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“The pleasures in this very limited life of men are like (the water at) the top of a blade of kusha grass; for the sake of what will a man not care to gain and to keep (so precious a good which he risks to lose)? He who has not renounced pleasure, will miss his aim (that is the true end of his soul); for though he has been taught the right way, he will go astray again and again. But he who has ren

Letting Go: From the Sacred Jainism Scripture – Uttaradhyayana, Part 2 of 2

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Letting Go: From the Sacred Jainism Scripture – Uttaradhyayana, Part 2 of 2

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2024-08-01

Sixth Lecture. The False Ascetic. “All men who are ignorant of the Truth are subject to pain; in the endless Samsara [cycle of death and rebirth] they suffer in many ways. Therefore, a wise man, who considers well the ways that lead to bondage and birth, should himself search for the truth, and be kind towards all creatures. ‘Mother, father, daughter-in-law, brother, wife, and sons w

Letting Go: From the Sacred Jainism Scripture – Uttaradhyayana, Part 1 of 2

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Letting Go: From the Sacred Jainism Scripture – Uttaradhyayana, Part 1 of 2

2024-07-31 2392 Views

2024-07-31

Chapter 8 “[…] ‘If one has eaten, and forgotten, and not blessed?’ The school of Shammai say, ‘he must return to his place and bless.’ But the school of Hillel say, ‘he may bless in the place where he recollects.’ ‘How long is one obliged to bless?’ ‘Until the food in his stomach be digested.’ […]” Chapter 9 “He who sees a place where signs were brought about for Israel, says, ‘Blessed be H

On Blessings: From Judaism – The Talmud, Part 2 of 2

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On Blessings: From Judaism – The Talmud, Part 2 of 2

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An important concept in the Treatise on Blessings is the Shema prayer which starts with Deuteronomy 6:4-5 “Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord. You shall love your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.”Chapter 4 “The morning prayer may be said till noon. Rabbi Judah says ‘until the fourth hour.’ The afternoon prayer until the evening. Rabbi Judah s

On Blessings: From Judaism – The Talmud, Part 1 of 2

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On Blessings: From Judaism – The Talmud, Part 1 of 2

2024-07-29 2144 Views

2024-07-29

Today, we continue with excerpts from “Pistis Sophia.” Here, we learn of Lord Jesus Christ’s mission for salvation and the Light-kingdom inheritance. “‘It came to pass, therefore, when I had seen it, coming forth from the aeons and hastening down to Me – I was above the chaos – that another Light-power went forth out of Me, that it too might help Pistis Sophia. And the Light-power which had

Selections From “Pistis Sophia” – Divine Light, Part 2 of 2

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Selections From “Pistis Sophia” – Divine Light, Part 2 of 2

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2024-07-27

We now present selections from “Pistis Sophia” on Divine protection from Lord Jesus Christ (vegetarian), and the blessings of grace and salvation. “And Jesus continued again in the discourse and said unto His disciples: ‘It came to pass then, when Pistis Sophia had finished saying these words in the chaos, that I made the Light-power, which I had sent to save her, become a light-wreath on h

Selections From “Pistis Sophia” – Divine Light, Part 1 of 2

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Selections From “Pistis Sophia” – Divine Light, Part 1 of 2

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“The very ground of all good qualities Is said to be the seven vows of personal liberation. In brief, these are the vows of householders and renunciates. If you are unable to ordain and become a renunciate, There is always the upāsaka [lay devotee] discipline of householders, Which is to give up the four principal misdeeds: Killing, lying, stealing, and sexual misconduct— Such as adultery with ano

Spiritual Practice: Selections of Tibetan Buddhism Texts by the Venerated Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa (vegetarian), Part 2 of 2

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Spiritual Practice: Selections of Tibetan Buddhism Texts by the Venerated Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa (vegetarian), Part 2 of 2

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We now present teachings of Master Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa (vegetarian) on being diligent in our spiritual practice for liberation.Advice for Disciples“[…] You must meditate intently, dear disciple. If you wish to practice, you should study. Without proper study, how will you be able to reflect? Those who do not study and reflect Cannot cut through doubts and misconceptions during med

Spiritual Practice: Selections of Tibetan Buddhism Texts by the Venerated Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

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Spiritual Practice: Selections of Tibetan Buddhism Texts by the Venerated Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

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The sixth particular relates to our lusts or desires, the knowledge whereof is of that importance, that our skill ought chiefly to be employed in distinguishing between such as are really to be termed natural and necessary, and such as are vain and superfluous; for the happiness of life depends upon the denial of the latter, and our being content with the enjoyment of the former.“[…] The la

Living with Contentment in the Present: Selections from the Works of Pierre Gassendi (vegetarian), Part 2 of 2

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Living with Contentment in the Present: Selections from the Works of Pierre Gassendi (vegetarian), Part 2 of 2

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Today, it is a pleasure to present selections from “Three Discourses of Happiness, Virtue, and Liberty – Collected from the Works of the Learn’d Gassendi by Monsieur Bernier.”THE FIRST BOOK CONCERNING HAPPINESS CHAPTER 1: What Happiness IsThe fourth particular relates to the time to come, and forbids either impatiently to expect, or totally to despair; that so we may not feed ourselv

Living with Contentment in the Present: Selections from the Works of Pierre Gassendi (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

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Living with Contentment in the Present: Selections from the Works of Pierre Gassendi (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

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The Enquirer asked further: “But if the Masters exist, why don’t they come out before all men and refute once for all the many charges which are made against Madame Blavatsky and the [Theosophical] Society?” […]The Theosophist explained: “In what way can such an accusation injure her in reality? Did she ever make money on their presumed existence, or derive benefit, or fame, therefrom? I an

Theosophical Mahatmas: From Theosophy’s Sacred Teachings in “The Key to Theosophy,” Part 2 of 2

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Theosophical Mahatmas: From Theosophy’s Sacred Teachings in “The Key to Theosophy,” Part 2 of 2

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The “Theosophical Mahatmas.” Are They “Spirits of Light” or “Myths”?“But what does the word ‘Mahatma’ really mean?” The Theosophist explained: “Simply a ‘great soul,’ great through moral elevation and intellectual attainment. If the title of great is given to a drunken soldier like Alexander, why should we not call those ‘Great’ who have achieved far greater conquests in Nature’s secrets, t

Theosophical Mahatmas: From Theosophy’s Sacred Teachings in “The Key to Theosophy,” Part 1 of 2

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Theosophical Mahatmas: From Theosophy’s Sacred Teachings in “The Key to Theosophy,” Part 1 of 2

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GOD’S WARNING TO YIMA OF WINTER AND DELUGE“[…] Ahura-Mazda spoke unto Yima [the first man], saying: ‘O fair Yima, son of Vîvanghat! upon the material world the fatal winters are going to fall, that shall bring the fierce, foul frost; . . . that shall make snow-flakes fall thick, even an aredvî, deep on the highest tops of mountains. And all the three sorts of creatures shall perish, those t

Praises to God: Selections From the Teachings of Zoroaster (vegetarian), Part 2 of 2

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Praises to God: Selections From the Teachings of Zoroaster (vegetarian), Part 2 of 2

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Today, it is an honor to present selections from “The Teachings of Zoroaster and the Philosophy of the Parsi Religion” by Dr. S. A. Kapadia.GATHA HYMN“Who made the waters and the plants? Who to the wind has yoked on the storm-clouds, the swift and fleetest too? Who, O Great Creator! is the inspirer of the good thoughts within our souls?”“This I ask Thee, O Ahura! tell me arigh

Praises to God: Selections From the Teachings of Zoroaster (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

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Praises to God: Selections From the Teachings of Zoroaster (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

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(Master, please don’t leave our planet for a long time.) Oh, God. Why? Why do you say that? (We need You here to teach us more.) But why do you say that? (We’re learning so fast and we’re just worried.) If I go, someone else will come. You look so emotional today. Why? It’s not like you. (It is like me.) It is like you. I’ve never known you this way before. You

By All Means Be a Vegan, Part 8 of 8: Questions and Answers, May 19, 1991, Stanton, California, USA

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By All Means Be a Vegan, Part 8 of 8: Questions and Answers, May 19, 1991, Stanton, California, USA

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(The seed of the soul is said to be behind the eyes, in the middle of the forehead, yet You show the Buddha Nature in the solar plexus.) No, no. I didn’t show it there. I said that this is just only a symbolic way of drawing, that the soul is inside many covers. Well, you could draw it over here, but I have told you to meditate on here.I talk about the Wisdom Eye

By All Means Be a Vegan, Part 7 of 8: Questions and Answers, May 19, 1991, Stanton, California, USA

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By All Means Be a Vegan, Part 7 of 8: Questions and Answers, May 19, 1991, Stanton, California, USA

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(What is the role of discipline in one’s life?) It makes you disciplined. What else? Don’t you think so? (Yes.) Thanks.(For many years, eight years, I meditated two to three hours per day, even more sometimes. I fasted, etc... Then I became very sick and couldn’t meditate, and I was scared that I couldn’t sit up to meditate. So, I tried to chant and think about God and read

By All Means Be a Vegan, Part 6 of 8: Questions and Answers, May 19, 1991, Stanton, California, USA

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By All Means Be a Vegan, Part 6 of 8: Questions and Answers, May 19, 1991, Stanton, California, USA

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(What are some of the spiritual benefits that we can get from being a vegetarian? Spiritual benefit?) Oh, yes. I may tell you. (OK. Thank You.)I’m glad you ask in this manner because that means you only concentrate or care about spiritual benefit. Most people would care about health, diet or figure when they talk about the vegan diet. The spiritual aspect of the

By All Means Be a Vegan, Part 5 of 8: Questions and Answers, May 19, 1991, Stanton, California, USA

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By All Means Be a Vegan, Part 5 of 8: Questions and Answers, May 19, 1991, Stanton, California, USA

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Now, the negative power, the satan power, would like us to believe that we are not God, that we are sinful, that we are bad, that everything we do is sin, and we believe in that. Therefore, we don’t truly believe in God. We’d like to, but we are conditioned to believe in the opposite direction. Therefore, we are cheated to believe in the opposite power instead of in the Power of

By All Means Be a Vegan, Part 4 of 8: Questions and Answers, May 19, 1991, Stanton, California, USA

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By All Means Be a Vegan, Part 4 of 8: Questions and Answers, May 19, 1991, Stanton, California, USA

2024-07-11 4467 Views

2024-07-11