' Tao Te Ching '...

The oldest and major source to Taoism, is Tao Te Ching (also spelled Dao De Jing),, which translates to, The Book on the Way and Virtue... It was written by the legendary Lao Tzu (Lao Zi),, somewhere between the 6th and the 4th century BC in China... The old classic still has a lot to teach us. Tao Te Ching consists of 81 chapters about the Way: its mystery, its cosmology, and what it teaches us about how to conduct our lives the wisest........................ from Taoistic.com

' Awakening True Self '...

“Do not be satisfied with the stories that come before you. Unfold your own myth.” – Rumi ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sufism emphasizes personal experience over dogma or inherited beliefs.. In this quote,, Rumi encourages individuals to actively shape their narratives, rather than accepting preordained paths... This call to authenticity, urges us to embark on journeys of self-exploration,, creativity,, and personal growth... By daring, to write our own stories,, we honor our unique experiences, and awaken our True Selves..................... from Reality Pathing ....

' About the Upanishads '...

The Upanishads, (literally "sitting near" a teacher), are the concluding portions of the Vedas,, known as Vedanta — the "end of the Vedas.".. They contain the highest philosophical teachings of ancient India,,, exploring questions about the nature of the self (Atman),, ultimate reality (Brahman),, the relationship between the individual and the cosmos,, and the path to liberation (Moksha)... From the Mukhya (principal) Upanishads, recognized by Adi Shankaracharya, to the sectarian Yoga,, Shaiva,, Vaishnava,, and Shakta Upanishads,, each text offers a unique lens into the infinite....................... from Vedapath

' The Foundation of Mysticism '...

The business and method of mysticism,, is Love................... Evelyn Underhill

' Embracing the Whole of Nature '...

A human being, is a part of the whole, called by us, the 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

' Overcoming Duality '...

Mysticism occurs, whenever a human being sees the separation, between the natural and the supernatural,, between the temporal, and the eternal,, as overcome. .................... Albert Schweitzer

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' No Space for Us '...

Silence is essential.. We need silence just as much as we need air,, just as much as plants need light.. If our minds are crowded with words and thoughts,, there is no space for us. .................... Nhat Hanh

' One Moment '...

No matter how long your journey appears to be,, there is never more than this: one step,, one breath,, one moment,... Now. ...................... Eckhart Tolle

' Beautiful Moments of Life '...

The most beautiful moments in life, are moments, when you are expressing your joy,, not when you are seeking it. ....................... Jaggi Vasudev

' The Only Reality '...

NOW is the only Reality.. All else, is either memory or imagination.............. Rajneesh

' The Hologram Fades Away '...

This existence of ours, is as transient as autumn clouds,, To watch the birth and death of beings, is like looking at the movements of a dance... A lifetime, is like a flash of lightning in the sky,, Rushing by,, like a torrent down a steep mountain..................... Gautama the Buddha ...

' Actions Speak Louder Than Words '...

However many holy words you read,, However many you speak,, What good will they do you, If you do not act on upon them? ..................... Gautama the Buddha

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' The Mirror '...

Your sense of Self, as being that of Divine Consciousness (God),, is correct, according to the Realization, of the illusion of false self known as ego... This ' First Reality' of Divine Consciousness Realization,, is very important, but there is a step beyond that, which most Spiritual Teachers do not speak of... The Final Reality is very frightening to those that are still controlled by the ego,, and is usually only taught to those that are close to dissolving the false self... The Real Self,, known as Divine Consciousness, is also an illusion from the Mind of Source... Source said; " Let there be Light "... Divine Consciousness is Light,, Love,, and Consciousness.. Many souls, believe that Divine Consciousness is Source,, but, It is only the Source, of the Dreams and illusions ,and We are the Divine Consciousness, that does this Creating, by using the Power of Thought... The Final Reality, is the 'Source' that has no ego or personality... It is Pure Love and Pure Awareness... We return to this 'Pure Awareness',, when we surrender, even the Identity of Divine Consciousness (God), and return to Source, as the Energy of Pure Love Awareness... But,, there will be no ego or personality to see Itself... This is why Divine Consciousness was Dreamed into Existence... It is a Mirror.............. namaste, thomas

' Psychic Hypnosis '...

"See once and for all,, that human affairs can improve,, only when minds awaken,, from psychic hypnosis." ................ Vernon Howard

' True Nature '...

"From the unknown past,, being conditioned by their own deeds, and deluded by two fundamental misconceptions,, people have wandered about, in ignorance... First,, they believed that the discriminating mind,, which lies at the root of this life of birth and death,, was their real nature;.. and,, second,, they did not know that,, hidden behind the discriminating mind,, they possessed a pure mind of Enlightenment,, which is their true nature."...................... – THE TEACHING OF BUDDHA BUKKYO DENDO KYOKAI 1994

' Ennoble Our Soul '...

There are ages of aristocracy and there are ages of democracy of all kinds,, not only in regard to government, but also in regard to religion.... There is however no doubt, that the aristocratic form of religion, has always been misused... This happens, when the religious authority, turns religion into a means,, an instrument ,to keep the people under a certain law, for worldly purposes... Then naturally, that aristocracy, breaks down, and there comes a time of democracy... And it is necessary, that religious democracy should come,, because, it is in religious democracy, that fulfillment of the religious ideal lies... Religious democracy, means that no one should ever think, that he is human, while someone else is divine, and that God is in heaven,, unattainable,, imperceptible,, and far away from his soul... He must realize that divinity is in his soul,, that God is within him,, that his soul, can expand, because he is not different from God,, nor is God, different from him... Only the danger of democracy, is when it comes too soon,, before a person is ripe,, then it brings disaster;, for man’s natural progress, is to follow his highest ideal,, but when he is blinded, by the spirit of democracy, he becomes so agitated that he wishes to break that ideal.... He comes down, instead of going up....The main purpose of life, is to ennoble our soul.. ......................... From The Teachings Of HAZRAT INAYAT KHAN -------------------- Selected and Arranged By HAZRAT PIR VILAYAT INAYAT KHAN

' Paths to Reality '...

"All paths are mine,, and all lead eventually to me... But the shortest way to me,, is the no-path of self-annihilative love."............ Meher Baba in Bhau Kalchuri _Lord Meher: The Biography of Avatar of the Age Meher Baba_ Asheville, NC: MANifestation, v. 18, p. 6235

' Grades of Reality '...

D.: There must be stage after stage of progress for gaining the Absolute.. Are there grades of Reality?.... -------------------------- M.: There are no grades of Reality... There are grades of experience, for the jiva, and not of Reality... If anything can be gained anew,, it could also be lost,, whereas the Absolute is central - here and now... .............Talks with Ramana #139

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' The Wappinger Tribe of New York '...

Spiritually,, the people were aware of the powers and spirit-souls in all living things,, and considered all living beings as relatives... They believed in a Great Creator,, who loosely controlled the natural world, and the cycles of life... Natural things, such as the river waters,, the land,, mountains,, the sky, and all living things, had sacred spirits which were acknowledged and respected... Many of the Wappinger and Lenape rituals,, rites of passage,, ceremonies, and food hunts were directly tied to, honoring and interacting with these spirits, for the benefit of the entire community... Acknowledging, the seasons, and the bountiful production of nature,, especially, food-giving animals, and plants, was central to their customs.

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' Miracles Are Eternal '...

Around us,, life bursts with miracles--a glass of water,, a ray of sunshine,, a leaf,, a caterpillar,, a flower,, laughter,, raindrops. .. If you live in awareness,, it is easy to see miracles everywhere... Each human being is a multiplicity of miracles... Eyes that see thousands of colors,, shapes,, and forms;, ears that hear a bee flying, or a thunderclap;, a brain that ponders a speck of dust as easily, as the entire cosmos;, a heart that beats in rhythm, with the heartbeat of all beings... When we are tired, and feel discouraged by life's daily struggles,, we may not notice these miracles,, but they are always there. ................... Nhat Hanh

' The Golden Rule '...

The way to happiness is: keep your heart free from hate,, your mind from worry... Live simply,, give much... Fill your life with love... Do as you would be done by.............. Gautama the Buddha...

' Rig Veda '...

Sing the song of celestial love,. O singer!... May the divine fountain of eternal grace and joy, enter your soul... May Brahma, (the Divine One),, Pluck the strings of your inner soul, with His celestial fingers,, And feel His own presence within... Bless us with a divine voice, That we may tune the harp-strings of our life,, To sing songs of Love to you.

' Yajur Veda '...

The one who loves all intensely,, begins perceiving in all living beings, a part of himself... He becomes a lover of all,, a part and parcel of the Universal Joy... He flows with the stream of happiness,, and is enriched by each soul....

' The Entrance to Reality '...

“Only from the heart, can you touch the sky.” .................. Rumi

' The Heart on Fire '...

“O love,, you who are the source of all beauty,, set my heart ablaze.” ................. Rabia al-Adawiyya

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' What Is Mysticism ? '...

Mysticism is: a. An advanced state of inner enlightenment... b. Union with Reality... c. A state of genuinely satisfying success... d. Insight into an entirely new world of living.. e. An intuitive grasp of Truth,, above and beyond intellectual reasoning... f. A personal experience,, in which we are happy and healthy human beings......................... Vernon Howard

' Source Cannot Be Separated '.... ' IT IS All '.....

“The Consciousness of "Oneness",, in other words, if there is One God, there has to be a 'Oneness', of all things, because God, created all things,, there is no 'Separation', and that to separate God in two parts of belief is actually childlike.” ...................... Syed Sharukh

' Our Waking Dream '...

“The breath you claim as yours,, Once stirred the dust of stars... The blood that runs your course,, Flowed through forgotten winds... The soil you walk, remembers you,, Not as an owner, but as its child... You are just the turning page,, Of a universal, waking dream.” .................... Alexis karpouzos, PHILOSOPHY AND LITERATURE: EXPLORING ONTOLOGY, AESTHETICS AND HERMENEUTICS

' The Unlimited Source '...

“You are Unlimited,, you are Limitless,, you are Expanded,, and every Single Thought” ................. Syed Sharukh

' The Wisdom of Gautama the Buddha '...

The root of suffering is attachment... The greatest gift, is to give people your enlightenment,, to share it... It has to be the greatest... Even death, is not to be feared, by one who has lived wisely.

" I Know "...

A mystic doesn’t say “I believe.”.. They say, “I know.”... A true mystic, will ironically speak with that self-confidence, but at the same time, with a kind of humility... So when, you see that combination, of calm self-confidence,, certitude,, and humility, all at the same time, you have the basis for mysticism in general............................ Richard Rohr

' A Being called Human '...

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

' An Ancient Existence '...

There's a resonance inside us,, a sense of who we are... We're a multi-bodied traveler... We're an essence... We're a feeling,, an awareness, that has an ancient existence.. ................... Frederick Lenz

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' The Dhammapada '...

“This world is shrouded in darkness.. Here,, only a few can see their way free.. These few birds escape from the net,, and fly away to the heavens.”.. “The world is in darkness... How few have eyes to see!.. How few, the birds who escape the net, and fly to heaven!” .................(13:8) Dhammapada.......... Gautama the Buddha

' Surrendering the Ego '...

“Mysticism is the art of surrender,, of letting go of the ego, and merging with the divine.” ......... Unknown Author

' The Mystical Experience '...

“The Mystical Experience, is like a fire that consumes the ego,, purifying the soul, and illuminating the path to enlightenment.” .................. Unknown Author

' The Language of the Heart '...

“Mysticism is the language of the heart,, speaking truths, that transcend the limitations of the intellect.”......... Unknown Author

' Dissolving Into Source '...

“In the mystical union of love,, the lover and the beloved, dissolve into each other,, becoming one with the divine.” ............. Rumi

' Beyond the Mind '...

“The Mystical journey,, drives us beyond all fixed boundaries of the mind,, into the realms of the heart.” ............... Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee

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' Stay Within Consciousness '...

The more you struggle to live,, the less you live.. Give up the notion, that you must be sure of what you are doing... Instead, surrender, to what is Real within you,, for that alone is sure....you are above everything distressing. .................... Baruch Spinoza

' Three Things '...

Three things tell a man: his eyes,, his friends, and his favorite quotes.. ................ Immanuel Kant

' The Mind Creates Manifestation '...

Reality is created by the mind,, we can change our reality, by changing our mind. ................... Plato

' Your Own Self-Transformation '...

If you want to awaken all of humanity,, then awaken all of yourself,, if you want to eliminate the suffering, in the world,, then eliminate all, that is negative in yourself... Truly,, the greatest gift, you have to give, is that of your own self-transformation. ...................... Laozi

' The Power of Compassion '...

Buddhas have a strength which is not of this world... Their strength is totally of love... Like a rose flower or a dewdrop.. Their strength is very fragile,, vulnerable... Their strength, is the strength of life not of death.. Their power, is not of that which kills;, their power, is of that which creates... Their power is not of violence, aggression;, their power is that of compassion... .................. Rajneesh

' The Kingdom of Reality is Within You '...

In oneself lies the whole world, and if you know how to look and learn,, the door is there, and the key is in your hand... Nobody on earth, can give you either the key, or the door to open,, except yourself.. ...................... Jiddu Krishnamurti

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' Dissolving into Source '...

“What is religion to the mystic?... The religion of the mystic, is a steady progress towards unity.. How does he make this progress?.. In two ways.. In the first way,, he sees himself in others,, in the good,, in the bad,, in all;, and thus, he expands the horizon of his vision... This study goes on throughout his lifetime,, and as he progresses, he comes closer to the oneness of all things... And the other way of developing, is to become conscious of one’s own self in God,, and of God, in one’s self,, which means deepening, the consciousness of our innermost being... This process takes place in two directions:, outwardly,, by being one, with all we see,, and inwardly,, by being in touch ,with that one Life, which is everlasting,, by dissolving into it,, and by being conscious, of that one Spirit, being the existence,, the only existence.”.... .................. Hazrat Inayat Khan, The Heart of Sufism: Essential Writings of Hazrat Inayat Khan....

' The Child of the Moment '...

“A famous aphorism tells us,, "The Sufi is the child of the moment“ (as-sufi ibn al-waqt)... One of its meanings, is that the true Sufi lives, in the constant awareness, that his self is nothing ,but what he is at the present moment... And since each present moment, is unique,, each moment of the self is unique... In some Sufi texts,, each moment is called a nafas,, a Breath.“ ...The Sufis are then called „ the folk of the breaths“ (ahl al-anfas),, because, they live in full awareness, of the uniqueness of the nafs at each nafas,, each breath,, each instant.. (p. 55-56)” ........................... William C. Chittick, Sufism: A Beginner's Guide

' For Good or Bad '...

Whatever words we utter, should be chosen with care, for people will hear them, and be influenced by them,, for good or ill................ Gautama the Buddha

' All Consciousness '...

All consciousness is consciousness of something.. .................. Edmund Husserl

' Bad Company '...

If you are lonely when you're alone,, you are in bad company. ..................... Jean-Paul Sartre

' The Heart Consciousness is the Path '...

In the small matters trust the mind,, in the large ones the heart. ....................... Sigmund Freud

' The Ego Cannot Enter Perfection '...

Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it. ...................... Salvador Dali

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' The Time of Now '...

The present moment, contains the fullness of space................ Sahil Lavingia

' Never Lost '...

Having no destination,, I am never lost................. Ikkyu

' The Ultimate Disappointment

Enlightenment,, is ego’s Ultimate Disappointment................. Chögyam Trungpa

' The Real Secret of Life '...

This is the real secret of life,, to be completely engaged, with what ,you are doing in the here and now............. Alan Watts

' Beyond the Ego '...

Let go of your mind,, and then, be mindful.............. Rumi

' Awakening '...

Awakening, is not changing who you are,, but discarding who you are not..................... Deepak Chopra

' Path to Calmness '...

You’ll be calm, the day you learn, to sit alone and do nothing................ Maxime Lagacé

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' Present Fresh Wakefulness '...

Present Wakefulness... Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche from his book: Present Fresh Wakefulness: ----------------------------------------------------------------- Basically and fundamentally, our mind is utterly empty, sheer bliss, totally naked. We do not need to make it like this; we do not need to cultivate it by meditating, to create this state by meditating. Give up thinking of anything at all, about the past, the future or the present. Remain thought-free, like an infant. Innate suchness is unobscured the moment you are not caught up in present thinking. That which prevents us from being face to face with the real Buddha, the natural state of mind, is our own thinking. It seems to block the natural state. Rigpa, the Natural State, is not cultivated in meditation. The awakened state is not an object of the intellect. Rigpa is beyond intellect, and concepts. This is the real Buddhadharma, not to do a thing. Not to think of anything Like Saraha said, "Having totally abandoned thinker and what is thought of, remain as a thought-free child." Thinking is delusion. When caught up in thinking we are deluded. To be free of thinking is to be free. That freedom consists, in how to be free from our thinking... As long as the web of thinking has not dissolved,, there will repeatedly be rebirth in and the experiences of the six realms... The method:,, But if you want to be totally free of conceptual thinking, there is only one way:, through training in thought-free wakefulness.. (rigpa).. Strip awareness to its naked state... If you want to attain liberation and omniscient enlightenment,, you need to be free of conceptual thinking... Being free of thought is liberation... This is not some state that is far away from us:, thought-free wakefulness actually exists together with every thought,, inseparable from it... but the thinking obscures or hides this innate actuality... Thought free wakefulness, (the natural state) is immediately present, the very moment the thinking dissolves,, the moment it vanishes,, fades away,, falls apart... Simply suspend your thinking, within the non-clinging state of wakefulness:, that is the correct view.....

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" Know Thyself "...

There is nothing in the world that you cannot know,, when you know yourself... Thinking yourself to be the body,, you know the world as a collection of material things... When you know yourself as a centre of consciousness,, the world appears as the ocean of the mind... When you know yourself as you are in reality,, you know the world as yourself..................... Nisargadatta Maharaj

' The Short Path '...

What is the key to the Short Path?......... It is threefold.. First,, stop searching for the Overself, since it follows you wherever you go.. Second,, believe in its Presence,, with and within you... Third,, keep on trying to understand its truth, until you can abandon further thoughts about it.. You cannot acquire what is already here... So drop the ego's false idea and affirm the real one..................... Paul Brunton

' Source Is Realised '...

God is Realised... "There are three different paths to reach the ideal,, the path of 'I',, the path of 'Thou',, and the path of 'Thou and I'... According to the first,, all that is,, has been,, or ever will be,, is I myself... In other words,, 'I am,, I was, and I shall be,, to all eternity.'.. , According to the second,, 'Thou art,, O Lord,, and all is Thine.'.. And according to the third,, 'Thou art the Lord,, and I am Thy servant, or Thy son.'.. In the perfection of any one of these three,, God is realised."................ Sri Ramakrishna _Teachings of Sri Ramakrishna_ Calcutta: Advaita Ashram, 1997, p. 31

' The Overself '...

The other part of the answer is that the Overself, is always here as man's innermost truest self... It is beginningless and endless in time... Its consciousness does not have to be developed as something new.. But the person's awareness of it, begins in time and has to be developed as a new attainment... The ever-presence of Overself, means that anyone may attain it here and now... There is no inner necessity to travel anywhere or to anyone in space, or to wait years in time for this to happen... Anyone,, for instance,, who attends carefully and earnestly to the present exposition, may perhaps suddenly and easily get the first stage of insight,, the lightning-flash, which affords a glimpse of reality,, at any moment.. By that glimpse, he will have been uplifted, to a new dimension of being.. The difficulty will consist, in retaining the new perception.. For ancient habits of erroneous thinking, will quickly reassert themselves, and overwhelm him enough, to push it into the background.. This is why repeated introspection,, reflective study,, and mystical meditation, are needed to weaken those habits, and generate the inner strength, which can firmly hold the higher outlook, against these aggressive intruders from his own past. ................... Paul Brunton

' Before the World Manifestation '...

Before the world was,, Consciousness was... In Consciousness, it comes into being,, in Consciousness,, it lasts, and into Pure Consciousness it dissolves... At the root of everything,, is the feeling 'I am'... The state of mind: 'there is a world' is secondary,, for to be,, I do not need the world,, the world needs me. ............... Nisargadatta Maharaj

' The Absurdity '...

Man frees himself from the world,, its ills,, its suffering,, its chaos,, simply by seeing the absurdity of it all.... ............. Ramesh S. Balsekar.... "A Net of Jewels" Ramesh S. Balsekar

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' The Basis for Mysticism '...

A mystic doesn’t say, “I believe.”... They say, “I know.”... A true mystic will ironically speak, with that self-confidence, but at the same time, with a kind of humility... So when you see that combination of calm self-confidence,, certitude,, and humility, all at the same time, you have the basis for mysticism in general..................... Richard Rohr

' The Multi-Bodied Traveler '...

There's a resonance inside us,, a sense of who we are... We're a multi-bodied traveler... We're an essence... We're a feeling,, an awareness that has an ancient existence. ..................... Frederick Lenz

' The True Self '...

The spirit is the true self,, not that physical figure, which can be pointed out by your finger. ................... Marcus Tullius Cicero

' What is Mysticism ? '...

For what is Mysticism?.. It is not the attempt to draw near to God,, not by rites or ceremonies,, but by inward disposition?... Is it not merely a hard word for, 'The Kingdom of Heaven is within'?... Heaven is neither a place nor a time. ....................... Florence Nightingale

' The Mystic Emotion '...

The finest emotion of which we are capable,, is the Mystic Emotion. .................. Albert Einstein

' One Love '...

The eye through which I see God, is the same eye, through which God, sees me;,, my eye, and God's eye, are one eye,, one seeing,, one knowing,, One love. .......................... Meister Eckhart

' My Greatest Friend '...

“Plato is my Friend,, Aristotle is my Friend,, but my Greatest Friend,, is Truth.” .................. Isaac Newton

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' Prisioners of Attachments '...

The soul that is attached to anything,, however much good, there may be in it,, will not arrive at the liberty of Divine Union... God refuses no one the gift of divine union;, it is we, who refuse God, by our attachments................... St. John of the Cross (1542–1591)

' Hidden Within Your Soul '...

Be at peace with your own soul,, then heaven and earth ,will be at peace with you... Eagerly enter, into the treasure house, that is within you,, and so, you will see the things, that are in heaven;, for there is but one single entry to them both... The ladder that leads to the Kingdom, is hidden within your soul. ................. Saint Isaac the Syrian

' A Greater Glory '...

As a drop of water poured into wine loses itself,, and takes the color and savor of wine;, or as a bar of iron,, heated red-hot,, becomes like fire itself,, forgetting its own nature;, or as the air,, radiant with sun-beams,, seems not so much to be illuminated as to be light itself;, so in the saints, all human affections melt away ,by some unspeakable transmutation, into the will of God... For how could God, be all in all,, if anything merely human, remained in man?... The substance will endure,, but in another beauty,, a higher power, a greater glory................................. Saint Teresa of Ávila

' The Vision of Consciousness '...

“ You are an aperture, through which the universe, is looking at, and exploring itself. ” ......................... Alan Watts

' Conquering the Ego '...

“ Greater in battle, than the man who would conquer a thousand-thousand men,, is he who would conquer, just one — himself... Better to conquer yourself, than others... When, you've trained yourself,, living in constant self-control,, neither a deva, nor gandhabba, nor a Mara, banded with Brahmas,, could turn that triumph, back into defeat.......................... Gautama the Buddha

' Behind, the Seen World '...

“And the day when the soul realizes itself,, that day, a new life begins, a new birth... It is the self-realized soul, which grows,, which expands.. So long as the soul,has not realized itself,, it does not develop,, it does not grow.. Therefore, it is at the moment when the soul, begins to realize itself, that a man really begins to live, in the world.. But ,it must be understood ,that the magnetism of the self realized soul, is greater than any magnetism, one could ever imagine... It is power,, it is wisdom,, it is peace,, it is intelligence,, it is all... It is this magnetism,that heals,, heals bodies, and heals minds; and it is this magnetism, that raises those fallen into difficulties,, in pain and sorrows.. It is this magnetism ,that brings others out of their confusion,, their darkness... It is, by this magnetism, that the illuminated souls ,spread out their love,, thereby attracting all beings... It is of this magnetism, that Christ said to the fishermen, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” It is with this magnetism that the great ones, such as Buddha,, such as Moses,, Christ,, Muhammad,, came and attracted humanity... And humanity during the ages has not forgotten.. It is their magnetism which, after their having left this earth, has held millions and millions of people in one bond of brotherhood, of sympathy,, of friendship... The immense power, that the soul-magnetism gives, shows that it is divine magnetism... It is a proof, of something behind, the seen world.” ............................. Hazrat Inayat Khan,, The Heart of Sufism: Essential Writings of Hazrat Inayat Khan...

' A Sufi Way to Essential Self '...

“Holistic,, unconditional love,, agape,, is the unity in which duality disappears... It is as if a certain internal boundary has vanished... With agape, what we love is ourselves,, the way a mother loves her child as herself... This is the meaning of loving another as yourself – transcending our phenomenal borders and experiencing ourselves in another and the other in,, not apart from,, us... Eventually,, if love is comprehensive, it unites us with everything, and allows us to know that we are everything... Therefore,, how can we support the illusion of this isolated,, separate self, that is threatened by, and defends itself from everything outside?,,, Love returns us to the unity, that is actually Reality... Reality is not the isolation,. suspicion,. envy., selfishness,. and fear of loss that we have come to accept as normal;..have the same kinds of feelings,, the same wish to be known and respected,, to share ourselves and let down our defenses... We are continually faced with a choice, between personal achievement,, personal security,, and comfort, on the one hand,, and working for the whole, and helping everyone, and everything ,toward perfection on the other... We are faced with a choice, between looking out for ourselves, and contributing wholeheartedly, to a common good.. We are faced with focusing, on self-love or increasing our love, of all Life. (p. 191)” ............................... Kabir Edmund Helminski, Living Presence: A Sufi Way to Mindfulness and the Essential Self...

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' Spreading the Light of Consciousness '...

There are two ways of spreading light:.. to be the candle, or the mirror, that reflects it. ....................... Edith Wharton

' It Will Be Enough '...

If the only prayer you ever say, in your entire life, is thank you,, it will be enough. ................. Meister Eckhart

' Mind Creating Manifestation '...

Send out love and harmony,, put your mind and body in a peaceful place,, and then allow the universe, to work in the perfect way, that It knows how. ................... Wayne Dyer

' The Seed of Consciousness '...

Whatever we do. lays a seed in our deepest Consciousness,. and one day. that seed will Grow. ................. Sakyong Mipham

' Your Guardian Angels '...

Make friends with the angels,, who though invisible, are always with you... Often invoke them,, constantly praise them,, and make good use, of their help and assistance, in all your temporal, and spiritual affairs. .................. Saint Francis de Sales

' Open Your Heart '...

Forget about enlightenment.. Sit down wherever you are and listen to the wind that is singing in your veins.. Feel the love,, the longing, and the fear, in your bones... Open your heart to who you are,, right now,, not who you would like to be.. Not the saint, you're striving to become... But the being, right here, before you, inside you, around you... All of you is holy... You're already, more and less, than whatever you can know... Breathe out,, look in,, let go..... ....................... John Welwood

' The Light Within '...

Light must come from inside.. You cannot ask the darkness to leave;, you must turn on the Light. .................. Sogyal Rinpoche

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' What Is Here Before the Beginning? '...

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' Focused On Time '...

The more you are focused on time — past and future — the more you miss the Now,, the most precious thing there is................ Eckhart Tolle

' The Meaning of Life '...

Only he who accepts, that the essence or meaning of his life, is not material, but spiritual, can be free.............. Leo Tolstoy

' Quiet the Mind '...

Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak............... Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati

' Asleep Within the Dream '...

To be in time, is to be asleep:,, to be awake, is to be in eternity................... Osho

' The Great Doubt '...

The greater the doubt,, the greater the awakening................... Albert Einstein

' Knowing Without Thinking '...

Meditation, is the dissolution of thoughts, in eternal awareness or pure consciousness, without objectification,, knowing without thinking,, merging finitude in infinity....................... Voltaire

' The Way '...

The Way, is not in the sky;, the Way, is in the heart................. Gautama the Buddha

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' Concentrate Upon Source Consciousness '...

“Let Source be your Resource”.. ................. Syed Sharukh

' You Are Love '...

“You Can't be IN or OUT of love,, You are LOVE!.” ................. Syed Sharukh

' You Are Free '...

No drives,, no compulsions,, no needs,, no attractions;, when your affairs are under control,, you are Free.................. Zhuangzi

' Tranquility '...

The more tranquil a man becomes,, the greater is his success,, his influence,, his power for good.................. James Allen

' The Untroubled Retreat '...

Nowhere, can man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat,, than in his own soul.................... Marcus Aurelius

' The Mastering of Meditation '...

When Meditation is Mastered,, the mind is unwavering ,like the flame of a candle, in a windless place................ Bhagavad Gita

' Meditation '...

Meditation is not evasion;, It is a serene encounter with Reality................... Thich Nhat Hanh

' The Personal Life '...

The Personal Life,, deeply lived, always expands into Truths beyond itself................. Anais Nin

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' The Highest Self '...

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)

' Bulleh,, I Know Not Who I Am '...

“Not a believer in the mosque am I,, Nor a disbeliever with his rites am I.. I am not the pure amongst the impure,, I am neither Moses nor Pharaoh.... Bulleh,, I know not who I am... --------------------------- Not in the holy books am I,, Nor do I dwell in bhang or wine,, Nor do I live in a drunken haze,, Nor in sleep or waking known... Bulleh,, I know not who I am... ---------------------------- Not in happiness or in sorrow am I found.. I am neither pure nor mired in filthy ground.. Not of water nor of land,, Nor am I in air or fire to be found... Bulleh,, I know not who I am... ----------------------------- Not an Arab nor Lahori,, Not a Hindi or Nagouri,, Nor a Muslim or Peshawari,, Not a Buddhist or a Christian... Bulleh,, I know not who I am.. ------------------------------ Secrets of religion have I not unravelled,, I am not of Eve and Adam.. Neither still nor moving on,. I have not chosen my own name!... Bulleh,, I know not who I am.... --------------------------- From first to last,, I searched myself.. None other did I succeed in knowing.. Not some great thinker am I.. Who is standing in my shoes,, alone?.... --------------------------- Bulleh,, I know not who I am.” ........................ Bulleh Shah

' The Prison of Fear '...

The only real prison is fear,, and the only real freedom,, is freedom from fear............... Aung San Suu Kyi

' The Undisciplined Mind '...

There is nothing so disobedient, as an undisciplined mind,, and there is nothing so obedient,, as a disciplined mind..............Gautama the Buddha ...

' The Mental Pain of Worry '...

“We have a saying in Tibet:. If a problem can be solved,, there is no use worrying about it... If it can’t be solved,, worrying will do no good.” ................. Heinrich Harrer

' Practice the Pause '...

“Practice the pause.. When in doubt,, pause... When angry,, pause... When tired,, pause... When stressed,, pause... And when you pause,, pray.” ................Toby Mac

' Created for Knowledge '...

“Yes,, you must live life beautifully, and not allow the spirit of the world, that makes gods out of power,, riches,, and pleasure,, make you to forget,, that you have been created for greater things.” ................. Mother Teresa

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' Starting Curiousity '...

“I cannot teach anybody anything.. I can only make them think”.. ............. Socrates

' Your Greatest Treasures '...

“Simplicity,, patience,, compassion.. These three, are your greatest treasures... Simple in actions and thoughts,, you return to the source of being... Patient with both friends, and enemies, you accord with the way things are.. Compassionate toward yourself,, you reconcile all beings in the world.” ................ Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

' A Human Being '...

“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

' A Higher Point of View '...

“What does it mean to become spiritual,, or godly?.. It means, to have a higher view of life,, to look at life from a higher point of view.. It is the high point of view, in life which ennobles the soul;, it is by a broad outlook on life, that spiritual aristocracy is realized.” ................. Hazrat Inayat Khan,, The Heart of Sufism: Essential Writings of Hazrat Inayat Khan...

' The Pain of Loneliness '...

Loneliness,, is the worst pain in this world.. It constantly eats away the person's heart,, and can cause the person to hate,, to feel enraged... It is like a wound of the heart;, the type of wounds that cannot go away with a kiss or a hug... The only thing that can make this great pain go away, is love and compassion,, another human heart, to pull them out of this hell. ....................... Princess Diana

' Levels of Happiness '...

Judge nothing,, you will be happy.. Forgive everything,, you will be happier.. Love everything,, you will be happiest. .................... Sri Chinmoy

' A Spiritual High '...

If you are able to stop feeling sorry for yourself,, and to contribute to the betterment of this world, and of those around us,, you will experience a high,, that is beyond my ability to express. ....................... Frederick Lenz

' The Danger of Outgrowing Everyone Around You – Alan Watts '...

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' The Needs of Science '...

“If there is any religion, that could respond to the needs of modern science,, it would be Buddhism.” ----------------- Albert Einstein

' Letting Go '...

“Letting go, gives us freedom,, and freedom,is the only condition for happiness... If,, in our heart,, we still cling to anything - anger,, anxiety,, or possessions, -- we cannot be free.”............ --------------- Thich Nhat Hanh, The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation

' The Duality Dream '...

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

' Supreme Eternal Self '...

A particle of Its bliss, supplies the bliss of the whole universe... Everything becomes enlightened in Its light... All else appears worthless, after a sight of that essence... I am indeed of this Supreme Eternal Self.... ------------------- Vijnanananka

' The Ego Drowns '...

“Khusrau darya prem ka, ulti wa ki dhaar, Jo utra so doob gaya, jo dooba so paar.'''''''''''''''''' English Translation............. Oh Khusrau,, the river of love Runs in strange directions... One who jumps into it drowns,, And one who drowns,, gets across.”............ ― Amir Khusrau, The Writings of Amir Khusrau: 700 Years After the Prophet: A 13th-14th Century Legend of Indian-Sub-Continent

' Love Without Reward '...

Faith is not a question of the existence or non-existence of God... It is believing, that love without reward,, is valuable. ...................... Emmanuel Levinas

' Spiritual Immune Systems '...

A 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

' Discovering Fire for the Second Time '...

Someday,, after mastering the winds,, the waves,, the tides, and gravity,, we shall harness for God,, the energies of love,, and then,, for a second time in the history of the world,, man will have discovered fire.... ------------------ Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

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' I Am That I Am '...

The 'I' casts off the illusion of 'I',, yet remains as 'I.'.. Such is the paradox of Self-realization.. The Realized, do not see any contradiction in it ................... from The teachings of Ramana Maharshi

' I and My Father Are One '...

Why did Jesus say,, "I and my Father are one," but yet a little later add,, "The Father is greater than I"?,, The answer is that Jesus the man, had attained complete harmony, with his higher Self, and felt himself one with it,, but the universal Christ-principle will always be greater, than the man himself;, the Overself will always transcend the person.................. Paul Brunton

' See Your Own Reflection '...

When the mind goes out looking for the reality of Consciousness,, all that it will ever find is just more mind... Instead,, turn around and see whose mind, is doing all this so-called looking.. Who you really are, has absolutely no polarity.. Since Consciousness stands in opposition to nothing,, it creates no real opposite.. Who you think you are,, however,, does appear to have an opposite.. The Game begins anew, whenever you start pretending again, that you don't recognize your own reflection.. .............. Chuck Hillig

' Two Selves '...

You have two selves,, the False Self that you believe that you are, and the Real Self that you are.. The False Self, is the illusion of separation from each other and from the total Energy,, that we call God.. the realization that you are not the negative false self and the realization that you are part of the energy of God,, is the goal of Mystics... this realization is found through meditation.. when you have sacrificed the false ego completely, ,which means, that you have surrendered the illusion,, then you find yourself in the Mystical Union with God... which is finding yourself with yourself... I have found this energy called Divine Source to be a force of Complete Love and Unselfishness..............namaste, thomas

' Welcoming Confusion '...

.."in Zen practice,, we don't ignore confusion when it appears;, we actually welcome it.. When confusion arises in our practice,, it means that we have discovered something new.. The feeling of confusion is an indication, that we are trying to understand something... So welcoming confusion, is actually an expression of wisdom." .............. Les Kaye

' The Second Birth '...

Those who believe in the Short Path of sudden attainment,, such as the sectarian following of Ramana Maharshi and the koan-puzzled intellectuals of Zen Buddhism,, confuse the first flash of insight which unsettles everything so gloriously with the last flash which settles everything even more gloriously... The disciple who wants something for nothing,, who hopes to get to the goal, without being kept busy with arduous travels to the very end,, will not get it... He has to move from one point of view to a higher,, from many a struggle with weaknesses to their mastery... Then only,, when he has done by himself what he should do,, may he cease his efforts,, be still,, and await the influx of Grace... Then comes light and the second birth. ........................ — Notebooks Category 23: Advanced Contemplation > Chapter 2: Pitfalls and Limitations > # 65...Paul Brunton

' Why Does Evil Exist ? '...

The Darkness of Separation,, From the Source of Light,, Love,, and Consciousness,, is caused by the Egoic Mirror, needed for Investigation into Reality Consciousness........................ thomas

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' Self Controling the Mind(ego) ...

To enjoy good health,, to bring true happiness to one’s family,, to bring peace to all,, one must first discipline and control, one’s own mind... If a man can control his mind, he can find the way to Enlightenment,, and all wisdom and virtue,, will naturally come to him.................. Gautama the Buddha

' The Ego Destroys '...

It is a man’s own mind,, not his enemy or foe,, that lures him to evil ways............... Gautama the Buddha

' The Isa-Upanishad '...

All this,, whatsoever exists in the universe,, should be covered by the Lord... Having renounced (the unreal),, enjoy (the Real)... Do not covet the wealth of any man.. .................................. We cover all things with the Lord, by perceiving the Divine Presence everywhere... When the consciousness is firmly fixed in God,, the conception of diversity naturally drops away;, because the One Cosmic Existence, shines through all things.. As we gain the light of wisdom,, we cease to cling to the unrealities, of this world, and we find all our joy, in the realm of Reality... .................................. The word "enjoy",, is also interpreted by the great commentator Sankaracharya, as "protect,",, because knowledge of our true Self, is the greatest protector and sustainer... If we do not have this knowledge,, we cannot be happy;, because nothing on this external plane of phenomena, is permanent or dependable... He who is rich in the knowledge of the Self,, does not covet external power or possession................................... The Upanishads Translated and Commentated by, Swami Paramananda... From the Original Sanskrit Text,, This volume is reverently dedicated to all seekers of truth and lovers of wisdom................

' Denying Reality '...

“How hurtful,, it can be, to deny one's True Self, and live a life of lies,, just to appease others.” --------------------- June Ahern

' A Profound Source of Spirituality '...

“Science is not only compatible with spirituality;, it is a profound source of spirituality.” ------------------- Carl Sagan,, The Demon-Haunted World:,, Science as a Candle in the Dark...

' Do Your Best '...

“1. Be Impeccable With Your Word.... Speak with integrity.. Say only what you mean.. Avoid using the word, to speak against yourself or to gossip about others.. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love... ------------------------------------------------ 2. Don't Take Anything Personally.... Nothing others do is because of you.. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality,, their own dream.. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others,, you won't be the victim of needless suffering... ------------------------------------------------ 3. Don't Make Assumptions.... Find the courage to ask questions, and to express what you really want.. Communicate with others, as clearly as you can, to avoid misunderstandings,, sadness and drama... With just this one agreement,, you can completely transform your life.... ------------------------------------------------ 4. Always Do Your Best.... Your best is going to change from moment to moment;, it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick.. Under any circumstance,, simply do your best,, and you will avoid self-judgment,, self-abuse and regret.” ........................ Don Miguel Ruiz

' Less Hate '...

“More smiling,, less worrying... More compassion,, less judgment... More blessed,, less stressed... More love,, less hate.” ................... Roy T. Bennett, 'The Light in the Heart'...

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' Worthy of Compassion '...

No one is more worthy of your kindness and compassion, than you are. .................. Nhat Hanh

' Forgive the Past '...

We each need to make peace with our own memories... We have all done things that make us flinch. ................... Surya Das

' The Path to Happiness '...

The way to happiness is:.. keep your heart free from hate,, your mind from worry.. Live simply,, give much.. Fill your life with love.. Do as you would be done by............... Gautama the Buddha

' To Enter Love '...

“You have no choice.. You must leave your ego on the doorstep,, before you enter love.” ........... Kamand Kojouri

' Light Upon Light '...

“And when your soul,, the flame,, the spark,, meets with the divine fuel that is so pure and so strong,, it results in immense enlightenment:. the enlightenment of God... Light upon light,, Noorun Alaa Noor.”.. ............. Zain Hashmi,, A Blessed Olive Tree: A Spiritual Journey in Twenty Short Stories

' Supreme Light and Joy '...

O seeker,, know the true nature of your soul,, and identify yourself with it completely... O Lord,, (may we attain) the everlasting consciousness of Supreme Light and Joy... May we resolve to dedicate our life to the service of humankind,, and uplift them to Divinity. ............. (Yajur Veda)

' The Womb of Brahma '...

Meditating on the lotus of your heart,, in the center is the untainted;, the exquisitely pure,, clear,, and sorrowless;, the inconceivable; the unmanifest,, of infinite form;, blissful,, tranquil,, immortal;, the womb of Brahma. .............(Kaivalyopanishad)

' True Light '...

The human body is the temple of God.. One who kindles the light of awareness within gets true light.. The sacred flame of your inner shrine is constantly bright.. The experience of unity is the fulfillment of human endeavors.. The mysteries of life are revealed.. .............(Rig Veda)

' The Inmost Self '...

Of everything He is the inmost Self... He is the truth;, He is the Self supreme....... – Chandogya Upanishad

' No Fear '...

There is no fear for one,, whose mind is not filled with desires............ Gautama the Buddha

' The Nature of Self '...

“The more we are illuminated,, the more we want others to experience that also... We can't help but be generous and giving,, because self and other is one,, and the nature of self and the nature of other is one;, it is true nature giving itself to itself... ................. A.H. Almaas, The Alchemy of Freedom: The Philosophers' Stone and the Secrets of Existence ...

' The Song of the Sufis' ...

“ The song of the Sufis, once it starts, never ends '... There is a traditional saying, that you should never waste your time, trying to find real Sufis, because they are the ones,, who will find you... And this turned out to be perfectly true.” ............ Peter Kingsley, A Book of Life

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' Primany Reality '...

If you get the inside right,, the outside, will fall into place... Primary Reality is within; secondary reality without................. Eckhart Tolle (The Power of Now)...

' Your Consciousness '...

Your Consciousness, is actually experiencing your mental model of Reality,, not Reality itself.............. Michael A. Singer (The Untethered Soul)

' Change Your Mind '...

Reality is created by the mind,, we can change our reality, by changing our mind............... Plato

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' The Ego Surrenders '...

“When you let go, of what you are, you become, what you might be.” ............... James Allen

' Your Power '...

“Everything is within your power,, and your power is within you.” .............. Joyce Meyer

' You Already Are,, Source Consciousness '...

“The universe is not outside of you.. Look inside yourself;, everything that you want,, you already are.” ............... Rumi

' Purpose of Life '...

“The purpose of our lives, is to be happy.” .............. Dalai Lama

' Thoughts Create '...

“The mind is everything... What you think,, you become.”............ Gautama the Buddha

' Love Creates '...

“The only way to do great work,, is to love what you do.” .............. Steve Jobs

' Source Consciousness '...

“What lies behind us,, and what lies before us,, are tiny matters,, compared to what lies within us.” .............. Ralph Waldo Emerson

' The Last Glass '...

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' The Noble Mind '...

. “Whatever is true,, whatever is noble,, whatever is right,, whatever is pure,, whatever is lovely,, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things.” .................. Philippians 4:8

' The Beauty of Eternity '...

“Beauty is eternity, gazing at itself in a mirror... But you are eternity,, and you are the mirror.” .................Kahlil Gibran

' The Pain Within Anger '...

“We are not punished for our anger;, we are punished by our anger.” ................ Eknath Easwaran

' Hate Multiplies '...

“Returning hate for hate, multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness, to a night already devoid of stars... Darkness cannot drive out darkness;, only light, can do that... Hate, cannot drive out hate,, only love can do that.”...................Martin Luther King Jr.

' Happiness is Spiritual '...

“Happiness is Spiritual,, born of truth and love... It is unselfish;, therefore,, it cannot exist alone, but requires all mankind to share it.” ................ Mary Baker Eddy

' Finding Peace '...

“Peace is the result of retraining your mind, to process life as it is,, rather than, as you think it should be.” .............Wayne Dyer

' The Secret of Manifestation '...

Nothing is,, unless our thinking, makes it so................. William Shakespeare

' Concentrate on Awareness '...

You must live in the present,, launch yourself on every wave,, find your eternity in each moment... Fools stand on their island of opportunities, and look toward another land... There is no other land;, there is no other life,, but this........... Henry David Thoreau

' The Essence of Source '...

He who is filled with love,, is filled with God himself........ Saint Augustine of Hippo

' The Primary Focus of Your Life '...

Realize deeply, that the present moment is all you have... Make the now, the primary focus of your life.......... Eckhart Tolle

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' The Spiritual Life ' ...

The spiritual life,, does not remove us, from the world ,but leads us deeper, into it.............. Henri J.M. Nouwen

' Any Second '...

At any moment,, you have a choice,, that either leads you closer to your spirit, or further away from it.............. Thich Nhat Hanh

' The Mystery of Existence '...

The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious,,, the fundamental emotion, which stands at the cradle of true art and true science.................. Albert Einstein

' The Greatest Sin Is Ignorance '...

Do not call yourself a sinner any more.. Sin belongs to the past;, it is no longer yours.. God is yours!,, Christ,, Krishna, and the great Masters, are yours!... Hold that truth in your bosom,, in every thought you have,, and one day you will find, that you have only dreamed you were a man,, and you woke and found you are a god,, an eternal reflection of the Infinite Spirit!... The greatest sin is ignorance of our oneness with God.... ----------------- Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda ..... Solving the Mystery of Life Follow the Path of the Great Ones!, page 384-385

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' Love For Source Consciousness '...

Religion is meant to teach us true spiritual human character... It is meant for self-transformation... It is meant to transform anxiety, into peace,, arrogance into humility,, envy into compassion,, to awaken the pure soul in man, and his love for the Source,,, which is God................ Radhanath Swami

' The Essential Lesson '...

The essential lesson, I've learned in life, is to just be yourself.. Treasure, the magnificent being, that you are, and recognize first and foremost,, you're not here as a human being only... You're a spiritual being,, having a human experience............ Wayne Dyer

' Spirituality Is Not A Test '...

Spirituality is not a formula;, it is not a test... It is a relationship... Spirituality, is not about competency;, it is about intimacy... Spirituality, is not about perfection;. it is about connection.. The way of the spiritual life, begins where we are now, in the mess of our lives................ Mike Yaconelli

' Joy Is Required '...

Man cannot live without joy;,, therefore, when he is deprived of true spiritual joys,, it is necessary that he become addicted to carnal pleasures.............. Saint Thomas Aquinas

' The Spiritual Manifestation '...

It is the unseen, and the spiritual in people,, that determines the outward, and the actual.......... Oswald Chambers

' Looking Inside '...

You have to grow from the inside out.. None can teach you,, none can make you spiritual... There is no other teacher, but your own soul............ Swami Vivekananda,

' Gratitude for Awareness '...

It is through gratitude, for the present moment,, that the spiritual dimension of life opens up.......... Eckhart Tolle

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' The Three Desires of Ego '....

The Three Desires of the False Self (ego).... Power , Wealth, and Fame... the eternal state of the pain of reincarnation......... thomas

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' Awakening into Reality '...

“Your greatest awakening comes,, when you are Aware, about your Infinite Nature.” ------------ Amit Ray, Meditation: Insights and Inspirations

' 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, at the center of the universe,, dwells the Great Spirit,, and that its center is really everywhere,, it is within each of us.”.. ------------ Black Elk

' The Silence of the Heart '...

“The resting place of the mind is the heart.. The only thing, the mind hears all day, is clanging bells, and noise and argument,, and all it wants is quietude... The only place the mind will ever find peace, is inside the silence of the heart.. That's where you need to go.”... --------------- Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love

' Perfect Zen Masters '...

“I have lived with several Zen masters -- all of them cats.”... ---------------- Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

' Positive Vibration '...

“It does not matter how long you are spending on the earth,, how much money you have gathered, or how much attention you have received.. It is the amount of positive vibration, you have radiated in life that matters,”... ---------------- Amit Ray, Meditation: Insights and Inspirations

' Collect the Wisdom '...

“Make your own Bible... Select and collect all the words and sentences, that, in all your readings, have been to you like the blast of a trumpet.”... ------------- Ralph Waldo Emerson

' Entering Divine Reality '...

“Knock,, And He'll open the door... Vanish,, And He'll make you shine, like the sun.. Fall,, And He'll raise you to the heavens... Become nothing,,, And He'll turn you, into Everything.” --------- Jalal Ad-Din Rumi

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' One In All '...

Lord of the All,, Grant me the vision, to see myself and my enemy as one.. Myself, in my enemy,, my enemy in myself.. One in being,, knowledge,, and life.. For the One, is in us all,, the very monad of our being .. The flowering flame, that kindles us,, the life and knowing and being,, And makes us turn our faces, ever back to that sun, that shines in us, the light of the Good,, Sets our path back, ever back ever sourceward .. Enemy now self, and self now enemy.. Not twain ever asunder,, but one in all.. For we have but to remember, We are all One............. Walt Whitman

' Where Is God ? '...

"God, is in all people,, but all people, are not in God,, and that is the reason, why they suffer."---------------- Sri Ramakrishna ----- The Teachings of Sri Ramakrishna_, 416 Calcutta: Advaita Ashrama, 1934, p. 157

' Seek the Water '...

Know that the outward form passes away,, but the world of reality remains forever.. How long will you play at loving the shape of the jug?,, Leave the jug;, go, seek the water! ------------ Rumi ` ` ` ` Version by Camille and Kabir Helminski "Rumi: Daylight" Threshold Books, 1994

' Fear of Egolessness '...

Most souls fear the Nothingness that egolessness presents.. They have lived with the self called ego, throughout their entire life, and fear losing this life that they believe is them.. But to Really Know what the ego is,, is to go beyond science and religion.. they can only point the way to Knowledge.. You are the only One that can crash through the wall of illusion.. This beginning of Reality will show You, all about the ego,, by showing You, that You exist without ego.. Jesus walked the earth without ego, and therefore became the Christ.. You must also become a Christ, and walk this earth in Peace and Love,, only then will You Know what egoless Self Is...............namaste, thomas

' Taoism '...

In Taoism,, Tao both precedes and encompasses the universe.. As with other nondualistic philosophies,, all the observable objects in the world - referred to in the Tao Te Ching as 'the named' or 'the ten thousand things' - are considered to be manifestations of Tao,, and can only operate within the boundaries of Tao.. Tao is,, by contrast,, often referred to as 'the nameless', because, neither it nor its principles can ever be adequately expressed in words.. It is conceived, for example,, with neither shape nor form,, as simultaneously perfectly still, and constantly moving,, as both larger than the largest thing, and smaller than the smallest,, because the words that describe shape,, movement,, size,, or other qualities, always create dichotomies,, and Tao is always a unity... ----------------------------------------- While the Tao cannot be expressed,, Taoism holds that it can be known,, and its principles can be followed... Much of Taoist writing focusses on the value of following the Tao - called Te (virtue) - and of the ultimate uselessness of trying to understand or control Tao outright... This is often expressed through yin and yang arguments,, where every action creates a counter-action as a natural,, unavoidable movement within manifestations of the Tao... ----------------------------------------- TaijituTao is often compared to water: clear,, colorless,, unremarkable,, yet all beings depend on it for life,, and even the hardest stone, cannot stand in its way forever................from Wikipedia

' The Root of Delusion '...

"The Root of Delusion,, comes from the mind, And he who knows the inwardness of the mind, Sees that the clear light within, neither comes nor goes... And when the mind that is deceived, by the appearance of outward things, Has discerned the nature of appearance,, It knows that there is no distinction, between appearance and the void... Again, when the mind discerns the nature of meditation,, It also discerns what is not meditation,, And that, there is no distinction between the two.. For distinctive thought is the root of delusion, And such thought has never been of the ultimate truth.".. ----------- Milarepa---- from Nonduality Highlights

' The Eternal Soul '...

"As the eternal soul seeks evolution and experience,, it encounters and inhabits the linear physical body... As in all partnerships, there is a a give and take between the energy... The spiritual side often labeled as the soul, has an agenda to perceive life lessons,, pursue them, and to make great strides to resolve them... The physical form, with ideas of its own,, perceives the soul, but then becomes very attached to the "me" of the moment... Forgetting other lives in the identification of the self, as it dwells in the current physical form.. It depends upon the evolution of the soul. how much the ego plays into the plan of enrichment,, the soul has planned... It is extremely difficult to separate, the identification of the self, when the soul is new to the idea of incarnation, and the opportunity it offers... Younger souls often completely embrace the current life, as the one and only opportunity... In doing so, there can be a complete abandonment of eternal sight, or a concentrated one that clings to the idea of salvation, from one experience.. The idea of self, within physical form, is indeed a three dimensional process... The size of an ego may vary, but ultimately, it is merely a singular reflection of your soul, and the entity you came from.. The ego being finite, becomes fearful without the soul's infinite perspective... Religion plays upon this perspective, so that the ego may follow a path of comfortable salvation,, which indeed appeals to the eternal soul... --------------- VERONICA

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' The Great Purpose '...

When you are inspired by some great purpose,, some extraordinary project,, all your thoughts break their bonds;, your mind transcends limitations;, your conscious expands in every direction;, and you find yourself in a great,, new and wonderful world. ---------------- Patanjali

' Ayurveda, the Sacred Science '...

Life (ayu), is the combination (samyoga) of body,, senses,, mind, and reincarnating soul... Ayurveda, is the most sacred science of life,, beneficial to humans, both in this world, and the world beyond. ------------------- Charaka

' Living in Awareness '...

An equation means nothing to me,, unless it expresses a thought of God. ----------------- Srinivasa Ramanujan (mathematician)

' Living in Truth '...

If we are true to ourselves,, we can not be false to anyone... ................... William Shakespeare

' Being Real Self '...

It's a hell of a responsibility to be yourself.. It's much easier, to be somebody else, or nobody at all. ------------------ Sylvia Plath

' The Value of Time '...

Time is the coin of your life.. It is the only coin you have,, and only you, can determine how it will be spent... Be careful, lest you let other people,, spend it for you. ---------------- Carl Sandburg

' Perfect Love '...

Perfect love, means putting up with other peoples shortcomings,, feeling no surprise at their weaknesses,, finding encouragement, even in the slightest evidence of good qualities in them... ------------- Saint Therese of Lisieux

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' Finding Happiness '...

The process of finding happiness, within one's own Self, may be difficult and slow,, but it cannot be found anywhere else. ------------------- Swami Parthasarathy

' The Essence of Vedanta '...

The Essence of Vedanta, is that there is but one Being, and that every soul, is that Being in full,, not a part of that Being... ------------- Swami Vivekananda

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I'll give you the whole secret to short story writing... Here it is.. Rule 1: Write stories that please yourself... There is no Rule 2. ---------------------- O. Henry

' I Will '...

I am only one,, but I am one... I cannot do everything,, but I can do something... And I will not let, what I cannot do, interfere with what I can do... And by the grace of God,, I will. ------------------ Edward Everett Hale

' Two Methods of Thinking '...

Every tomorrow has two handles... We can take hold of it, with the handle of anxiety, or the handle of faith... -------------- Henry Ward Beecher

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' Live in Now '...

Never worry about anything.. Live in the present.. Live now.. Be happy... ----------------- Marsilio Ficino

' The Oneness of Divinity '...

Divinity, is in all things, in such a way, that All things are in Divinity... ---------------- Nicholas of Cusa

' The Key to Wisdom '...

The key to wisdom is this - constant and frequent questioning,, for by doubting, we are led to question, and by questioning, we arrive at the Truth... --------------- Peter Abelard

' We Possess Source '...

It is by the path of love,, which is charity,, that God draws near to man,, and man to God... But where charity is not found,, God cannot dwell... If, then, we possess charity,, we possess God,, for "God is Charity" (1John 4:8) ................ Albertus Magnus

' You Are the Frequency of Light Consciousness '..

I wish, I could show you...the Astonishing Light of your own Being. ---------------- Hafez

' Let Love Lead '...

Let love lead your soul... Make it a place to retire to,, a kind of monastery cave,, a retreat for the deepest core of your being. ................ Farid al-Din Attar

' Always Remember '...

Always Remember you are braver than you believe,, stronger than you seem,, smarter than you think, and twice as beautiful as you'd ever imagined... Yesterday, I was clever, so I wanted to change the world.. Today I am wise,, so I am changing myself... ------------------ Rumi .

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' The Cleansing Process '...

Man learns through experience,, and the spiritual path is full of different kinds of experiences... He will encounter, many difficulties and obstacles,, and they are the very experiences, he needs to encourage, and complete the cleansing process... ---------------------- Sai Baba

' Attain the Supreme '...

Do not be proud of wealth,, people,, relations, and friends,, or youth... All these, are snatched by time, in the blink of an eye.. Giving up this illusory world,, know and attain the Supreme... ---------------------- Adi Shankara

' Your Eternal 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

' Suffering Within Unhappiness '...

Why are you unhappy?... Because 99.9 percent,, Of everything you think,, And of everything you do,, Is for yourself - And there isn’t one. --------------- Wei Wu Wei

' Seeking Happiness '...

The happiness you are seeking, is not to be found in the flow of life,, but in your attitude,, toward whatever life brings. -------------------- Ramesh S Balsekar

' That Is Enough '...

Know yourself, to be the changeless witness, of the changeful mind... That is Enough... --------------- Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

' What is Sacred ? '...

We use this word constantly,, but,, what does it mean?... Sacred is something that is Holy.. What is Holy?.. Holy means Love.. What is Love?,, Love is Non-ego.. Love is non-separation.. Love is caring about others, more that you care about your self.. What does non-ego have to do with Sacred?.. Sacred is Divine Consciousness.. Sacred is Us.. Sacred is Reality.. Sacred is All... There is Nothing that is not Sacred... The Belief in the ego,, is preventing us from Knowing that We are Sacred.. Become Sacred.. Become Real.. Become Your Self.........namaste, thomas

' The Hatred of Truth '...

The further a society drifts from Truth,, the more it will Hate, those who speak it. ----------------- George Orwell

' The Perfect Woman '...

The perfect woman,, you see [is] a working-woman;, not an idler;, not a fine lady;, but one who [uses] her hands, and her head, and her heart, for the good of others. ------------------ Thomas Hardy

' Six Honest Men '...

I keep six honest serving men (they taught me all I knew);,, Theirs names are, What, and Why, and When, And How, And Where, and Who.... ---------------------- Rudyard Kipling

' The Calming Knowledge '...

Let me not follow, in the clamor of the world,, but walk calmly in my path. .... ------------ Max Ehrmann

' The Pains of Fear '...

Anything that really frightens you, may contain a clue to enlightenment.. It may indicate to you, how deeply you are attached to structure,, whether mental,, physical,, or social... Attachment and Resistance are appearances with the same root:,, when you resist by pulling away your awareness,, the emotion is one of fear,, and the contraction is experienced as a pull like magnetism or gravity;, that is, attachment. That is why we often fear to open our minds to more exalted spiritual beings... We think fear is a signal to withdraw, when in fact it is a sign, we are already withdrawing too much. ------------------ Thaddeus Golas

' The Power of Silence '...

Silence the angry man with love.. Silence the ill-natured man with kindness.. Silence the miser with generosity.. Silence the liar with truth..................... Gautama the Buddha

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' Finding Truth '...

For the Religious, the Holy is Truth,, for the Philosophic,, the Truth is Holy... ------------------ Ludwig Feuerbach

' Science and Wisdom '...

Science is organized knowledge.. Wisdom, is organized life. ------------- Immanuel Kant

' To Be or not To Be '...

To Be,, is to be perceived (Esse est percipi)..." Or,, "If a tree falls in the forest, and no one is there to hear it,, does it make a sound?..... -------------------- George Berkeley

' Our Main Power '...

The only thing, we have power over in the universe,, is our own thoughts. ---------------- Rene Descartes

' The Laws of Nature '...

The laws of nature,, are written by the hand of God,, in the language of mathematics. .................... Galileo Galilei

' All Is One '...

Whatever you do in life,, if you want to be creative and intelligent,, and develop your brain,, you must do everything with the awareness that everything,, in some way,, connects to everything else... -------------------- Leonardo da Vinci

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' OM '...

The sound of Brahman is OM... At the end of OM there is silence... It is a silence of joy... It is the end of the journey where fear and sorrow are no more:, steady,. motionless,, never-falling,, ever-lasting,, immortal... It is called the omnipresent Vishnu... In order to reach the Highest,, consider in adoration the sound and silence of Brahman.. For it has been said: God is sound and silence... His name is OM... Attain, therefore contemplation-- contemplation in silence on him."... -----------------from The Upanishads

' 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... 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 www.mysticalprinciples.com

' A New Earth '...

When you think,, feel,, perceive,, and experience consciousness, is born into form... It is reincarnating—into a thought,, a feeling,, a sense perception,, an experience... The cycle of rebirths that Buddhists hope to get out of eventually, is happening continuously,, and it is only at this moment—through the power of Now—that you can get out of it... Through complete acceptance of the form of the Now,, you become internally aligned with space,, which is the essence of Now... Through acceptance,, you become spacious inside.. Aligned with space, instead of form: That brings true perspective and balance into your life................ Eckhart Tolle... ' A New Earth'

' Negativity '...

The negative is not of God's creation,, It is the creation of the "False Ego",, this is the power of "Free Will", that we have been given.. negativity is Selfishness,, The "Power of One"(God) is Complete Unselfishness,, otherwise known as "Love"...... Reality has always existed,, but we have chosen to ignore Reality, and create our own experience, due to the false ego... This is the Fall of Souls that you have read about... The entry into reality, is gained when we have defeated the false ego,, which is the illusion of duality... you can sit and do nothing, because you believe that their is nothing to do except know Reality.. If this works for you,, then continue,, but for the mass of humanity,, work is required to "Wake Up" and begin to abolish the illusions that keep us in darkness,, pain,, and duality..................namaste, thomas

' Freedom and Happiness '...

As long as you derive inner help and comfort from anything, keep it.. ~~~~~~~~ Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.. ~~~~~~~~ Happiness is when what you think,, what you say,, and what you do are in harmony... ~~~~~~~~ Hate the sin,, love the sinner... ~~~~~~~~ You must be the change you want to see in the world... ~~~~~~~~ An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind... ~~~~~~~~ The weak can never forgive,, forgiveness is the attribute of the strong... ~~~~~~~~ I think it would be a good idea... (when asked what he thought of western civilisation) ~~~~~~~~ ----------------- Mahatma Gandhi

' The Second Birth '...

Those who believe in the Short Path of sudden attainment,, such as the sectarian following of Ramana Maharshi, and the koan-puzzled intellectuals of Zen Buddhism,, confuse the first flash of insight which unsettles everything, so gloriously with the last flash which settles everything, even more gloriously... The disciple who wants something for nothing,, who hopes to get to the goal without being kept busy with arduous travels to the very end,, will not get it... He has to move from one point of view to a higher, ,from many a struggle with weaknesses to their mastery... Then only,, when he has done by himself what he should do,, may he cease his efforts,, be still,, and await the influx of Grace... Then comes light, and the second birth..... --------------------------------- — Notebooks Category 23: Advanced Contemplation > Chapter 2: Pitfalls and Limitations > # 65...Paul Brunton

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' Universal Mind '...

There is a storehouse of all knowledge in the universal mind... If you can touch it,, all the knowledge that is there in amplitude will be poured out to you with perfect ease... For this, the doors of memory should be laid open... Divine mind, is the stream of the fountain,, and each individual mind, is just like a drop... Man shows from the beginning of his life on earth, signs of having known things that he had never been taught................... From the Teachings of HAZRAT INAYAT KHAN

' Self-Realised Persons '...

They (self-realised person), may laugh and cry, according to circumstances,, but inwardly, they are cool and clear,, watching detachedly their own spontaneous reactions... Appearances are misleading, and more so, in the case of a self-realised person.................Nisargadatta

' Are You Conscious ? '...

If you ask a man if he is conscious, or if you say to him ,that he is not conscious,, he will answer, that he is conscious and that it is absurd to say that he is not,, because he hears and understands you... -------------------------------------- And he will be quite right,, although at the same time quite wrong.. This is nature's trick.. He will be right, because your question or your remark has made him vaguely conscious for a moment... Next moment, consciousness will disappear.. But he will remember, what you said and what he answered,, and he will certainly consider himself conscious... ---------------------------------------- In reality,, acquiring self-consciousness, means long and hard work... How can a man agree to this work, if he thinks he already possesses the very thing which is promised him as the result of long and hard work?... Naturally a man will not begin this work and will not consider it necessary until he becomes convinced that he possesses neither self-consciousness nor all that is connected with it,, that is,, unity or individuality,, permanent I and will..... --------- From 'The Psychology of Man's Possible Evolution" ..... P.D. Ouspensky

' What Is Truth ? '...

Tonight, I met a friend that belived that Jesus, was the total answer to all questions about life and truth.. I had to inform him that Jesus was the person, that we must become, before we know Truth.. Jesus has been taught by modern Christian religions to be God,, this is True, but the total answer, is that we are all God... this Truth will be difficult to understand, by anyone that is not enlightened,, but is the Truth.. As Jesus said,, "The kingdom of God is within".. This Truth must be understood before, you can realize who you really are.. You believe that you are the body or mind, but you are much more than that.. You are the Christ, but you don't know that yet.. You must release your ego, before you know this Truth.. This is the surrender of the ego ,that all Saints have experienced.. A Saint is one that is a discoverer of Truth.. Are you a Saint?.. Are you a seeker of Truth?,, Who are You?......................namaste, thomas

' I Am That I Am '...

The 'I' casts off the illusion of 'I' yet remains as 'I.'.. Such, is the paradox of Self-realization... The realized do not see any contradiction in it--------------- from The teachings of Ramana Maharshi

' Truth Comes at a Cost '...

If I was to translate the enlightened state down into human terms, I'd have to describe it as contentment. Being nobody, going nowhere, needing no reason to exist.. To the ego,, that probably sounds a little boring and of course to an ego it is.. But then again,, there's really nothing for the ego in enlightenment.. I'm not saying that ego is bad or evil because it's not.. I'm saying that ego is a social and personal construct and therefore an illusion.. But there's nothing wrong with an illusion.. A painting is an illusion;, a movie, is an illusion;, a good novel, is an illusion... The problem isn't with illusion;, the problem is with the emotional attachments and addictions of ego... --------------------------------- To most people "attachment" is a very abstract word that they think they understand.. People in spiritual circles think of attachments in terms of things that they are attached to.. They identify the things attached to and endeavor to let go of them,, but this misses the whole point of what attachment really is.. Attachment isn't about things attached to;, it's about emotion in the form of a magnetic energy of attraction... That energy is how, you know who you are as an ego... That energy is who you are as an ego.. Ego defines itself by what it does and does not like.. There is no ego outside of this emotional energy of attraction and repulsion -- better known as love and hate,,, like and dislike,, good and bad,, right and wrong,, us and them,, me and you... Without emotional investment in the ego's points of view,, what's left of ego, but a hollow shell with a little personality mixed in? --------------------------------- You breathe life into your ego in the form of emotional addictions.. Emotion is the very life-force of ego.. So the point of detachment isn't to detach from things,, but to detach from your emotional bonds with things.. And you don't simply let go of emotional bonds;, you burn through them with investigative awareness.. You see them for what they are: prisons,, false structures holding you in spiritual infancy.. You may think that I am being a bit harsh -- which I am,, but awakening to truth is a harsh business.. Bottom line is, "What do you want more:, to feel better or to realize the truth?" Sure,, truth realization feels really good,, but no one gets there whose driving motivation is simply to feel good.. Feeling really good is a byproduct of the awakened state;, it is not the state itself.. The state itself is reality,, and it's won at the hands of unreality.. Simply put, ,ultimate truth comes at a cost,, and the cost is everything in you, and about you, that is unreal... The end result, is freedom,, happiness,, peace,, and no longer viewing life through the veils of illusion.... -------------- Adyashanti..... found in Nonduality Highlights

' The Root of Delusion '...

"The root of delusion, comes from the mind, And he who knows the inwardness of the mind, Sees that the clear light, within neither comes nor goes... And when the mind that is deceived, by the appearance of outward things, Has discerned the nature of appearance,, It knows that there is no distinction, between appearance and the void... Again, when the mind discerns, the nature of meditation, It also discerns, what is not meditation,, And that there is no distinction between the two... For distinctive thought, is the root of delusion And such thought,, has never been of the ultimate truth." --------------- Milarepa

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' Ram Tzu Speaks '...

Ram Tzu is a madman.. He rants and raves, Spits, shouts, Waves his arms and Talks gibberish... All to get the attention Of phantoms... The authorities take A dim view Of such behavior,, Ask Jesus... ........ If Ram Tzu were clever He would lay low.. No one likes Their existence questioned,, It's disturbing.. ................ If you don't like Ram Tzu's ravings, Take heart,, ............... His disciples will eventually Render him palatable... ----------- Ram Tzu ` ` ` ` ` ` No Way for the Spiritually "Advanced" Ram Tzu Advaita Press, 1990

' Vasanas '...

you speak of vasanas.. I contemplate, upon this notion, and the questioner speaks to me;, "who do these vasanas belong to"?... I answer;, "to the illusion of self"... The questioner replys;, "Then why do you concern yourself,, with illusions"?.. ----------- namaste, thomas

' Merge '...

"You are plurality transformed into Unity,, And Unity passing into plurality;, This mystery, is understood when man Leaves the part,, and merges with the Whole."............ Shabistari in Florence Lederer, Tr. The Secret Rose Garden of Sa'd-ud-Din Mahmud Shabistari_ Lahore: Sh. Muhammad Ashraf, 1999 reprint, p. 33

' Me'.. Never Existed '...

In this moment – for you, right now – there is a clear light of awareness, in which everything is appearing... It is what you are... You are that!.. It is free,, totally unobscured,, full, and complete... Christ said,, 'I am the light of the world'... You,, as that awareness,, can say the same thing... Separation from that, is a total illusion... It never happened,, except in imagination... It is based on a 'me',, that never existed... It is just a wrong idea... -------- John Wheeler ----- Awakening to the Natural State via Along The Way

' You Are My Face '...

You are my face:,, no wonder I don't see You:,, such closeness is a mystifying veil... You are my reason:,, it's no wonder I don't see You,, because of all this perplexity of thought... You are nearer to me,, than my jugular vein. ----------- Rumi ` ` ` ` Version by Camille and Kabir Helminski "Rumi: Jewels of Remembrance" Threshold Books, 1996

' Single Mental Ground '...

The student must for minutes, deliberately recall himself from the external multitude of things, to their single mental ground in himself... He must remind himself, that although he sees everything as an objective picture,, this picture is inseparable from his own mind... He has to transcend, the world-idea within himself, not by trying to blot it out ,but by thoroughly comprehending its mentalist character... He must temporarily become an onlooker,, detached in spirit, but just as capable in action... -------------- Notebooks Category 23: Advanced Contemplation > Chapter 7: Contemplative Stillness > # 211 Paul Brunton

' Who Am I ? '...

After you have rejected, what was to be rejected, and accepted, what was to be accepted,, then, only acceptance remains hollow... At that end you'll say,, 'What's this acceptance for,, even?.. I don't need it.".. Then,, you'll arrive at 'Who am I?' ---------- Swami Amar Jyoti ` ` ` ` ` ` ` "In Light of Wisdom" Swami Amar Jyoti Truth Consciousness, Boulder, Colorado, 1983

' Prashna Upanishad '...

It is the Self who sees,, hears,, smells,, touches,, And tastes,, who thinks,, acts,, and is pure consciousness.... The Self is Brahman,, changeless and supreme.. Those who know the supreme Self as formless,, Without shadow,, without impurity,, Know all,, gentle friend,, and live in all... Those who know the Self,, the seat of consciousness,, In whom the breath and all the senses live,, Know all,, gentle friend,, and live in all......... -Prashna Upanishad Excerpted from The Upanishads, translated by Eknath Easwaran

' Understanding Pure Awareness '...

The interesting part of Pure Awareness is that It has no ego.. therefore,, It is not aware of Itself.. this sounds strange, but this is the reason for creation of Divine Consciousness.. to try to understand what It Is.. Contemplate the idea of Pure Thought held together, by the bond called Unconditional Love.. Unconditional Love can contain no ego,, as ego means separation and does not exist within Pure Awareness... Divine Consciousness, is the make-believe ego, that Pure Awareness created to try and understand what It Is,, because It has no opposite called ego as a mirror........... namaste, thomas

' Stand In Pure Awareness '...

Stand in your original state of wholeness,, the state before you were born, when there was no knowledge "I am",, and therefore no need or want of any kind... All suffering will end as soon, as you stand in pure Awareness... ----------- Ramesh S. Balsekar ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` "A Net of Jewels" Ramesh S. Balsekar Advaita Press, 1966

' Only One '...

"In Reality there is only One.. In Illusion there are many.. The reason why there is so much confusion, as to whether there is one God or many, is because God is so Infinitely One... ......................... "Even to say,, 'There is one God' is wrong.. God is so infinitely One, that He cannot even be called One.. One may only say,, One is,. The word 'God', is only an attempt to give that One a name,, for in actuality He has no name." ......................... Meher Baba The Everything and the Nothing, 55 Beacon Hill, Australia: Meher House Publications, 1963, p. 91 http://www.ambppct.org/meherbaba/online.php

' When You See True Being '...

For if you are caught up in ideas,, then you will be caught up in the self.. And even if you are caught up in ideas about nothingness,, you will still be caught up in the self.. That's why we should not get attached to the belief, that things either exist, or do not exist.. This is the hidden meaning, when I say that my teachings are a raft to be abandoned,, when you see True Being... ----------------Diamond Sutra

' Enlightenment of Consciousness '...

I Believe that Awakening into Reality is Very Special.... It Is Ecstasy,, ask any Mystic... A State of light,, Love,, and Consciousness..... No more Desires... No more Pain ,from the Hologram of Ego Consciousness........ Just Joy, as Light,, Love,, and Wisdom...------------ thomas

' The Sound That Has Not Stopped for Centuries — Tibetan Monks '...

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' The Greatest Enemy '...

One’s anger, is one’s greatest enemy,, and one’s calmness,, is one’s protection... ----------- Sathya Sai Baba

' The Best Meditation '...

The best meditation is effortless.. The best meditation is a gentle awareness... --------- Maxime Lagacé

' Relax the Muscles '...

Whatever is fluid,, soft,, and yielding will overcome whatever, is rigid and hard... What is soft is strong...---------- Lao Tzu

' Calm Down '...

Learn to be Calm,, and you will always be Happy...------- Paramahansa Yogananda

' Every Moment '...

At any moment,, you have a choice,, that either leads you closer to your spirit, or further away from it...--------- Thich Nhat Hanh

' Carpe Diem '...

I cannot make my days longer,, so I strive to make them better... -------------- Paul Theroux

' Success Achieved '...

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet.. Only through experience of trial and suffering, can the soul be strengthened,, ambition inspired,, and success achieved. ----------------- Helen Keller

' What if God got bored - Alan Watts '...

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' The Peace Within '...

“Peaceful,, is the one, who’s not concerned with having more or less... Unbound, by name and fame,, he is free, from sorrow, from the world, and mostly from himself.”--------------- Rumi

' Religion and Spirituality '...

“Religion, is for people, who're afraid of going to hell.. Spirituality, is for those, who've already been there.”-------------- Vine Deloria Jr.

' What Are We ? '...

“We are not human beings, having a spiritual experience.. We are spiritual beings, having a human experience.” ---------------- Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

' Belief in Creator Source '...

"I believe in God,, but not as one thing,, not as an old man in the sky... I believe,that what people call God, is something in all of us... I believe, that what Jesus and Mohammed and Buddha, and all the rest said was right... It's just that, the translations have gone wrong." – --------------- John Lennon

' Awakening '...

"Awakening is not changing who you are,, but discarding, who you are not."------------ Deepak Chopra

' The Beauty of the Soul '...

"Since love, grows within you,, so beauty grows.. For love, is the beauty of the soul." ----------- Saint Augustine

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' BUDDHISM VS HINDUISM:.... Do You Really Have a SOUL? '...

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' Divine Happiness '...

Divine happiness,, even the tiniest particle of a grain of it,, never leaves one again;, and when one attains, to the essence of things and finds one's Self-this is supreme happiness... When it is found,, nothing else remains to be found;, the sense of want, will not awaken anymore,, and the heart's torment will be stilled forever... Do not be satisfied with fragmentary happiness,, which is invariably interrupted, by shocks and blows of fate;, but become complete,, and having attained to perfection,, be YOURSELF. -------------Anandamayi Ma

' None of These, Are You '...

The most common ego identifications, have to do with possessions,, the work you do,, ,social status and recognition,, knowledge and education,, physical appearance,, special abilities,, relationships,, person, and family history,, belief systems,, and often nationalistic,, racial,, religious,, and other collective identifications.... None of these is You..... -------------Eckhart Tolle

' Your True Nature '...

The true spiritual secret is this:.. what you seek,, You already are... True success, is discovering your Inner Divinity~.. it's the ability to love, and have compassion,, trust your intuition,, and awaken to your unlimited creative nature........ ------------- -Deepak Chopra

' Lastingly Happy '...

“All you want is to be happy.. All your desires,, whatever they may be,, are longing for happiness.. Basically,, you wish yourself well...desire by itself is not wrong... It is life itself,, the urge to grow in knowledge and experience... It is choices you make, that are wrong.. To imagine that some little thing-food,, sex,, power,, fame-will make you happy, is to decieve oneself... Only something as vast and deep as your Real Self,, can make you truly and lastingly happy.” ―--------------- Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

' What Is True ?'...

It is very easy to conform to what your society, or your parents and teachers tell you... That is a safe and easy way of existing;.. but that is not living...To live, is to find out for yourself,, what is True. ------------- -Jiddu Krishnamurti

' Already Dead Inside '...

A considerable percentage of the people we meet on the street, are people who are empty inside,, that is,, they are actually already dead... It is fortunate for us, that we do not see, and do not know it... If we knew what a number of people are actually dead,, and what a number of these dead people govern our lives,, we should go mad with horror... ---------------- G. I. Gurdjieff

' What Is The Mind ? '...

Ashtavakra Says ; " A Movement of Thoughts that you mistakenly call 'I'.............

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" In Search of Him "...

"Says Farid,, Why do you roam the jungles with thorns pricking your feet?,, Your Lord dwells in your heart... And you wander about, in search of Him." ......................... Baba Sheikh Farid (1173 - 1266) http://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/F/FaridBabaShe/Whydoyouroam.htm

' He Is Hidden '...

God created pain and sorrow, that happiness might show itself by contrast... For hidden things, are made manifest, by means of their opposites:... since God has no opposite,, He is hidden. ---------- Rumi ` ` ` ` ` Version by Camille and Kabir Helminski "Rumi: Daylight" Threshold Books, 1994

' This Is Liberation '...

"Distracted as we are by various thoughts,, if we would continually, contemplate the Self,, which is itself God,, this single thought would in due course,, eliminate all distraction,, and would itself ultimately vanish... The Pure Consciousness,, which alone, finally remains is God... This is liberation." ......... Ramana Maharshi--

' The Goal '...

The goal is the same for the one who meditates [on an object], and the one who practises self- enquiry.. One attains stillness, through meditation,, the other through knowledge... One strives to attain something;, the other seeks the one who strives to attain... The former, takes a longer time,, but in the end attains the Self. .......... Sri Ramana Maharshi ` ` ` ` ` `` ` This quotation is from "Be As You Are" The Teachings of Sri Ramana Maharshi edited by David Godman Arkana, 1985

' Awakening to Consciousness '...

You've got to go at the rate you can go.. You wake up at the rate you wake up.. You're finished with your desires, at the rate you finish with your desires.. The disequalibrium comes into harmony at the rate it comes into harmony.. You can't rip the skin off the snake.. The snake must molt the skin.. That¹s the rate it happens.. .............. Ram Dass... 'Be Here Now'

' Observation '...

If you make a serious effort to observe yourself,, you will realise that ordinarily,, whatever you do,, whatever you think,, whatever you feel, you do not remember yourself.. You do not realise, that you are present,, that you are here. ............... P. D. Ouspensky

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' The Secret of Learning '...

The Secret of Learning, is To Forget Everything,, that you were forced to Believe ............... thomas

' A Vicious Circle '...

"Every pleasure,, physical or mental,, needs an instrument... Both the physical, and mental instruments are materials,, they get tired and worn out... The pleasure they yield, is necessarily limited in intensity and duration... Pain is the background, of all your pleasures... You want them, because you suffer... On the other hand,, the very search for pleasure,, is the cause of pain. It is a vicious circle." ............................ Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

' You Are It '...

The mind is like an inner journalist, that attacks your self-image, and then reports about it... But all the time, there is a higher seeing present, that is not caught in the bubble of this play... It simply Is... It is pure non-dual awareness... It has no conflict with anything... It is what you truly are... It is you... You are It.................................. Mooji

' Demand Nothing '...

When you demand nothing of the world,, nor of God,, when you want nothing,, seek nothing,, expect nothing,, then the Supreme State,, will come to you uninvited and unexpected. ......................... Nisargadatta Maharaj from 'I Am That'...

' Meditation brings Wisdom '...

“Meditation brings wisdom;, lack of meditation leaves ignorance... Know well, what leads you forward, and what holds you back,, and choose, the path that leads to wisdom.” ................... Gautama the Buddha

' Want Nothing Else '...

"The desire to find the self will be surely fulfilled,, provided you want nothing else.. But you must be honest with yourself, and really want nothing else.. If in the mean time, you want many other things, and are engaged in their pursuit,, your main purpose, may be delayed until you grow wiser, and cease being torn between contradictory urges... Go within,, without swerving,, without ever looking outward." ..................Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

' Reality Check '...

Within this existence,, you exist as the character that you play.. It is too difficult, to believe that you are More.. Within this snow environment,, you have time to think.. A Higher Consciousness appears within Dreams.. I can give you songs and different frequencies,, but,, what will free you ?.................... thomas

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' The Short and Long Paths '...

On the Long Path his actions follow,, or try--however badly--to follow,, the rules... They are imitative actions.. But on the Short Path, he becomes an individual,, living from the inside out. ........... Paul Brunton

' The Real and The Unreal '...

These forms are transient and to be attached to them is to be confused... Anything that rises,, be it thought,, desire,, emotion,, feeling, or object will give you suffering, and no one in the world can avoid this... Both the enjoyer, and the enjoyed, are washed away... But the wise, discriminate between the Real and the unreal.. They know what is Real, and so allow their feelings and thoughts to arise, because they know all is One, and the same!.. In this way you will not suffer. .......... Papaji

' God Is Realised '...

"There are three different paths to reach the ideal,, the path of 'I',, the path of 'Thou',, and the path of 'Thou and I'... According to the first,, all that is,, has been,, or ever will be,, is I myself.. In other words,, 'I am,, I was,, and I shall be,, to all eternity.'.. According to the second,, 'Thou art,, O Lord,, and all is Thine.'.. And according to the third,, 'Thou art the Lord,, and I am Thy servant or Thy son.'.. In the perfection, of any one of these three,, God is realised."........... Sri Ramakrishna _Teachings of Sri Ramakrishna_ Calcutta: Advaita Ashram, 1997, p. 31

' The Overself '...

The other part of the answer is that the Overself is always here as man's innermost truest self.. It is beginningless and endless in time.. Its consciousness does not have to be developed as something new. But the person's awareness of it begins in time and has to be developed as a new attainment.. The ever-presence of Overself means that anyone may attain it here and now.. There is no inner necessity to travel anywhere or to anyone in space or to wait years in time for this to happen.. Anyone,. for instance,. who attends carefully and earnestly to the present exposition, may perhaps suddenly and easily, get the first stage of insight,, the lightning-flash, which affords a glimpse of reality,, at any moment.. By that glimpse, he will have been uplifted, to a new dimension of being... The difficulty will consist, in retaining the new perception... For ancient habits of erroneous thinking, will quickly reassert themselves, and overwhelm him enough, to push it into the background... This is why repeated introspection,, reflective study,, and mystical meditation, are needed to weaken those habits, and generate the inner strength, which can firmly hold, the higher outlook, against these aggressive intruders from his own past.. ................. Paul Brunton