When That Which Is Perfect Is Come
An introduction to “Christian Non-Dualism,” Swami Nirmalananda’s commentary on Theologia Germanica, which explores the non-dual understanding of God, the soul, and spiritual realization within Christianity.
Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke)
Our Origin as Children of Light
In the Gospel of Thomas, Jesus speaks of humanity’s origin in the Divine Light and describes us as children of the Living Father. In this excerpt from The Gospel of Thomas for Awakening, Swami Nirmalananda Giri explores the meaning of these words and their implications for spiritual evolution, meditation, and the realization of our divine nature.
Straightening Out the Mind
Why is the mind so restless and unreliable? Discover what Buddha and Krishna teach about mastering the mind through patient spiritual practice and meditation.
God in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali: Ishwara as the True Guru
These three sutras reveal both the nature of God and His relationship with the spiritual seeker. Human teachers may instruct, encourage, and guide us, but the eternal Guru is God Himself, present within the heart of every being.
Sacred Imagery & the Divine Presence
Swami Nirmalananda explains why sacred images are far more than artistic representations or reminders: they can become living points of contact with the divine consciousness they embody.
How to Enter the Kingdom
In this profound saying from the Gospel of Thomas, Jesus gives one of the clearest descriptions of spiritual transformation: the passage from divided consciousness into unity.