However much their systems of philosophy and religion may differ, all mankind stand in reverence and awe before the man who is ready to sacrifice himself for others. Here,it is not at all any question of creed,or doctrine – even men who are very much opposed to all religious ideas, when they see one of these acts of complete self – sacrifice,feel that they must revere it.
Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Stories ( Part 55 )
To come back to one of our main points,we say that we cannot do good without at the same time doing some evil, or do evil without doing some good. Knowing this, how can we work? There have, therefore, been sects in this world who have in an astoundingly preposterous way preached slow suicide as the only means to get out of the world, because if a man lives,he has to kill poor little animals and plants or do injury to something or some one. So according to them the only way ou…
Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Stories ( Part 61 )
In addition to meaning work,we have stated that psychologically the word Karma also implies causation. Any work, any action, any thought that produces an effect is called a Karma. Thus the law of Karma means the law of causation,of inevitable cause and sequence. Wheresoever there is a cause, there an effect must be produced; this necessity cannot be resisted,and this law of Karma, according to our philosophy,is true throughout the whole universe. Whatever we see,or feel, or d…
Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Stories ( Part 62 )
The next question for consideration is what we mean by law being universal. Our universe is that portion of existence which is characterised by what the Sanskrit psychologists call Desha- kala- nimitta, or what is known to European psychology as space, time, and causation. This universe is only a part of infinite existence, thrown into a peculiar mould, composed of space, time, and causation. It necessarily follows that law is possible only within this conditioned universe; b…
Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Stories ( Part 74 )
The grandest idea in the religion of the Vedanta is that we may reach the same goal by different paths; and these paths I have generalized into four, viz. those of work, love,psychology, and knowledge. But you must, at the same time, remember that these divisions are not very marked and quite exclusive of each other. Each blends into the other. But according to the type which prevails, we name the divisions. It is not that you can find men who have no other faculty than that …
Age New Spirituality – Inspirational Stories ( Part 75 )
There is to be found in every religion the manifestation of this struggle towards freedom. It is the groundwork of all morality,of unselfishness, which means getting rid of the idea that men are the same as their little body. When we see a man doing good work, helping others, it means that he cannot be confined within the limited circle of “me and mine”.
Paying Attention
Quite often we’re so focused on our goals, fitting in, achieving a perceived level of success, that we miss the important signals in ourselves and life around us. Missing our own target, we hit the target our goals were aimed at only to find ourselves disappointed and empty with the circumstances of our life.
5 Qualities Of An Inspiring Leader
Have you ever been in a position where you wanted to help someone out so bad that you were frustrated because everything you have tried doesnt work? Or the person doesnt seem to hear what youre saying?
Balance: Flow and Faith
Excessiveness leads to breakdowns in many areas of life. From health-related personal issues to watching the people that matter most in our life leaving us. This article reflects on the dangers and strategies that enable greater awareness leading to better choices. It’s not about abstinence; it’s about balance.
Learn To Live A Powerfull Life
“Logical thinking is the worst kind of thinking. Rational thinking is limited. You need exactly the kind of thoughts that does not look at the rational obvious. You need to think with a vision that sees the obvious without logical limitations or restrictions.”
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The Tao of Breathing
One of the impressions I have gained recently in speaking to Zen friends about practice is a certain attitude towards breathing in zazen. For the sake of brevity, and just for fun, I wish to refer to it as “samurai breathing”.
Who Are You – Really?
Continuing to delve into the spiritual mystery of our existence, this article brings some solid science into the equation to help you understand the nature of who you are.