Using Bar Numbers

Say we have 444 - 286. This can be written as 2 bar 4 bar 2. So 2 bar 42 can be written as 158(all from 9 last from 10 rule). This allows you to do subtractions with having carry numbers.
Try 6767 - 1908 = 5 bar 2 6 bar 1= 4859. Try these yourself 804 - 388.

Vedic Maths Bar Numbers

This is 10 -1 or 9. Bar Numbers are very useful for subtractions. Think of them as negative numbers so 10 and -1 = 9.
So 7 bar 2 is 68. To create a bar number we substract from 10. 9 bar 1 is 89 as 89 is close to 90 bar 1. If a number has a bar number in it split the nuimber after the bar.
7 bar 3 1= 7 bar 3/ 1= 671.
We can combine bar number resolution with the sutra, All from 9 and last from 10. So 5 bar 33 means 33 subtracted from 100 = 467.
Try this yourself 7 bar 14.

All from 9 last from 10 - First extension

If you want to this subtraction:-
600 - 77. Do the following first,By one less then the one before applied to the 6, this gives 5. Then apply the sutra all from 9 and last from 10 to give 524.
So 5,000 - 123 = 4877.
This is very good to check your change:- You buy something for £3.46 with £20.00 what is your change.Answer £16.54.
Try this yourself:-
8000 - 3222. Remember we are taking more then 3,000 away so 4 will be left in the thousand coulmn. The answer is 4778.

Vedic Maths - All from 9 and Last from 10

This is a very easy method for subtracting numbers from 100,1000's etc
So 1,000 - 876 is done by all from 9 and last by 10. So 8 from 9 is 1,7 from 9 is 2, and 6 from 10 is 4. So the answer is 124.
If your doing 1,000 - 36. Write 36 as 036,and then apply the rule:-964.
Try these yourself 10,000 -3,883,100-64,98

5 seed syllables by Tendzin Wangyal

If you have not already seen this post I would recommend it highly.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wcd4qDuOACw&feature=channel
These are the five seed syllables that are used in the Bon tradition of a warrior.
It is very effective for handling emotional issues.
The most important thing I learnt from this is that we are complete just as we are. Provided we have food and shelter that is all we need. Its obviously good to have friends and be in a relationship, but that is not something we actually need.
What causes us most unhappiness in this life is comparison. If he or she has this why don't I. We don't seem to realise everyone is complete just as they are. No change is necessary.If we all realised this we could all become enlightened in a very short time. Keep on saying to yourslef I am complete and the joy I feel at this time, does not depend on anything or anyone.
http://arobuddhism.org/

Digit Sums

The Digit sums are found by adding the digits in a number and then adding again if necessary. O and 9 are equivalent in this system.
37 = 10 = 1
461 = 11 = 2

Try these yourself:-
796
6437

Some tricks you can use are cast out 9s as adding 9s to a number does not change its digit sum. You can also forget numbers that add up to 9.
So 5317 (531) add to 9 so the digit sum is 7

Vedic Maths

Vedic Maths is based on simple Indian Sutras. I will explain each sutra and give examples as to how to apply them.
By One more than the One before(Ekadhikena Purvena)
Starting from 1 all whole numbers can be generated by using By One More than the One before i.e 2, 3 etc