Law vs Principle
Recently, I was reading a description of 7 fundamental laws. However, some were laws and some were principles. This may seem a pointless debate on semantics, but using the right terms makes a difference. The …
Recently, I was reading a description of 7 fundamental laws. However, some were laws and some were principles. This may seem a pointless debate on semantics, but using the right terms makes a difference. The …
In recent correspondence, we explored bliss. A perspective came out I thought was worth sharing. Various experiences may trigger bliss early on: awe, giving, doing good, leading from other emotions like gratitude, and so forth. …
I’ve begun reading Kavitha Chinnaiyan’s book Fractals of Reality. This is an exploration of the Sri Chakra, an advanced practice within Tantra. While Vedic and Tantra traditions are distinct, they’ve cross-influenced extensively. For example, the …
“Awareness is an extraordinarily intelligent force. It’s not like the intellectual intelligence of your mind. It’s completely integrated into every cell of your body, and into the universe.” – Adyashanti, The Way of Liberating Insight …
Science does not yet know the size of our universe. The new James Webb telescope has found galaxies older than the current Big Bang model for the age of our universe. Science is limited by …
I’ve covered this topic before, but I thought it worth exploring from another angle. First up is consciousness. The Divine qualities of alertness, liveliness, and intelligence interplay to develop conscious awareness. With attention flowing within …
We cannot underestimate the value of a spiritual practice. Preparing the ground so the physiology can support higher stages of development is key. This benefits both this life and those that follow as development of …
Recently, I saw reference to a talk by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi called “The Three Qualities of Transcendental Consciousness: Unboundedness, Bliss, and the Home of All Knowledge.” Transcendental Consciousness is another term for pure consciousness, consciousness …
The Cosmic Body is the body of all bodies. It is a deep idea-form in cosmic mind (on the level I call creation) that is the model for our form and contains all bodies in …
The process of enlightenment is all about uniting. In Self Realization, the jiva recognizes itself as Atman, the point value recognizes its universality. The Self wakes up to itself through this form. In the Unity …
There is a light which shines beyond the world, beyond everything, beyond all, beyond the highest heaven. This is the light which shines within your heart. – Chhaandogya Upanishad 3.13.7 Translation from All Love Flows …
As consciousness becomes more self-aware within, we gain a sense of unchanging reality, an inner rock or point of stability. If we’re prone to be fearful or insecure, this is a great balm. “Weapons cannot …