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Into the Mystic: The Wave and the Water – Finding Peace in Aimlessness
Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christianity: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, IntoTheMystic, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, Teacher: Zen Master: Thich Nhat Hanh, Teachings: Zen Teachings of the Buddha, Universal Responsibility: Spiritual Teachings for Global HarmonyIn this contemplative reflection inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings on apranihita (aimlessness), we explore how the Kingdom of God and Buddha-nature are already within us. By practicing stillness and aimlessness, we realize that there is nothing to search for; we are already what we seek. Drawing on the wisdom of mystics like St. John…
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Sitting at the Door: A Buddhist and Mystical Practice
Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christianity: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Global Wellness: Nurturing Health and Harmony, IntoTheMystic, ME/CFS Prayers: Finding Solace and Strength in Spirituality, Sacred Text: The Satipatthana Sutta: Foundations of Mindfulness, Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, Teachings: Theravada: Teachings of the Buddha, The Philosophy and Teachings of the BuddhaThe Cloud of Unknowing aligns with Buddhist teachings, emphasizing surrender, trust, and stillness in spiritual practice. Both invite direct experience of truth without intellectual striving. By observing thoughts and sensations without grasping, and practicing letting go, we foster transformation through natural grace rather than effort, revealing deeper truths in awareness.
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Be Still: A Contemplation of Presence
Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Christianity: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Faith in Action: Manifesting Beliefs Through Service, IntoTheMystic, Judaism: Faith, Teachings, and Community, Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism, Navigating Faith: Exploring Challenges and InsightsIn a world filled with noise and distraction, the invitation to “be still” leads us to the essence of our being. This exploration draws on various traditions, from Tibetan Buddhism’s middle way to the balance of loving-kindness and discipline in Jewish mysticism, and the non-dual teachings of Advaita Vedanta. Discover how stillness serves as the…
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Finding the Stillness in All Things: A Journey through Balance
In a world filled with noise and distraction, the invitation to “be still” leads us to the essence of our being. This exploration draws on various traditions, from Tibetan Buddhism’s middle way to the balance of loving-kindness and discipline in Jewish mysticism, and the non-dual teachings of Advaita Vedanta. Discover how stillness serves as the…
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Comforting the Ego Through Self-Inquiry: A Gentle Path into the Mystic
Advaita Vedanta, Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Hindu Sacred Texts and Scriptures, Insights, IntoTheMystic, ME/CFS Mindful Healing & Meditation Practices, ME/CFS Prayers: Finding Solace and Strength in Spirituality, ME/CFS Self-Compassion: Embracing Healing and Understanding, Meditation Practices: Paths to Inner Peace and Clarity, Mindfulness, Meditation and Personal Growth, Practices of Self-Inquiry (Atma Vichara), Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, Teacher: Sri Ramana Maharshi, Yoga: Pathways to Inner Peace and Spiritual RealizationThis post explores the practice of self-inquiry through a compassionate approach, comforting the ego with the recognition of Tat Tvam Asi—You are That. Drawing from Tibetan teachings and the Upanishads, it discusses the dissolution of the ego, the shift in identification from the ordinary mind to the pristine mind, and the deep stillness of awareness.…
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Neti Neti Series No. 8: Embracing Amusement as a Sign of Growing Detachment
Explore the deepening practice of Neti Neti as you move from feeling disturbed by mental events to observing them with lighthearted detachment. Discover how amusement and relaxation during meditation signal a growing detachment and a profound shift toward inner peace and equanimity.
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Neti Neti Series No. 7: Deepening Practice Through Breath and Mantra Coordination
Discover how coordinating the Neti Neti mantra with the breath can enhance meditation practice, deepen relaxation, and bring greater mindfulness. Learn how this simple yet profound technique can align the rhythms of body and mind, guiding you into a state of peace and stillness.
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Poem: Look to the Moon
Bridging Hearts and Minds, Caravan of Love: Interfaith Healing & Harmony, Eastern Spiritual Traditions, Meditation Practices: Paths to Inner Peace and Clarity, Mindfulness, Meditation and Personal Growth, Poetry: Expressions of Spirit, Heart, and Insight., POETRY: Yoga, Advaita Vedanta, Nonduality, Etc., Practices of Neti Neti, Practices of Self-Inquiry (Atma Vichara), Spirituality, Psychology, and Personal Growth, Synchronized Global Well-Being, Teacher: Sri Ramana Maharshi, Teacher: Tibetan Master: Orgyen Chowang Rinpoche, Teacher: Zen Master: Dogen, Teacher: Zen Master: Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, Teachings: Mahayana Teachings of Compassion and Wisdom, Teachings: Theravada: Teachings of the Buddha, Teachings: Tibetan Teachings of the Buddha, Teachings: Zen Teachings of the Buddha, Universal Responsibility: Spiritual Teachings for Global HarmonyExplore the essence of spiritual teachings from Ramana Maharshi, Orgyen Chowang, and Buddhism in this heart-teaching poem. “Look to the Moon” is a meditative journey in iambic meter, guiding readers to transcend the intellectual pursuit of truth and rest in the stillness of their true nature. Discover how the Self, Pristine Mind, Buddha Nature, and…
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Patanjali No. 1: Introduction to the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: A Journey Into the Heart of Yoga
Discover the ancient wisdom of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali in this introductory post. Learn what these 2,000-year-old teachings reveal about the mind, self-realization, and the path of Raja Yoga. Using Swami Vivekananda’s translation, we explore why these sutras are essential for anyone seeking inner peace, spiritual growth, and the true meaning of yoga. Whether…
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