' Perceiving Truth Directly '...
Intuition is the innate ability in everyone to perceive truth directly - not by reason,, logic,, or analysis,, but by a simple knowing from within.. That is the very meaning of the word "intuition": to know,, or understand from within - from one's own self,, and from the heart of whatever one is trying to understand.. Intuition is the inner ability to see behind the outer forms of things to their inner essence.
................. Goswami Kriyananda
' The Place to Do It '...
Don't depend on death to liberate you from your imperfections.. You are exactly the same after death as you were before.. Nothing changes;, you only give up the body.. If you are a thief or a liar or a cheater before death,, you don't become an angel merely by dying.. If such were possible,, then let us all go and jump in the ocean now and become angels at once!... Whatever you have made of yourself thus far,, so will you be hereafter.. And when you reincarnate,, you will bring that same nature with you.. To change,, you have to make the effort.. This world is the place to do it.
................. Paramahansa Yogananda
' The Values of Life '...
The values a man must cherish as his life-breath are: Truth,, Righteousness,, Peace,, Love, and Non violence.
................. Sathya Sai Baba
' Love versus Ego '...
Love is happy, when it is able to give something.. The ego is happy, when it is able to take something.
................ Rajneesh
' One Step '...
No matter how long your journey appears to be,, there is never more than this: one step,, one breath,, one moment... Now.
.............Eckhart Tolle
' Our Innermost Essence '...
Times are difficult globally;, awakening is no longer a luxury or an ideal.. It’s becoming critical.. We don’t need to add more depression,, more discouragement,, or more anger, to what’s already here.. It’s becoming essential, that we learn how to relate sanely with difficult times.. The earth seems to be beseeching us, to connect with joy and discover our innermost essence.. This is the best way that we can benefit others.
................. Pema Chodron
' How Much Ego Is Needed ? '...
How much 'ego' do you need?,, Just enough,, so that you don't step in front of a bus.
................... Shunryu Suzuki
' Christ Consciousness and Buddha Consciousness '...
Jesus,, whose real name was Yeshua Ben Yosef .... was a Reincarnated Buddha and Taught the same Knowledge as Siddhartha Gautama.. the only Difference was Christ spoke of Divine Consciousness as a Father Figure... Jesus spoke to the people in a method that the uneducated could understand... They both Meditated for forty days , until the Spirit of Source, Awakened Them into the Paradise of Love............. thomas
' Changing Your Destiny '...
Every thought, is a cause and every condition, is an effect.. Change your thoughts, and you change, your destiny.
............... Joseph Murphy
' I Can and I Will '...
Fear is a habit,, so is self pity,, defeat,, anxiety,, despair,, hopelessness and resignation.. You can eliminate all of these negative habits, with two simple resolves: "I can and I will."
................. Napoleon Hill
' Learning to Listen '...
Most people do not listen with the intent to understand;, they listen, with the intent to reply.
................ Stephen Covey
' The Choice of Success '...
Success is not an accident.. It is the result of your attitude, and your attitude is a choice.. Hence sucess, is a matter of choice, and not chance.
............. Shiv Khera
' The Path to Happiness '...
The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate,, your mind from worry.. Live simply,, expect little,, give much, Scatter sunshine, forget self, think of others.. Try this for a week, and you will be surprised.
................. Norman Vincent Peale
' Our Subconscious Mind '...
Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind, and nourish with repetition and emotion, will one day become a reality.
.................... Earl Nightingale
' Fame Vanishes '...
Fame is a vapor,, popularity an accident,, and riches take wings.. Only one thing endures, and that is character.
................. Horace Greeley
' The Consciousness in Manifestation '...
Anything capable of being imagined,, will one day be made reality.
................. Jules Verne
' Controlling the Ego '...
He who reigns within himself and rules passions,, desires,, and fears, is more than a king.
................ John Milton
' There Are Doors '...
In the universe,, there are things that are known,, and things that are unknown,, and in between,, there are doors.
................. William Blake
' The Best Life '...
That best portion of a man's life,, his little,, nameless,, unremembered, acts of kindness and love.
...................... William Wordsworth
' Gratitude '...
Gratitude bestows reverence,, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies,, those transcendent moments of awe, that change forever how we experience life and the world.
.................... John Milton
' A Man's Character '...
The true measure of a man is how, he treats someone, who can do him absolutely no good.
...................... Samuel Johnson
' Egoic Aim '...
The ultimate aim of the ego is not to see something,, but to be something.
.................. Muhammad Iqbal
' Without Desires '...
To be satisfied with a little,, is the greatest wisdom;, and he that increaseth his riches,, increaseth his cares;, but a contented mind is a hidden treasure,, and trouble findeth it not.
......................... Akhenaton
' Two Questions Upon Death '...
Ancient Egyptians believed that upon death they would be asked two questions, and their answers would determine, whether they could continue their journey in the afterlife.. The first question was,, 'Did you bring joy?',, The second was,, 'Did you find joy?
..................... Leo Buscaglia
' The Realization of Happiness '...
Happiness,, not in another place, but this place...not for another hour, but this hour.
.................... Walt Whitman
' The Mask of Virtue '...
Villainy wears many masks;, none so dangerous, as the mask of virtue.
................... Washington Irving
' The First Peace '...
The first peace,, which is the most important,,
is that which comes within the souls of people
when they realize their relationship,,
their oneness, with the universe and all its powers,,
and when they realize, that at the center of the universe,
dwells the Great Spirit,,
and that this center is really everywhere,,
it is within each of us...
.......................Black Elk
' The Heavens Declare '...
I had the intention of becoming a theologian...but now,, I see how God is,, by my endeavors,, also glorified in astronomy,, for 'the heavens declare the glory of God.'
.................... Johannes Kepler
' Science Discovers Reality '...
The more I study nature,, the more I stand amazed at the work of the Creator.. Science brings men nearer to God.
.............. Louis Pasteur
' Magnetism and Light '...
I happen to have discovered a direct relation between magnetism and light,, also electricity and light,, and the field it opens, is so large and I think rich.
...............Michael Faraday (Scientist)
' The Secrets of the Universe '...
If you want to find the secrets of the universe,, think in terms of energy,, frequency, and vibration.
.................... Nikola Tesla
' Freedom from the Prison '...
A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe,, a part limited in time and space.. He experiences himself,, his thoughts, and feeling as something separated from the rest,, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness.. This delusion is a kind of prison for us,, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us.. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison,, by widening our circle of compassion, to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.
...................... Albert Einstein
' Real Wisdom '...
Real wisdom is not the knowledge of everything,, but the knowledge of which things in life are necessary,, which are less necessary,, and which are completely unnecessary, to know.
.................. Leo Tolstoy
' The Magic Wand '...
The Last Illusion is the False Self called Ego...... All Desires must be refused,, especially the educated self of momentary elation.. The Answer requires Few Words.... 'the Magic Wand' ... in the Hologram is the Consciousness of Source... We Create this Mess of Desires... Let the Ego die a worthy death as the Light of Reality has always existed ... The Key is the Frequency of Light called Source... return to Source by Being the Light and Love existence ,, that Contains no Separate Identification, called Ego................thomas
' The Challenge Within Mind '...
The oldest,, shortest words - 'yes' and 'no' - are those which require the most thought.
................. Pythagoras
' Two Forces in Nature '...
There are forces in nature, called Love and Hate.. The force of Love, causes elements to be attracted to each other, and to be built up into some particular form or person,, and the force of Hate, causes the decomposition of things.
......................... Empedocles
' A Contented Mind '...
What is it that is most beautiful? - The Universe;, for it is the work of God.. What is most powerful? - Necessity;, because it triumphs over all things.. What is most difficult? - To know one's self.. What is most easy? - To give advice.. What method must we take to lead a good life? - To do nothing we would condemn in others.. What is necessary to happiness? - A sound body and a contented mind.
..................... Thales
' Make Them Realize '...
You can't teach anybody anything,, only make them realize, the answers are already inside them.
.......................... Galileo Galilei
' Consciousness Embraces '...
The whole being of any Christian is faith and love.. Faith brings the person to God,, love brings the person to people.
.................... Martin Luther
' The Bliss of the Frequency of Source '...
I love being in love.. It's the best feeling in the world.. I have never felt like this before.
................... Ranveer Singh
' Create a Beautiful Manifestation '...
Look from the blind man's eye.... You can paint the picture,, the way you like about this world,, so why not think positive, and make this world more beautiful for yourself and others?
.................... Fawad Afzal Khan
' To Disarm a Zealot '...
To disarm a zealot,, teach him truth by precept,, and mildness by example.
................... Al-Kindi
' Your Heart and Soul '...
Listen to your heart and not your ego.. Your ego prompts you to boast of vain assertions, to obtain the glory of this world.. Turn away from vanity, and seek Him, in the recesses of,, your heart and soul
...................... Abdul-Qadir Gilani
' Right Here and Now '...
The best way to say,, "I love you,, God,",, is to live your life doing your best.. The best way to say,, "Thank you,, God," is by letting go of the past and living in the present moment,, right here and now.
................ Miguel Angel Ruiz
' Repair your Thoughts '...
I do not fix problems.. I fix my thinking.. Then, problems fix themselves.
............. Louise Hay
' You Control the Mind '...
You can develop the right mental attitude, when you realize that nothing external, can upset you or hurt you without your mental consent.
................... Joseph Murphy
' The Presence of Source '...
The whole of God is present at every point in space at the same time.. Take time to meditate on this great idea.. In other words,, God doesn't come and go.. God doesn't capriciously move substance from God's supply "up there" to fill your needs "down here.." Nor does God answer prayer in some kind of coming forth.. God is always present,, totally present - as a Presence.
......................... Eric Butterworth
' Love cannot be Destroyed '...
Love is within us.. It cannot be destroyed.. It can be ignored.. To the extent that we abandon love, we will feel it has abandoned us..
Denying love is our only problem,, and embracing it is the only answer..
Through the power of love,, we can let go of past history and begin again..
Love heals,, forgives,, and makes whole.,
................ Ernest Holmes
' The Jewels of Wisdom '...
The more tranquil a man becomes,, the greater is his success,, his influence,, his power for good.. Calmness of mind, is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom.
....................... James Allen
' Yin and Yang '...
The practice of Onmyōdō has a contentious history in Japan and,, for reasons that will become clear,, was outlawed for some time along with its close cousin,, Shugendō (修験道).. Onmyōdō,, means literally,, ‘the way of the Yin and Yang’.. In the 5th/6th centuries,, the principles of Yin-Yang, and the use of five elements were transmitted to Japan from China along with Buddhism and Confucianism.. These esoteric practices combined with local religions, to create what came to be called Onmyōdō.. By the 10th century, its practice had been well established.. But by the 19th century, it had been made illegal to practice..............
' The Great Awakening '...
By and by comes the Great Awakening,, and then we find out that this life is really a great dream.. Fools think they are awake now,, and flatter themselves they know if they are really princes or peasants.. Confucius and you are both dreams;, and I, who say you are dreams,,—I am but a dream myself.. This is a paradox.. To-morrow, a sage may arise to explain it;, but that tomorrow, will not be until ten thousand generations have gone by.............Zhuang Zhou (Zhuangzi)
' Musings of a Chinese Mystic '...
Musings of a Chinese Mystic is a collection of philosophical reflections attributed to Zhuang Zhou (Zhuangzi), an influential Taoist philosopher. The text delves into the nature of reality, the limitations of human knowledge, and the fluidity of identity.
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The work emphasizes the ineffable and transcendental nature of Tao (the Way), which lies beyond material existence and human comprehension. Themes include the impermanence of life and death, the importance of aligning with the natural order, and the futility of imposing rigid structures on the ever-changing world.
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The text also explores the concept of ultimate harmony, where true wisdom involves embracing the unknown and finding peace in the natural flow of life. By promoting a detached, intuitive approach to existence, Chuang Tzŭ’s musings encourage a profound understanding of the self and the universe.................Zhuang Zhou .... from Sacredarchive.com
' A Painful Life '...
Too many of us are not living our dreams,, because we are living our fears.
................... Les Brown
' The Divine Plan '...
The Divine Plan',, is the Entertainment, of watching your Self,, through the Throes of Ego versus Love................ thomas
' A Free Thinker '...
Be a Free thinker,, and don't accept everything you hear as Truth.. Be critical,, and evaluate what you believe in.
........................... Aristotle
' I Am Convinced '...
I am convinced, that life is 10% what happens to me, and 96%, how I react to it.
.................... Scipio Africanus
' The Sage '...
The sage, does not attempt anything very big,, and thus achieves greatness.
................. Laozi
' Free of Both '...
The past is gone,, the future is not here,, now, I am free of both.. Right now,, I choose joy.
.................... Deepak Chopra
' Transcendental Homelessness '...
Philosophy is transcendental homelessness;, it is the urge to be at home everywhere
............... Gyorgy Lukacs (Philosophy)
' Truth is not Born '...
Truth is not born,, nor is it to be found inside the head of an individual person,, it is born, between people collectively searching for truth,, in the process of their dialogic interaction
.................. Mikhail Bakhtin (Philosoper)
' The Nature of Self '...
“You are not a drop in the ocean.. You are the entire ocean, in a drop.”
.............. Rumi
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This striking metaphor invites reflection on the nature of individual identity and the interconnectedness of existence.. In Sufi teachings,, the self is regarded as both distinct and a part of a greater whole.. Recognizing our own worth while understanding our unity with all creation, fosters a sense of belonging and purpose.. It encourages individuals to explore their inner depths, and appreciate their unique contributions to the world.................................. Realitypathing.com
' A Divine Word '...
Every creature is a divine word, because it proclaims God
.......... Saint Bonaventure
' Awakening As Reality '...
Let your door stand open to receive Him,, unlock your soul to Him,, offer Him a welcome in your mind,, and then you will see the riches of simplicity,, the treasures of peace,, the joy of grace.. Throw wide the gate of your heart,, stand before, the sun of the everlasting light.
............................ Saint Ambrose
' Controling the Ego '...
If you are distressed by anything external,, the pain is not due to the thing itself,, but to your estimate of it;,, and this, you have the power to revoke at any moment.
................. Marcus Aurelius
' To See the Soul '...
Put your soul in the palm of my hand for me to look at,, like a crystal jewel.. I'll sketch it in words.
................... Yasunari Kawabata
' Invincible Determination '...
An invincible determination, can accomplish almost anything, and in this lies the great distinction, between great men, and little men.
............. Thomas Fuller
' What is Mysticism? '...
To many modern Christians,, words like "meditation," "mystic," and "mysticism" bring to mind Eastern religions,, not Christianity.. Certainly Eastern religions are known for their mysticism;, however,, mysticism is not only a vital part of the Christian heritage as well,, but it is actually the core of Christian spirituality.. Mysticism simply means the spirituality of the direct experience of God.. It is the adventure of "the wild things of God.",,,
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The direct experience of God is a kind of knowing,, which goes beyond intellectual understanding.. It is not a matter of "belief.".. It is marked by love and joy,, but it is not "emotional experience..." In many ways,, it is better described by what it is not.. To describe what it is,, we must use metaphors—the marriage of the soul to Christ,, the death of the "old man" and birth of the "new man,",, being the "body of Christ."..
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Jesus proclaimed "I and the Father are one,," (Jn. 10.30) showing the world what the union of God and man can be.. Christian mysticism is about nothing else but this transforming union.
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Christ is the sole end of Christian mysticism.. Whereas all Christians have Christ,, call on Christ,, and can (or should) know Christ,, the goal for the Christian mystic is to become Christ—to become as fully permeated with God as Christ is,, thus becoming like him,, fully human,, and by the grace of God,, also fully divine.. In Christian teaching this doctrine is known by various names—theosis,, divinization,, deification,, and transforming union...
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A common misconception about mysticism is that it's about "mystical experiences,",, and there are many volumes on such experiences in religious literature... But true mysticism is not focussed on "experiences" (which come and go),, but with the lasting experience of God,, leading to the transformation of the believer into union with God...
............................. http://frimmin.com/faith/mysticismintro.php
' What are We Seeking? '...
You may say that you are seeking Knowledge,, but, you are really seeking Happiness.. Happiness is a personal experience.. Happiness is also an ego experience.. Happiness is also a spiritual experience.. So, you have to ask yourself,, What is Happiness and why do I seek it?.. Happiness is non- pain,, Happiness is non-ego,, Happiness is Love,, Happiness is Truth.. This is a natural path that many have traveled before you.. these humans are well known to you.. Jesus, Buddha, Mohammed, Zoroaster, Francis of Assisi, and so on... These others have also sought Happiness.. you are no different.. you must walk the same path as these others.. The secret that these other souls have learned is that, to achieve Freedom and Happiness, is to throw away that which you believe is most valuable.. "The last shall be first".. This most valuable is "you".. If you understand this deeper meaning,, then,, this will be your last journey, and You will return to Happiness..................... thomas
' Ram Tzu Speaks '...
Most of what
You call love
Is just business..
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You demand
Sufficient return
On your investment
Or you go elsewhere..
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No one likes to
Suffer a loss..
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After all,,
If you don't manage
Your portfolio,
Who will?..
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It's not the sort of thing
You want to leave to chance..
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Problem is,
You're always in fear,
You're always hedging..
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Ram Tzu knows this...
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It's a losing proposition
Trying to keep that
Which you haven't got.
.................. Ram Tzu
' Sai Baba '...
Sai Baba condemned discrimination based on religion or caste.. He had both Hindu and Muslim followers,, and refused to identify exclusively with one religion... His teachings combined elements of Hinduism and Islam:... he gave the Hindu name Dwarakamayi, to the mosque in which he lived,, practised both Hindu and Muslim rituals,, and taught using words and figures, that drew from both traditions.. According to the Shri Sai Satcharita,, a hagiography written shortly after his death,, his Hindu devotees believed him as God,, and to be an incarnation (purna Avatar) of the Hindu deity Dattatreya.................. Wikipedia
' Chinese Mysticism '...
Ancient textbooks on the teachings of Buddhism,, Taoism,, and Confucianism,, would be read and studied.. Such ancient books include,, for Buddhism,, examples as the Tipitaka,, Abhidharma Pitaka,, Dhammapada,, and the Vimalakirti Sutra.. For Taoism,, some manuals of antiquity would include The Tao Te Ching,, The Zhuangzi (Chuang Tz) ,, and The Dozang Canon.. For Confucianism eons old scriptures would include,, The Analects of Confucius,, The Mencius literary work,, The Great Learning,, The Book of Odes (Shi Jing),, The Book of Rites (Li Ji) and The Xunzi.. In their study,, monks and priests, would think carefully about they read-contemplation and then go through a meditation.. The meditation was often thinking of their way of life,, and if various adverse circumstances happened,, thinking of how to resolve differences or problems according to the ethical standards of Buddhism,, Taoism, and Confucianism.................... Mystic Sciences
' The Flight of Happiness '...
Happiness is a butterfly,, which when pursued,, is always just beyond your grasp,, but which, if you will sit down quietly,, may alight upon you.
....................... Nathaniel Hawthorne
' Simplify '...
Simplify your life.. Don't waste the years struggling for things that are unimportant.. Don't burden yourself with possessions.. Keep your needs and wants simple and enjoy what you have.. Don't destroy your peace of mind by looking back,, worrying about the past.. Live in the present.. Simplify!
.......................... Henry David Thoreau
' Thoughts are Important '...
. “A man should learn to detect and watch that gleam of light which flashes across his mind from within,, more than the luster of the firmament of bards and sages.. Yet, he dismisses without notice his thought, because it is his.. In every work of genius,, we recognize our own rejected thoughts:. they come back to us with a certain alienated majesty.” ............... Ralph Waldo Emerson — Book: The Essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson
' The Pain of Boredom '...
If I could prescribe a single rule for looking at a work of art it would be to enjoy it.. If we're honest with ourselves,, we have to admit we enjoy our tears, just as much as we enjoy our laughter.. The only moments of life that are a bore, are when we don't care one way or another.
.......................... Vincent Price
' A Sincere Affection '...
Never regret anything you have done with a sincere affection;, nothing is lost, that is born of the heart.
...................... Basil Rathbone
' The Most Dangerous Condition '...
The most dangerous condition for a man or a nation is,, when his intellectual side, is more developed than his spiritual.. Is that not exactly, the condition of the world today?
........................ Arthur Conan Doyle
' Alice in Wonderland '...
Alice: "How long is forever?"... White Rabbit: "Sometimes, just one second."
...................... Lewis Carroll
' Do Not Disturb '...
To be left alone,, is the most precious thing, one can ask of the modern world.
..................... Anthony Burgess
' Medical Science '...
Medical science has made such tremendous progress,, that there is hardly a healthy human left.
................... Aldous Huxley
' The Divine Truth '...
When love has carried us above all things ... we receive in peace the Incomprehensible Light,, enfolding us and penetrating us.. What is this Light,, if it be not a contemplation of the Infinite,, and an intuition of Eternity?,, We behold that which we are,, and we are that which we behold;, because our being,, without losing anything of its own personality,, is united with the Divine Truth.. .................... Saint John of Ruysbroeck
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I agree with John,, as I have had the exact same experience within the Light and Love Energy,, and communicated by Thought to a Higher Knowledge within this Light .... the first time entering Reality was difficult because the ego told me not to go further,, as death was painful ... I told the negative voice of this hologram,, that Knowledge of Truth is worth the death of the Ego... and then, A Hurricane of Love knocked me to the ground and I fell through Darkness and into the Light and Love of Divine Consciousness...... thomas
' Here We Are ! '...
A Zen master,, when asked where he would go after he died,, replied,,, 'To Hell,, for that's where help is needed most.'
................. Philip Kapleau
' Breathing Tecnique '...
Breathing in,, I am aware that I am breathing in...
Breathing out,, I am aware that I am breathing out...
Breathing in,, I am grateful for this moment...
Breathing out,, I smile...
Breathing in,, I am aware of the preciousness of this day...
Breathing out,, I vow to live deeply in this day...
................. Nhat Hanh
' Preconceived Ideas '...
We never get upset over what happens.. Never.. We get upset because of preconceived ideas as to what we think should happen,, what we want to happen.. When our preference clashes with the reality,, we get hurt.. Rid yourself of all preconceived ideas as to what should happen.. You are then at peace whatever happens.
........................ Vernon Howard
' Several Kinds of Love '...
There are several kinds of love.. One is a selfish,, mean,, grasping,, egotistical thing,, which uses love for self-importance.. This is the ugly and crippling kind.. The other is an outpouring of everything good in you — of kindness and consideration and respect — not only the social respect of manners but the greater respect which is recognition of another person as unique and valuable.. The first kind can make you sick and small and weak but, the second can release in you strength,, and courage, and goodness, and even wisdom you didn’t know you had.
.................... John Steinbeck
' Listen to Silence '...
I've begun to realize that you can listen to silence and learn from it.. It has a quality and a dimension all its own.
................... Chaim Potok
' Actions Speak Volumes '...
We know what a person thinks, not when he tells us what he thinks, but by his actions.
..................... Isaac Bashevis Singer
' Preparation for Enlightenment '...
It is the making the man ready,.. the preparation of his mind and heart which take so much time,.. so many years even in many cases;.. but the enlightenment itself is a single short happening:.. the effect remains permanently... ................ The Notebooks of Paul Brunton,. Cat. XXV, Chapter 2, Enlightenment Which Stays
' Reincarnation '...
In the Secret Book of John,, reincarnation is placed at the heart of
its discussion of the salvation of souls.. The book was written by
185 AD at the latest.. Here is the Secret Book of John's perspective
on reincarnation:
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All people have drunk the water of forgetfulness and exist in a state
of ignorance.. Some are able to overcome ignorance through the Spirit
of life that descends upon them.. These souls "will be saved and will
become perfect,"... that is,, escape the round of rebirth.. John asks
Jesus what will happen to those who do not attain salvation.. They
are hurled down "into forgetfulness" and thrown into "prison",, the
Gnostic code word for new body.. The only way for these souls to
escape,, says Jesus,, is to emerge from forgetfulness and acquire
knowledge.. A soul in this situation can do so by finding a teacher
or savior who has the strength to lead her home.. "This soul needs to
follow another soul in whom the Spirit of life dwells,, because she is
saved through the Spirit.. Then she will never be thrust into flesh
again."................... (Secret Book of John)
' The Only Truth '...
The only truth which is not a concept
is the sense of presence,,
here and now..
'I am,,,' not 'I am Joe or Jane.'..
This impersonal sense of presence
in the present moment
is the only truth.
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Ramesh S. Balsekar
' The Gospel of Thomas ' ...
'"Jesus said to them,, " When you make the two one,, and when you make the inside like the outside and the outside like the inside... then will you enter the Kingdom."
' Ashtavakra Gita '...
You do not consist of any of the elements -- earth, water, fire, air,
or even ether.
To be liberated, know yourself as consisting of consciousness, the
witness of these.
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If only you will remain resting in consciousness, seeing yourself as
distinct from the body,
then even now you will become happy, peaceful and free from bonds.
......... Oneness in Christ
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'What is God ?..... Who are We ? '...
What is God?.. God is Light;, God is Life;, God is Love.. You see Light;,
you are given some experience of Light,, whether it is little or
more.. You feel consciousness and you feel a little separate from the
body.. You begin to see.. Now we say,, "It is my body;," but we do not
see it differentiated practically.. But then,, really we will
say,, "This is something like a coat,, to be taken off.." Naturally,,
God is Love and we are drops of the Ocean of All Love.. Naturally,,
Love is innate in us.. That sprouts forth;, and as it comes in contact
with that God-into-Expression Power,, which is Light and Sound
Principle,, it overflows.. This is the state of affairs - this is the
disease,, you might say,, that we are to set right.. For this purpose
we have joined various schools of thought called religions,,
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Who are we?.. We are children of Light under the control of mind and
the outgoing faculties.. We are so identified with the body and the
outside things that we have forgotten our own Selves,, what to speak
of that Great Power which is controlling each one of us in the man-
body;, otherwise we could have run away,, out of the body.. We cannot..
There are the two open eyes, ,two open ears,, two open nostrils,, the
open mouth;, but we cannot run away,, out of the body.. That is because
of the Controlling Power within us...................by Sant Kirpal Singh
' The Matrix of Matter '...
As a man who has devoted his whole life to the most clear headed science,, to the study of matter,, I can tell you as a result of my research about atoms this much:.. There is no matter as such.. All matter originates and exists only by virtue of a force which brings the particle of an atom to vibration and holds this most minute solar system of the atom together.... We must assume behind this force, the existence of a conscious and intelligent mind... This mind is the matrix of all matter.............................. ........................ Max Planck ( Nuclear Scientist)
' Reality Is Just Behind It '...
"Nothing you do will change you,, for you need no change.. You may change your mind or your body,, but it is always something external to you that has changed,, not yourself.. Why bother at all to change?.. Realize once for all, that neither your body nor your mind,, nor even your consciousness,, is yourself and stand alone in your true nature beyond consciousness and unconsciousness... No effort can take you there,, only the clarity of understanding... Trace your misunderstandings and abandon them,, that is all... There is nothing to seek and find,, for there is nothing lost... Relax and watch the 'I am'... Reality is just behind it... Keep quiet,, keep silent;, it will emerge,, or,, rather,, it will take you in"............... Nisargadatta, I AM THAT
' Building a Community '...
"We are not just building a barn,, we are building community."
................... Amish Proverb
' Kindness '...
"Kindness, is a language that the deaf can hear,, and the blind can see."
................. Mark Twain
' 'To Be A Quaker '...
I believe there is something in the mind,, or in the heart,, that shows its approbation when we do right.. I give myself this advice:,, Do not fear truth,, let it be so contrary to inclination and feeling.. Never give up the search after it:.. and let me take courage,, and try from the bottom of my heart, to do that which I believe truth dictates,, if it leads me to be a Quaker or not.
............ Elizabeth Fry, 1780-1845
' Zoroaster '...
Zoroaster,, also known as Zarathustra,, emphasized the importance of good thoughts,, good words,, and good deeds,, stating, "Turn yourself not away from three best things:.. Good Thought,, Good Word,, and Good Deed..." He also believed that "Doing good to others, is not a duty.. It is a joy,, for it increases your own health and happiness............. Quotefancy.com
' A Thousand Interpreters '...
For every prophet, there are a thousand interpreters to distort the essence of the religion,, to replace the bright flame,, with the heat of the inquisitors' pyres.
.................. Sergei Lukyanenko
' Living by Faith '...
Living by faith,, includes the call to something greater than,, cowardly self-preservation.
................. J. R. R. Tolkien
' Poetry '...
If a poet writes to save his soul,, he may save the soul of others.
.............. Richard Eberhart
' The Crucifixion of Self '...
The problem lies within the definitions of self and non-self..
The first Reality is to acknowldge that You are not the false self called ego
and that You are actually Divine Consciousness..
This is called Enlightenment and requires the surrender of egoic consciousness..
This is our natural state and contains no ego but does contain 'Personality'..
This 'Personality' is called God and is the source of manifestation..
This 'Personality' is Us..
The Final Reality is the state of Nothingness or what is called 'Pure
Awareness'..
This is the Void of non-ego and non-Personality..
This is the place that some are speaking of..
This place is rarely achieved by humans while in the manifestations..
It is easier to surrender the 'Personality' of Divine Consciousness while within
the state of 'Divine Consciousness'..
This is the "Crucifixion of Self"..
The Ending of Separation..
Complete Freedom of Non-existence.................
namaste, thomas
' You Are Divine Consciousness '...
Stop acting so small.. You are the universe in ecstatic motion.
................ Rumi
' If Only You Reflect '...
Your Remedy is within you,, but you do not sense it.....
Your Sickness is from you,, but you do not perceive it....
You Presume you are a small entity,,
But within you, is enfolded the entire universe....
You are indeed the evident book,,
By whose alphabet the hidden becomes the manifest....
Therefore, you have no need to look beyond yourself,,
What you seek is within you,, if only you reflect.
.................... Ali ibn Abi Talib
' Teachings from Gautama the Buddha '...
Work out your own salvation.. Do not depend on others..........
No one saves us but ourselves.. No one can, and no one may.. We ourselves must walk the path.......
A man is not called wise because he talks and talks again;, but if he is peaceful,, loving and fearless, then he is in truth called wise.
' What is Life ? '...
What is life, but an unpleasant interruption, to a peaceful nonexistence.
................ Jean-Paul Sartre
' Spiritual Awakening '...
Fortunately,, some are born with spiritual immune systems, that sooner or later, give rejection to the illusory worldview, grafted upon then from birth through social conditioning.. They begin sensing that something is amiss,, and start looking for answers.. Inner knowledge and anomalous outer experiences show them a side of reality others are oblivious to,, and so begins the journey of awakening.. Each step of the journey is made by following the heart, instead of the crowd,, and by choosing knowledge, over veils of ignorance.
.................... Henri Bergson
' Love and Morality '...
With morality, we correct the mistakes of our instincts,, and with love, we correct the mistakes of our morals.
...................... Jose Ortega y Gasset
' Here and Now '...
Do not wait for life.. Do not long for it.. Be aware,, always and at every moment,, that the miracle is, in the here and now.
..................... Marcel Proust
' A Great Man '...
A man is great, not because he hasn't failed;,, a man is great, because failure hasn't stopped him.
..................... Confucius
' Teachings of Gautama the Buddha '...
. “Do not dwell in the past,, do not dream of the future,, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”
2. “Peace comes from within.. Do not seek it without.” ....–
3. “You only lose what you cling to.” ....–
4. “The trouble is,, you think you have time.”.... –
5. “In the end,, only three things matter:.. how much you loved,, how gently you lived,, and how gracefully,, you let go of things not meant for you.” –
6. “Better than a thousand hollow words,, is one word, that brings peace.” – ............... from Taylor
' Beyond the Ego '...
“To reach your soul,, you must cross, the desert of your self.”
..................... Attar of Nishapur
' Paradise '...
“Love rests on no foundation.. It is an endless ocean,, with no beginning or end.”
............. Rumi
'' The Duty of the Teacher '...
You may dazzle the mind with a thousand brilliant discoveries of natural science;, you may open new worlds of knowledge which were never dreamed of before;, yet,, if you have not developed in the soul of the pupil strong habits of virtue,, which will sustain her in the struggle of life,, you have not educated her,, but only put in her hand a powerful instrument of self-destruction.
................. Rose Philippine Duchesne (Canonized)
' The Trap of Purgatory '...
You may have noticed that we are living in a Place called Purgatory ... to be purged of Sins,, in order to enter a place called Heaven... Sin is an ancient Hebrew Archery term that means 'Missing the Mark '... We reside in a Traping of Consciousness... We visitors of Holograms and Dreams .. trapped by the Voices of Authorities of Family, Education, Friends, Government, Media, and Religions... The Demons of Egoism and Division ... The Separation from that which cannot be Separated... We Are Light, Love , and Wisdom of Divine Consciousness.. To Leave Purgatory and Awaken into Paradise is to Surrender the Belief that You are Separate from That which cannot be Separated... Home is Eternal Love ....That is all the Knowledge you Need................ thomas
' The Prayer to Source '...
O Brahma,, lead us from the unreal to the real.. O Brahma,, lead us from darkness to light.. O Brahma,, lead us from death to immortality.. Shanti,, Shanti,, Shanti,, Om. .............. Brhadaranyaka Upanishad
' Attain This Goal ! '...
Bright but hidden,, the Self dwells in the heart.. Everything that moves,, breathes,, opens,, and closes,, lives in the Self.. He is the source of love, and may be known through love, but not through thought,, He is the goal of life.. Attain this goal! ............... Mundaka Upanishad
' The Ecstasy of Realization '...
The highest Self,, all endless bliss,, the unconditioned limitless consciousness,, being realized,, whether through the great texts,, or through Yoga,, in all experience whatever— let one lose himself in the ecstasy of Realization,, for he has forever lost all touch with bondage of every description. ........... Svarajyasiddhi
' So Difficult '...
Nothing is so difficult, as not deceiving oneself.
............. Ludwig Wittgenstein
' You Are The Observer '...
The first thing you have to know is yourself.. A man who knows himself can step outside himself,, and watch his own reactions like an observer.
.................. Adam Smith
' The Nature of Mind '...
It is all up to us.. We are the ones who have to keep looking at our thoughts,, looking for the nature of our mind.. there is nobody else in control of our lives,, our experiences, our freedom or our bondage.
...................... Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche
' Outer Peace '...
If we do not create inner peace,, outer peace is not possible.
.................. Tsem Tulku
' Freedom Over False Existence '...
Since all living beings are bound by their craving for existence,, you must begin,, by finding the determination,, to be free.
........................ Je Tsongkhapa
' The Power of Positivity '...
Your mind is a powerful thing.. When you filter it with positive thoughts,, your life will start to change.
.............. Gautama the Buddha
' It Takes Work '...
I don't like work... but I like what is in work - the chance to find yourself... Your own reality - for yourself,, not for others - which no other man can ever know.
..................... Joseph Conrad
' The Seekers '...
This walk to Truth...
Below these words, are the Coptic Hymn..
They speak of sin,,
which they do not understand..
Sin is the distance between duality..
Sin truly means to be deceived..
Sin is the distance that You are from Reality..
So easy for me to say,, but understanding is another matter..
You are seeking to discover the Heart that already exists within You..
This 'you' and 'You' that I write about are most pleasing within the mind of discovery..
You as Consciousness wants a challenge,, as also we do..
Therefore,, We begin this walk to Truth...
...................thomas
' I Am Within '...
“There came one and knocked at the door of the Beloved..
And a voice answered and said,, 'Who is there?'..
The lover replied,, 'It is I.'..
'Go hence,' returned the voice;
'there is no room within for thee and me.'...
Then came the lover a second time,, and knocked and again, the voice demanded,
'Who is there?'..
He answered,, 'It is thou.'..
'Enter,,' said the voice,, 'for I am within.”
.............................. Mawlana Jalal-al-Din Rumi, The Way of the Sufi
' You Are Immortal '...
“your life will not end with death.. You are Immortal.. You were always there,, and you always will be.”
..................... Zain Hashmi, A Blessed Olive Tree: A Spiritual Journey in Twenty Short Stories
' Transcending Belief '...
“Unity and love, should be our guiding principles,, transcending belief.” ........... Hindu Proverb
' The Real Conquest '...
“The one who has control over his mind is great;, the one who has conquered his mind,, is the true conqueror.” ............. Gautama the Buddha
' A Smile is Powerful '...
Encourage everyone you meet with a smile or compliment.. Make them feel better when you leave their presence,, and they will always be glad to see you coming.
.................. Joyce Meyer
' True to Self '...
I prefer to be true to myself,, even at the hazard of incurring the ridicule of others,, rather than to be false,, and to incur my own abhorrence.
...................... Frederick Douglass
' Hatred.... The Anti-Soul ....
I would permit no man,, no matter what his colour might be,, to narrow and degrade my soul,, by making me hate him.
.................... Booker T. Washington
' Before You Enter Love '...
“You have no choice.. You must leave your ego on the doorstep,, before you enter love.”
...................... Kamand Kojouri
' The Message '...
“It is the message,, not the man,, which is important to the Sufis.”
................. Idries Shah, The Sufis
' Finding Peace '...
“If you want to be at peace,, be kind.” – Buddha
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This quote teaches us that kindness is a key ingredient in achieving peace.. By practicing kindness towards ourselves and others,, we foster a loving environment that naturally promotes serenity.
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We can inspire each other to act kindly,, reminding ourselves that simple gestures have a powerful impact on the peace we experience.. Together,, our acts of kindness can create a ripple effect of love...........................lifesuccessjournal.com
' Examine Your Life '...
If you examine your life well,, you will find many instances when God showed His unmistakable mercy to you.. Trouble was brewing,, but it passed you by for some reason.. God delivered you.. Acknowledge these and thank God,, Who loves you.
....................... Theophan the Recluse
' Poverty '...
No one is truly poor but except the one who lacks the truth.
.................. Ephrem the Syrian
' Prayer and Meditation '...
Prayer is the wing wherewith the soul flies to heaven,, and meditation the eye wherewith we see God.
............ Saint Ambrose
' Take Care '...
Take care of your body as if you were going to live forever;, and take care of your soul,, as if you were going to die tomorrow.
...................... Saint Augustine
' Your Mental Nature '...
Happiness is your nature.. It is not wrong to desire it.. What is wrong,, is seeking it outside,, when it is inside.
........................ Ramana Maharshi
' Trust Life '...
Trust life,, even if you cannot trust people.. For human nature is unreliable,, but life itself is ruled by immutable law.. Right action leads always,, in the end,, to victory.
..................... Goswami Kriyananda
' Happiness '...
If you want to be sad,, no one in the world can make you happy.. But if you make up your mind to be happy,, no one and nothing on earth can take that happiness from you.
....................... Paramahansa Yogananda
' A Satisfying Happiness '...
Being happy or unhappy - is that really the most important thing?... Knowing the truth would be a different kind of happiness ... a more satisfying kind,, I think,, even if it turned out to be a sad kind.
...................... Ira Levin
' You Control the Mind '...
How people treat you is their karma;, how you react is yours.
................... Wayne Dyer
' The Human Mirror '...
“You are an aperture through which the universe ,, is looking at,, and exploring itself.”
.................... Alan Watts
' The Mantra of AUM '...
The whole mantram AUM indivisible,, interdependent,, goes on reverberating in the mind.. Established in this cosmic vibration,, The sage goes beyond fear,, decay,, and death,, to enter into infinite peace.................... Prashna Upanishad
' The Dream of Separation '...
All is change in the world of the senses,, But changeless is the supreme Lord of Love.. Meditate on him,, be absorbed by him,, Wake up,, from this dream of separateness. – Shvetashvatara ......................... Upanishad
' The Undivided Source '...
I will never know how you see red, and you will never know how I see it.. But this separation of consciousness, is recognized only after a failure of communication,, and our first movement,, is to believe in an undivided being between us.
....................... Maurice Merleau-Ponty
' Meeting Source '...
The true meaning of love one's neighbor,, is not that it is a command from God which we are to fulfill,, but that through it,, and in it, we meet God.
...................... Martin Buber
' Despair '...
The most common form of despair is,, not being who you are.
................. Soren Kierkegaard
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