The Great Secret in Spiritual Life
Is one who “fails” in or “abandons” spiritual life “lost” and hopeless? Find out what Krishna says in this explanation of the Bhagavad Gita.
Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke)
Words Are Not Wisdom – Teachings from Buddha and Others
“Even if he is fond of quoting appropriate texts, the thoughtless man who does not put them into practice himself is like a cowherd counting other people’s cows, not a partner in the Holy Life” (Buddha, from the Dhammapada 19).
Hatching the Egg Through Meditation
Our meditation is like the hatching of an egg. Nothing may seem to be going on, but life is developing on the unseen levels. Find out more.
Arya Dharma, or the Path to Perfected Being
Arya Dharma is the course of action an arya follows to become a perfected being. An arya is one who responds to the inner and upward call without hesitation. For there is nothing nobler than the struggle for higher degrees of life and awareness.
Why to Stand Up for Our Religious Principles
We should not hide our dedication to spiritual life and our firmness in the observation of right conduct. When asked to betray our principles we should never be harsh or accusatory, but we must be firm in our refusal to do wrong.
The Peace and Freedom of Self Knowledge
The attainment of self-knowledge is not the same as working out or puzzle or figuring out a riddle. It has a practical effect: eternal Peace and Freedom. Read this article to find out more.