#eastern spirituality

[hailruth]

[bmtalbott]

“Synchronicity is like a waking dream in which we experience the point of intersection of the timeless with time, where the impossible union of spheres of existence is actual, and where what is inside of us and what is outside of us is unseparated. Like a dream, synchronicity reveals something we dimly grasp, glimpses of the underlying Tao.”

- Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D., Synchronicity and the Self

[crazycatsiren]

There are 2 major branches of Buddhism: Theravāda (School of the Elders) and Mahāyāna (Great Vehicle).

Theravāda emphasizes the attainment of nirvāṇa (extinguishing) as a means of transcending the self and its mortal body, therefore ending the cycle of death and rebirth (saṃsāra). Mahāyāna emphasizes the path of the Bodhisattva toward Buddhahood and the work for the liberation of all beings on earth.

The Theravāda branch is widespread in Sri Lanka as well as Southeast Asia, namely Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. The Mahāyāna branch (which includes the schools of Zen, Pure Land, Nichiren, Tiantai, Tendai, and Shingon) can be found predominantly in Nepal, Bhutan, China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan.

The Vajrayāna (Indestructible Vehicle) branch, also known as Secret Mantra, Tantric Buddhism, Esoteric Buddhism, can be a separate branch of Buddhism by itself or a branch within Mahāyāna. Tibetan Buddhism preserves the Vajrayāna traditions of 8th century India and is practised mainly in Tibet, the Himalayan states, and Mongolia.

[compassionmattersmost]

Exploring the Origins of Thought: A Synthesis of Jung, Ramana Maharshi, Kabbalah, and Tibetan Buddhism

In our journey to understand the nature of thoughts and the Self, we find ourselves drawing from the wisdom of various traditions—Jungian psychology, Vedanta as taught by Ramana Maharshi, the mystical insights of Kabbalah, and the profound teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. These perspectives, though rooted in different cultural and philosophical backgrounds, converge in fascinating ways, offering a…

[alchemyofmaya]

The New Age movement taking Eastern concepts of God and spirituality and simplifying them without understanding the depth, the nuances and divine revelations that come from lifetimes of learning and lived experiences — is exactly why so many experience ‘spiritual psychosis’

Not everything is meant for you, especially when you’re not ready.

Whitewashing ancient practices and beliefs will ultimately lead to unwanted results especially when those teachings were clearly not meant for you. That’s why the path of the Masters exists. It’s not about superiority. It’s about Soul expansion.

Many aren’t ready to have that conversation.

[jennystardust-48]

[turiyatitta]

The Dawn of Syncretic Souls

[revdrjamesjshowersjr]

Blessings!!!!

Thank you Hon. Sadhguru for the many hours of audio from YouTube

[livingwellnessblog]

YES, Another REVISION post!

“You rise to a higher level of consciousness by taking your attention away from your present limitations and placing it upon that which you desire to be.” Neville Goddard YES, Another REVISION post! Let’s accomplish two things in this short blog post. How easy is revision? The deeper purpose of practicing revision. Let’s start with HOW EASY IS REVISION? There is one answer, it is easy. You…

[3liza]

the Bosnian war veteran who is a condo security guard on my block, who I'm acquaintances with, drove past my apartment last night absolutely blasting what sounded like techno polka music

[psalmlover]

pink rosary

[jamethinks]

Also, for the love of God, Melinda's earring and ring is a nazar (thsi bad boy 🧿🧿🧿). I think it was also on her bag. Now, this is well beyond my personal scope, and I try to avoid this type of conversation, but again, I see a lot of conspiracy thinking cropping up, so clarity is imperative.

I have seen people say it's a secret society or it's Donovan, which is all very offensive to the actual people that practice religions using that symbol. This is still an interpretation and not a direct confirmed fact, but I do believe there are other people who have made these connections.

The exact meaning of the evil eye varies from religion to region and culture to culture, but the general meaning is a supernatural belief in a curse brought about by a malevolent glare, usually inspired by envy. (According to Wikipedia)

The specific shape the symbol reflects is the Nazar, which is a symbol used to protect against the evil eye. Given her interest in spiritualism, it isn't unlikely she would have heard of that stuff and took interest in it. Since she is the form first lady (a woman with a lot of power), it's perfectly understandable why she would want protection against something like that.

The use of the triangular shape could also indicate that it isn't an amulet, so don't take my word for it.

I'm saying it is, but I will say it could also not be, but just be careful and think before you speak.

[rosieandthemoon]

[crazycatsiren]

White people learn to stop misusing "karma" challenge 2023.

[compassionmattersmost]

Poem: Look to the Moon

The finger points to where the moon does shine,But gaze not at the hand that beckons you.Let go the grasp of thoughts that claim as mine,And turn your sight to what is pure and true. Ramana speaks of Self, the quiet core,Where all the world and mind do gently fade.Orgyen’s Pristine Mind, and Buddha’s lore,Reveal the light that nothing can degrade. In God’s vast silence, there you’ll find the…

[rochenn]

Honestly kinda weird what an almost 60 year period of de facto de-christianization in a language and culture otherwise steeped in centuries of Christianity does to a mf.

Like ur always referring to some dude when you swear and curse but you bet your ass most of the ppl around you have never seen a church from the inside unless they took a tour to look at the colorful altars and architecture. It's just history to you. Pretty buildings etc. You don't spare a single thought towards Jesus bc his birthday isn't named after him in your language and his resurrection is linked to pre-Christian traditions that are way more fun than going to church. You forget he exists. You celebrate his days either way, but all of that happens in the shadow of the gods he replaced. God and Jesus are little more than expletives to you.

Still it feels like something was taken from you and you don't know what it is??