IBN ‘ARABI AND THE CHRIST
I remember the first time I ever heard my master recite the verse of Ibn’Arabi. It was Christmas day. And my master said this poem, in part,describes the consciousness of Mohammad, Jesus, Buddha and anyone who achieves union with the Rose, with God. I knew something of this poem but my master spoke it differently, adding to it as one might to a song they were playfully singing. Later that...
Read MoreInto the Dark Alone?…
We sense there is some sort of spirit that loves birds and the animals and the ants- Perhaps the same one who gave a radiance to you in you mother’s womb. Is it logical you would be walking around entirely orphaned now?? The truth is you turned away yourself, And decided to go into the dark...
Read MoreA couple more words on death….
Don’t depend on death to liberate you from your imperfections. You are exactly the same after death as you were before. Nothing changes; you only give up the body. If you are a thief or a liar or a cheater before death, you don’t become an angel merely by dying. If such were possible, then let us all go and jump in the ocean now and become angels at once! Whatever you have made of...
Read MoreLong Live….
Long live the beauty that comes down and through and onto all of us. —singer-songwriter Laurie Anderson Long live impudence! It’s my guardian angel in this world. —Albert Einstein Long live the weeds that overwhelm My narrow vegetable realm !— The bitter rock, the barren soil That force the son of man to toil; All things unholy, marked by curse, The ugly of the universe. The rough,...
Read MoreOn Karma
“Karma is only a store of unspent energies, of unfulfilled desires, and fears not understood. The store is being constantly replenished by new desires and fears. It need not be so forever. Understand the root cause of your fears-estrangement from yourself; and of desires – the longing for the self, and your karma will dissolve like a dream.” – Nisargadatta...
Read MoreLike Minded Folk
There is something so incredibly life-affirming about the kind of joy and fellowship that emerges when many human beings, inspired by spiritual values and a higher sense of purpose, come together. The Buddha, when asked if association with like-minded people was a part of the holy life, is reported to have declared: “Association with like-minded people is not a part of the holy life, it is...
Read MoreI Want Both of Us
I Want Both of Us To start talking about this great love As if you, I and the Sun were all married And living in a tiny room, Helping each other to cook, Do the wash, Weave and sew Care for our beautiful Animals. We all leave each morning To labor on the earth’s field. No one does not lift a great pack. I want both of us to start singing like two Traveling minstrels About this extraordinary...
Read MoreJust what is a ‘friend’ anyway?
In Arabic, there are 12 levels of friendship. 1. Zameel — someone you have a nodding acquaintance with 2. Jalees — someone you’re comfortable sitting with for a period of time 3. Sameer — you have good conversation with them; this is where things get serious 4. Nadeem — a drinking companion (just tea) that you might call when you’re free 5. Sahib — someone who’s concerned for your...
Read MoreThe Happiest Man
The oldest man in the world? The happiest man alive? A yoga genius? Who is Swami Sivananda? He was born in 1896 and has lived through three centuries! Full of life, energy, and a charm, 123-year-old Swami Sivananda is a rare look at purity, simplicity, and happiness. He laughs when asked if this generation can live to his age “No, not possible. This is the kalyug and everyone is too greedy!”...
Read MoreSaving Yourself–Saving the World
“Would you like to save the world from the degradation and destruction it seems destined for? Then step away from shallow mass movements and quietly go to work on your own self-awareness. If you want to awaken all of humanity, then awaken all of yourself. If you want to eliminate the suffering in the world, then eliminate all that is dark and negative in yourself. Truly, the greatest gift...
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