How to Develop Sattwa Guna
Q: Can you please guide me as to how to increase the predominance of sattwa guna so as to move steadily in the path of devotion while continence is being practiced? Two things are necessary to help the sadhaka increase in sattwa, and both are … Continue reading
Are You Among the “Nirvanics”?
“Nirvanics” mentioned in this article The way of the wise “Those who meditate with perseverance, constantly working hard at it, are the wise who experience Nirvana, the ultimate freedom from chains” (Dhammapada 23). Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh religion, frequently used the expression “godwards” … Continue reading
Six Quick Answers to Spiritual Questions
Here are answers to some of the spiritual questions which readers have asked us. If you have questions on spiritual life, we invite you to explore our site to increase your knowledge, or use our contact form here. Q: If I am not mistaken, the … Continue reading
3 Factors for Maintaining Brahmacharya
Q: How can I succeed in maintaining brahmacharya? It is not easy. Whenever we begin any positive endeavor it is only natural that opposition to it will arise, both from without and within. However, “greater is he that is in you, than he that is … Continue reading
The Unholy Trinity of Yoga
Two of the most important words in analyzing the dilemma of the human condition are Raga and Dwesha–the powerful duo that motivate virtually all human endeavor. Buddha, in common with all philosophers of India, continually refers to them, so an understanding of their import is … Continue reading
Sitting Like the Buddha
When Gotama Buddha sat beneath the bodhi tree he vowed that until he was enlightened he would not get up even if his flesh and bones were to be dissolved. This is why it is said that Buddha got enlightenment because he knew how to … Continue reading