RDI Foundation Day

Learnings from previous programs… Rural Development Institute (RDI) was founded in 1990 by Dr. H.H. Dr. Swami Rama under Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust as the first operational unit to provide services to the rural communities in Uttarakhand and other Himalayan...

Millet is the Right Option – Making Healthy Diets Affordable for All

Nutrition is an important aspect of health and development. According to the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2020, India ranks 94th out of 107 countries, indicating a serious level of hunger. The GHI takes into account factors like undernourishment, child wasting, child...

Christmas Discount for Centers and Booksellers

Attention Centers and Booksellers: Special Christmas Discount on Books September 1, 2023 Dear Center Director and Booksellers, Season’s Greetings. Once again, this year Lotus Press has offered its special 45% CHRISTMAS DISCOUNT off the retail price, from September 1,...

The Ancient Traveler: Writings on Love

The Ancient Traveler is a compilation of Swami Rama’s poems and writings on love. His compact but profound perspectives on love extend from love in general, to the complexities of human love and finally to the ecstatic heights of divine love. Based on personal life...

Featured Audio of the Month: Teachings of the Himalayan Tradition

Teachings of the Himalayan Tradition by Swami Rama In this lecture from 1976, Swami Rama reveals many of the monastic secrets of the Himalayan Masters. Swami Rama discusses the law of karma, the path of action and renunciation, meditation and contemplation, and...

Role of Panchayats in the Water Sector

The role of Panchayats in the water sector is essential for effective management, equitable distribution, and sustainable use of water resources at the local level. Panchayats are mainly responsible for managing water resources within their jurisdiction. They play a...