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What Does “Poor in Spirit” Mean?

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit [ptochoi to pneumati]” (Matthew 5:3). Kenneth Wuest in his The New Testament, An Expanded Translation renders this: “the destitute and helpless in the realm … Continue reading

What is Our Essential Nature as Seer?

Self-forgetfulness is the root of all our problems, the essence of samsara itself. Consciousness (chaitanya) is our essential nature. How do we become established in our essential nature?

Are You Among the “Nirvanics”?

Guru Nanak, founder of the Sikh religion, frequently used the expression “godwards” for those who were moving toward Divine Consciousness. We might coin the ungainly word “Nirvanics” for those Buddha is describing in this article.