ENTREPRENEUR · BUDDHIST LEARNER · WRITER
Mind, Muscle, Milieu & Money.
I’m Suriyakumar Ashoka. I write about what I’m learning, practising and building—from Buddhism and meditation to fitness, entrepreneurship, investing and the environment around us.
THE FOUR Ms
Four areas. One life.
I use these four lenses to think about a well-lived life: how we understand ourselves, care for our bodies, contribute to the world around us, and manage resources responsibly.
Muscle
Strength, endurance, fitness and the disciplined practice of caring for the body.
Milieu
Environment, society and the initiatives through which I engage with the world.
Money
Entrepreneurship, investing and the practical decisions involved in building lasting value.
SELECTED WRITING
Ideas worth returning to.
A selection of essays and notes from across Mind, Muscle, Milieu and Money.
From Beach Walks to Strength Training: My Fitness Journey
September 26, 2026
My interest in the connection between mind and body began in 2012. Meditation became a regular practice, while physical activity was something I made time for whenever I could. Over time, I began to think of these two parts of my life together as Mind: Muscle. A health check that changed my routine In 2016,
How We Built Prabuddha Bharat Male Self-Help Group, One Contribution at a Time
September 26, 2026
What began as a search for funding became Prabuddha Bharat Male Self Help Group. About 20 members started saving together in 2024. Two years later, the group is issuing at least ₹1,00,000 in new loans each month.
Applying the Four Noble Truths to Personal and Social Challenges
September 25, 2026
Reflections from a three-day workshop with Jonathan S. Watts on applying the Four Noble Truths to personal and social challenges, Satipaṭṭhāna practice and engaged Buddhism.
CURRENT INITIATIVES
What I’m building now.
A look at the projects, ideas and responsibilities currently receiving my attention.
BUSINESS
Building Host IT
Developing Host IT into a stronger digital-services business with better systems, clearer positioning and wider market reach.
BUDDHIST STUDIES
Pāli & canonical research
Exploring the foundations for a research initiative focused on Pāli, Buddhist canonical texts and their relevance today.
INVESTING
Learning to invest well
Building a disciplined understanding of businesses, markets and long-term investing before turning knowledge into practice.
COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
Prabuddha Bharat Male Self-Help Group
Working with members to strengthen mutual support, shared responsibility and practical opportunities for collective progress.
PROFESSIONAL WORK
Helping businesses build and grow online.
Through Host IT, I help businesses establish and improve their digital presence—from domains, hosting and business email to websites and digital marketing.
I founded Host IT in 2008 and continue to develop it as a dependable, long-term digital-services partner for businesses in India and beyond.
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If something here resonates—or you’d like to discuss business, Buddhism, investing or an idea worth building—I’d be glad to hear from you.
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