enlightenment

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The way I see sangat is anyone that shares the goal of finding The One, spiritual enlightnment and lives a life of love. For me sangat goes beyond religious labels, how about you? What do you think? Do you share a similar view? Or is sangat for you only those who are Sikhs? Would love to hear...

This discussion is primarily, to prove that what the Buddha enlightened to and taught is unique, not seen and taught by any other religion or philosophy. In the process it should also become clear why there is no place for the concept of God / creator in his teachings. Reality, what is it and...

by Katherine Marshall Senior Fellow, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs at Georgetown University Image is of Kumano Hongu Shrine The shrines at Kumano are among Japan's holiest places. Located in the mountains about 75 miles south of Osaka, Kumano Hongu, the main...

Jay Michaelson Jay Michaelson Columnist Posted: March 3, 2011 01:01 AM Anyone who's been in the spiritual world long enough knows that just about everything can be packaged as the latest, greatest way to get enlightened. Surrender everything, "manifest" everything, celebrate the...

Andrew Z. Cohen Founder and Editor in Chief, EnlightenNext magazine An Introduction to Evolutionary Enlightenment My teachings are about spiritual enlightenment -- both what we could call traditional enlightenment, and also what I call the new enlightenment, or Evolutionary...

From a site I only recently discovered comes this article, submitted for your reactions, and insights from Buddhists who would want to elaborate or correct mistakes. Misunderstanding Buddhism Barbara O'Brien Buddhists want to get enlightened so they can be blissed out all the time. And...

The Art of Ascendancy for the Spiritual Development is a synonymous term for Self-Development. Amazingly, once we have learnt the Art of Ascendancy, which is popular as the Chardi Kala, helping us to keep up its spiritual fragrance. This essence is hopefulness–the Eternal Hope. You see, simple...

Everyday Enlightenment If we are on a path of conscious awareness, we may hold, as an ultimate goal, enlightenment. Truthfully, few of us see ourselves becoming enlightened masters, but still, we would like to learn some of the prerequisite skills. Consider the possibility that...

Enlightenment - what is that? A beggar had been sitting by the side of a road for over thirty years. One day a stranger walked by. "Spare some change?" mumbled the beggar, mechanically holding out his old baseball cap. "I have nothing to give you," said the stranger. Then he asked: "What's that...

Pray Truth for all and say Satsriakal! Our Gurus have sung a lot about becoming Suhaagan (married as woman). Did they become female? Balbir Singh