festive lights

While the custom of decoration a Christmas tree is a relatively recent phenomenon, the celebration of Christmas is old. 

The festival at Christmas time was known in the most ancient Mysteries of all religions everywhere and has always been celebrated. It is not merely an outer sun festival, but one that leads man to a divination of the sources of existence. 

Signs & Symbols of the Christmas Festival

It was celebrated annually by the highest initiates in the Mysteries at the time of year - when the sun's force was weakest and bestowed the least warmth upon the earth. 

An ever-flowing river of love weaves through all generations. At times we may need to dive deep beneath to find it. Trust that when all else fades and is gone - love remains. 

ber months are here

Our island home in Western Visayas, Philippines celebrate our ber months in honor of our local harvests., Markets acclaim the toiling growers who provide generous bounty and fresh produce for our home fare and community feasts. 

Food is central here in this agricultural culture and our lives center around it. Negros Island is famous for all its special and quality delicacies. Homemade, locally sourced, organically grown, and caringly tended. 

Our annual farmers fair is a crowd drawer - which usually starts locally at the end of September, going on monthly until December. Participants come from outlying provinces, towns and barangays of Negros to trade their goods. 

celestial grace

Guru Purnima is upon us once again. Signifying the Guru-shishya tradition - the succession of teachers and disciples in traditional Vedic culture and spiritual belief. Hindu ascetics and wandering monks (sanyasis), observe this day by offering puja to their guru.

This year, Guru Purnima is celebrated on the 24th of July. According to the Drik Panchang, the Purnima tithi begins at 10:43 am on July 23 and will end on 08:06 am on July 24.

traditional guru–disciple relationship

Students of Indian classical music and Indian classical dance, which also follow the Guru shishya parampara, celebrate this holy festival around the world.