Mark: Every city.
Swami: Every city?
Mark: I am from Brisbane.
Swami: Ah-ha Brisbane! Queensland.
Mark: …

People and Places – Adrian – A German in India People and Places – Adrian – A German in India

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at Motographer

Mark: So Adrian, what part of Germany do you come from?
Adrian: I’m coming from the southwest of Germany.
Mark: What’s the name of the area?
Adrian: It’s …

Miyako’s Education – Part 26 Miyako’s Education – Part 26

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John: This is really good. You are a great cook.
Hiroko: It’s not too salty?
John: No, it’s delicious. Where did you learn to cook?
Hiroko: My …