Viveka: How to Walk Safely in the Jungle of Delusion, Illusion and Deception
“All that glitters is not gold,” is a maxim that can prevent a great deal of mistaken action and thought, including acceptance of ideas that on the surface appear truthful, but if examined prove utterly foolish. Many people love high-flown and seemingly spiritual–and even cosmic–statements that if accepted unquestioningly can appear to be supreme truths throughout one’s life, yet really be foolish or harmful untruths. Learn to be objective.
A Selection from “All Is One” –Plus Some News
Here we share a selection from the fourth chapter of All Is One. The sections in indented italics are from the text of Ellam Ondre, and the normal text is Abbot George’s commentary.
New Book Available: All Is One–A Commentary on Sri Vaiyai R. Subramanian’s Ellam Ondre
We are happy to announce that Abbot George’s latest book, All Is One–A Commentary on Sri Vaiyai R. Subramanian’s Ellam Ondre is now available as a paperback and as an ebook at Amazon and other online bookstores. And for a limited time the ebook is on sale at 99¢.
Learning in the Theater of Life
Through meditation we come to separate ourselves from the movie screen of illusion. Learning is the purpose of the movie, so we do not just throw the switch and leave the theater. Rather, we watch and figure out the meaning of everything. When we have learned the lessons, the movie will stop of itself. Discover how Yoga is the means to learn.
Questions and Answers About Vegetarianism
My mother gave me your Spiritual Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet booklet. I am currently a meat-eater whose attempts at spiritual growth and meditation have been difficult and the information you have provided has shown me how to overcome those difficulties. But I have some questions:
You Know More Than You Think You Do
The famous “baby doctor,” Dr. Spock, opened his book on caring for infants with a statement that astounded everyone. Addressing the mothers reading the book he said: “You know more than you know you do.” And urged them to rely on that knowledge. What he was saying, actually, was that they possessed “mother’s intuition” and should learn to tap it and act on it.