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Remembering Our Oneness

Posted on March 3, 2015 by

Originally posted on Blazing Light of Glory:
As I’ve reviewed my notes, circles, and underlinings in The Course from these last few weeks, I have recollected how the theme of remembering is being woven through the lessons. Regular reminders always help concepts,…

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The Five Koshas

Posted on February 7, 2014 by

In the last post on the 12th Nakshatra, I briefly mentioned the Koshas of Vendanta and Yoga philosophy, which reminded me that I had prepped to write about them quite some time ago. Kosha, कोश, means cup, vessel, bucket, or covering. … Continue reading →

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Purushaarthas: The Four Motivations of Life

Posted on June 20, 2013 by

Let’s now discuss the four motivations of life, the Purushaarthas पुरुषार्थ. They are Dharma धर्म, Artha आर्थ, Kama कामा, and Moksha मोक्ष. The Purushaarthas are also called the four aims, pillars, purposes, and urges. The first three, Dharma, Artha, and Kama are human pursuits, which … Continue reading →

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Om Mani Padme Hum: The Bodhisattva Mantra

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

Om Mani Padme Hum is a mantra associated with                                                               … Continue reading →

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The Way of the Bodhisattva, the Way of Peace

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

Bodhisattvas, wisdom or enlightenment beings, are                                                            those who wish to be … Continue reading →

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Bardo: Life, Death, & Everything In-Between

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

From the Buddhist perspective, death is not the end,                                                             and … Continue reading →

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Asceticism and Liberation from Suffering

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

There was a news article this week that reported on                                                             … Continue reading →

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Living Life to the Fullest

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

It seems like so many of us drift through everyday                                                             … Continue reading →

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