An Interview with Gauranga Das - The Principles Behind the Training of the Chowpatty Temple Monks

the suicide of a friend sparks a spiritual journey / becoming servant of the servant / the early days of the Chowpatty Temple / spiritual principle in community building - music, storytelling, ritual, pilgrimage, serving each other / real renunciation is to simply ask “how can I serve” / Renouncing the idea that I am better than others / cooperation of monks & families in spiritual communities / all our talents are wasted if we don’t understand the value of service / a leader must not be afraid to dream