See, the theme of the thread over here is that of human aggression, violence and how to end it. It was in that context that I wrote what I wrote....
It depends on the criteria or parameter that you set on what you think or believe the 'ultimate reality' should be. If you think the state of...
Religion, as I said, is a path to higher states of consciousness, and this is its only true purpose. It defines certain character traits, rituals...
The present alone is that exists. But the egoistic self is caught in time in the past and future, due to the influence of karma or unconscious...
This is similarly expressed in a saying by the Buddha, "Unity can only be manifested by the Binary. Unity itself and the idea of Unity are already...
Existence is not misery. What makes existence a misery is desires and cravings. What could have been a great joy turns into a misery thus.
If by 'western monotheistic religions' you mean christianity too, perhaps there are exceptions. Saint Francis was a superb lover of God, while...
When I remarked about fundamentalism, I meant the rigid organization of religion fuelling violence in the process, and not just a literalist...
The ego meant over here is the separate sense of self, which considers itself separate from the whole. It is the outcome of a mind perpetually in...
This is a very good article. Thank you for putting this here. :)
Being in the midst of beautiful nature. Seeing highly symmetrical flowers or plants. Watching the stars at night. Solitude and silence.
I would be in the midst of nature, enjoying forests, seashores, rivers,lakes and other natural scenery. Would spend a lot of time with dogs, cats...
I would say that fundamentalist religion bordering on aggression and violence begins when religion becomes organized by politician-priests to the...
It need not necessarily be the defence of the physical self, but also the demand of the fragile ego to protect itself. The ego, by nature , is an...
Procrastination due to laziness or lethargy , as per Hinduism or Buddhism , is a tamasic or demonic trait, and does not create any merit for the...
Thinking is the problem. Because with thought, this state ceases, and we come back to the ' Ordinary everyday reality' , boring as usual. And...
It is a valid experience, and as per Advaita, reality as it truly is. Enlightened masters are in this state perpetually. The mind always have a...
This seems to be similar to the state of non-duality , stated in Advaita Vedanta. This is a state where time ceases to exist, and one feels one...
Constantly thinking about death is a good thing. It helps you understand the impermanence of things. It also injects vitality and energy in you in...
I agree with this. But would a true Buddhist, who is well-established in awareness, and blissful and joyful consequently, would have a need for...
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