{"product_id":"oct-1-2026-vfa-dharma-dialogues","title":"Oct 1, 2026 | Living in Balance: How the Gunas and Vastu Shape Our Mind, Home, and Destiny VFA Dharma Dialogues 261001","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e· \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLiving in Balance: How the Gunas and Vastu Shape Our Mind, Home, and Destiny with Michael Borden and Isvara Dasa\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vastu-design.com\/about\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Borden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, M.Arch, PhD. MS\u0026amp;T, began his studies in Vastu Science in the mid-1990’s. In 1999, he traveled to India to study with Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati of Mahabalipuram, Tami Nadu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vfa-vedicfriends.org\/pages\/isvara-dasa-1\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eĪśvara Dāsa, \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePioneering African Vaiṣṇava Leader, Vedic Publisher, and Global Ambassador of Bhakti Culture. For nearly five decades, he has shared Vedic wisdom worldwide through scholarship, publishing, cultural outreach, and devotion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince then, Mr. Borden has made numerous study trips to India and other parts of Asia to deepen his knowledge and experience in the field of Vastu Science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’re warmly invited to an evening of living wisdom and open conversation. \u003cstrong\u003eVFA Dharma Dialogues\u003c\/strong\u003e brings respected teachers and authors into dialogue with our global community oriented to today’s questions, and alive with practical insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e_____________Registration required to access the FREE zoom link - also please agree to receiving our newsletter so we can send the link. Thanks \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Held on \u003cstrong\u003eGuruvara (Thursday)\u003c\/strong\u003e—Jupiter’s day—an auspicious time to receive Vedic wisdom.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen: Oct 1, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime: 5:00–6:00 PM Pacific \u003cem\u003e(PDT)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime zones: 8:00–9:00 PM Eastern (EDT) • 1:00–2:00 AM UK (BST, Friday) • 2:00–3:00 PM Hawaii (HST) • 5:30–6:30 AM India (IST, Friday) • 8:00–9:00 AM Bali (WITA, Friday)\u003cbr\u003eWhere: Online (Zoom link upon RSVP)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHosted by: Benny Tillman (Vedic Friends Association)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30–40 min keynote: fresh perspectives grounded in Vedic knowledge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20–25 min “Exchange”: moderated dialogue—your questions shape the discussion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5–10 min takeaways: practical ways to live dharma in daily life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy join\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslate timeless dharma into clear actions for work, family, and community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect with seekers, yogis, and educators from around the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExperience respectful, lineage-aware conversation—no jargon, real depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRSVP: Save your seat: \u003cbr\u003e(Free \/ by donation --\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vfa-vedicfriends.org\/products\/donations-to-vfa\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eDonate\u003c\/span\u003e-\u003c\/a\u003e Recording shared with registrants.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47853757890747,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/3386\/7195\/files\/VFAeventposters-1-VFA-SpeakersEventOct.jpg?v=1782193666","url":"https:\/\/vfa-vedicfriends.org\/products\/oct-1-2026-vfa-dharma-dialogues","provider":"VFA Vedic Friends Association","version":"1.0","type":"link"}