Samskara is a Vedic term. In the Vedas, it says Samskaras are impressions derived from past experiences that form desires that influence future responses and behavior (karma). Samskaras are imprints left on the subconscious by experiences in past lives or the present life, which determine and condition one’s desires and actions now and, possibly, in […]
Healing Spiritually (continued from last week)
Last week, I had a discussion with someone concerning the October 1 blog. It wasn’t clear to him the reference that I was making to Jesus and his disciples and what that had to do with reincarnation. It occurred to me that maybe he wasn’t the only one. So let’s review it in the context […]
Healing Spiritually
In every scripture, there is talk of creating karma. Some scriptures might call it other things, such as sin or ill will. No matter which term is used, it basically means that every action we take has an effect on our present and future. We are experiencing things today because of deeds (or misdeeds) done […]
Pain is Mandatory…Suffering is Optional: The Emotional Piece
Emotional pain can look like so many things. Most of it will stem from loss, fear or the trauma we have experienced. Any one of these, or all of the above, will do. Again because of my life experiences, I have endured trauma, many losses, and lots of fearful times. Somehow, even from my earliest […]
Pain is Mandatory…Suffering is Optional: The Physical Aspect
For reasons I’d rather not go into now, this body of mine has suffered a lot, including several major surgeries and lots of minor complications, all which have brought about physical pain, and some of that physical pain continues to linger 20-30 years later. I remember one of my last stays in a hospital where […]
What Would Our World Look Like Today If We Followed This Religion?
Imagine a religion that was not just a faith to be believed in, but also a tradition…a culture…a way of life. It is the oldest religion to believe that there is only one God and that He made an agreement with the people of the land that if they follow His way, they will always […]
What Would the World Look Like If It Followed This Religion?
What if the world followed a religion that included a belief in nonviolence and such a profound respect for all life that if you were a nun or monk of this faith, you would wear something to cover your mouth to avoid breathing in any insects and you would brush the path in front of […]
Imagine a World That Follows This Religion
Imagine a world where the three treasures of life are the quality of vitality, energy and spirit we have. And our aim is to keep them balanced, thus creating harmony. A religion and society where we are encouraged to let go of material things and where living in harmony with nature and with one’s body […]
Imagine a World That Observes This Religion
Imagine a religion that coincides with all other religions; a religion that has no qualms if you are of another faith/religion. That religion is Buddhism. Sounds like a very open spiritual path…one with no restrictions…take what you want…do what you want, right? Not really. Buddhism allows someone of another religion to follow that faith…as long […]
Spiritual Independence: Yama Niyama (The Do’s)
The Yama Niyama are like the Ten Commandments of the East, sometimes referred to as Do’s and Don’ts. In last week’s blog, I discussed the five Yamas or Don’ts. This week, I want to talk about Niyama, which is inner discipline and responsibility… how we treat ourselves. The Niyamas would be considered the Do’s. There […]
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