It was a wonderful pleasure to speak and perform at the Valluvan Tamil Academy Annual Day celebration in Virginia in June.
Here are a few pictures from the trip, including a visit to Valluvar Way. Click on the images to see them at full size.
A Greeting for the Thirukkural Symposium in Washington DC
I’m thrilled to be participating in the upcoming Thirukkural Symposium organized by the Washington Tamil Sangam and Noolnayam (Thirukkural book study group). Here is a greeting in Tamil for the event.
A Greeting for the Valluvan Tamil Academy 14th Annual Day Celebration
I’m delighted to be speaking at the Annual Day Celebration for the Valluvan Tamil Academy in Virginia this year. Here is a greeting in Tamil for the event.
WHO BEARS THE WEIGHT: The Kural and Reading the News
I was delighted to write about verse 1027 from the Kural in the wonderful online magazine The Porch: A Slow Conversation about Beautiful and Difficult Things.
You can read the essay here:
https://www.theporchcommunity.net/recent/2024/4/17/who-bears-the-weight-thomas-hitoshi-pruiksma
You can also listen to verse 108 here:
From chapter 103, “Serving Family.”
Translated from the Tamil by Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma
THE KURAL: Tiruvalluvar’s Tirukkural
Beacon Press, Boston
Kural 475 on Discernment: An Excerpt from “Taller Than a Mountain”
Here is an excerpt from my course on the Kural, Taller Than a Mountain. It explores verse 475 on discernment, presence of mind, and how much is too much.
I’m excited to announce that Taller Than A Mountain 2024 starts April 27, with a free intro class on April 13.
The course is being offered at a price that you set yourself as a way to practice one of the Kural’s key teachings: honoring what fits each person, place, and situation.
Kural 411 on Listening and True Wealth: An Excerpt from “Taller Than a Mountain”
Here is an excerpt from my course on the Kural, Taller Than a Mountain. It explores verse 411 on the riches of skillful listening.
I’m excited to announce that Taller Than A Mountain 2024 starts April 27, with a free intro class on April 13.
The course is being offered at a price that you set yourself as a way to practice one of the Kural’s key teachings: honoring what fits each person, place, and situation.
Kural 409 on Learning, Privilege, and Greatness: An Excerpt from “Taller Than a Mountain”
Here is an excerpt from my course on the Kural, Taller Than a Mountain. It explores verse 409 on excellence, privilege, and learning.
I’m excited to announce that Taller Than A Mountain 2024 starts April 27, with a free intro class on April 13.
The course is being offered at a price that you set yourself as a way to practice one of the Kural’s key teachings: honoring what fits each person, place, and situation.
The Kural on Learning and True Wealth: An Excerpt from “Taller Than a Mountain”
Here is an excerpt from my course on the Kural, Taller Than a Mountain. It explores verse 400 on sacred unperishing prosperity.
I’m excited to announce that Taller Than A Mountain 2024 starts April 27, with a free intro class on April 13.
The course is being offered at a price that you set yourself as a way to practice one of the Kural’s key teachings: honoring what fits each person, place, and situation.
