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There are many profound and creative ways to describe the spiritual path, but finding a quick and easy presentaton can be difficult. The small book written by J. Krishnamurti, At the feet of the master, gives us exactly that. Though it sounds simplistic, it is anything but. Through Discrimination, Desirelessness, Good Conduct, and Love we transform the ordinary life into a truly spiritual one.
2665) Holidays and holy nights
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A discussion of the 12 seasonal celebrations of the Christian Year, including the lesser known holidays such as the Feast of St. Brigid of Ireland (February 1) and the Purification of St. Mary the Virgin (February 2). Based on the speaker's book Holidays and holy nights (Wheaton, Ill. : Quest Books, Theosophical Pub. House, 2003).
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The concept of an original Paradise is a mythic theme in world folklore. Nearly all ancient agrarian peoples entertained visions of a Golden Age--a primordial era when human beings believed the cosmos was alive and conscious, when they lived in harmony with nature and respected the elements of nature as living parts of a living whole. Richard Heinberg explores the many facets of the myth of Paradise and explains its relevance in today's world, including...
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Using the astrological teachings of Dane Rudhyar (Rhythm of Wholeness) and Alexander Ruperti (Cycles of Becoming) as resources for understanding psychological spiritual growth, we find they reveal the timing coordination for patterns of growth as we age. Elements of developmental psychology will be explored and sequenced with their astrological triggers. Investigate your own life purpose with regard to these perspectives to find greater clarity of...
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As a spiritual guide, H. P. Blavatsky's The voice of the silence has inspired generations of Theosophists with its wisdom and beauty. Amid today's cacophany of sound, the speaker asks: Can we turn within and listen with heart to hear the faint voice of the silent self? What is the message that will heal our wounds? What words will ease the pain and sorrow of today's world? Joy Mills uses selected passages from the text to suggest that when we learn...
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Explore the esoteric meaning of dying, rebirth, and enlightenment in the Tibetan tradition. Believing that there is a continual birth and death of the mind from one moment to the next, Tibetan Buddhists recognize that when dreaming, we are in a Bardo state and that the body and mind are then reborn into the waking state. The Tibetan Book of the Dead offers teachings that prepare one for the inevitable transformation, liberation, and a "successful"...
2670) The Jewishness of Jesus
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The life and ministry of Jesus are among the most well-known stories in the world. Rabbi Moffic explores how Jesus' Jewishness shaped this ministry and message. Looking at Jesus' life, death and teachings from this perspective provides a new understanding of the Lord's Prayer, the meaning of "messiah, " and the parables. We come to appreciate how radical Jesus' teachings were, why miracles were unimaginable, and what uncompromising love he proclaimed....
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While the term "darkness" is normally related to the idea of evil, Christian mystics have frequently used it to refer to the highest aspect of God. Coincidentally, the secret Stanzas of Dzyan that Blavatsky published in her masterpiece, The Secret Doctrine, refer to the ultimate reality as "the Darkness." The seemingly paradoxical use of this term is not just an odd poetic license. It has an important meaning, both as a metaphysical concept and as...
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At some time between 1887 and 1888, not long before she died, Madame H. P. Blavatsky dictated a Diagram of meditation to E. T. Sturdy, one of her close students. The diagram is meant to assist in a process of spiritual transformation from the limited perception of the personal ego to that of the divine self. It offers an approach that is not limited to instructions for sitting meditation. It includes a set of attitudes to be observed during daily...
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If one achieves a liberated state of mind, one is able to help others in the world to gain the Bodhisattva ideal of wisdom and compassion. The Venerable Olande Ananda Thero compares the teachings of Buddha, J. Krishnamurti, and Advaita Vedanta of Sri Śaṅkarācārya. He discusses the conditioned and the unconditioned mind, the Bhakti tradition, the difference between theistic and non-theistic religions, different levels of pragna or wisdom, and...
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"Robots, spaceships, futuristic megacities, planets orbiting distant stars. These icons of science fiction are now in our daily news. Science fiction, once maligned as mere pulp, has motivated cutting-edge scientific research, inspired new technologies, and changed how we view everyday life -- and its themes and questions permeate popular culture. Take an unparalleled look at the influence, history, and greatest works of science fiction with illuminating...