author, poet, teacher, and performer
Join Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian, PhD and local author & host Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma for a hands-on evening of Pranayama (yogic breathing) — exploring the science of breath and its connection to the wisdom of the Tirukkural. All practices are performed comfortably while seated. No yoga poses involved. Suggested Donation: $16 – $24+ All amounts welcome […]
During a recent trip to Toronto, I was delighted to meet a young teacher and writer named Komathy Caandeepan. Her two books for children, Silences and Strings of Love, moved me deeply, and I’ve wanted to interview her ever since. I’m particularly excited to explore with her how books for children can be an important […]
During my recent appearance at the 6th International Thirukkural Conference in Toronto, a large and important question hung heavily in the air: How do we pass along the wisdom of the Kural to younger generations? Even with community-run Tamil schools flourishing across North America, young Tamils don't always reach the point of being able to […]
