Jesus Speaks of Meditation, Part 2
A Continuation of Jesus Speaks of Meditation: Wisdom from the Aquarian Gospel In Eastern Christianity, meditation is called Hesychia–a Greek word meaning Silence. A monastery is often called a hesychasterion, a place of silence. Regarding meditation, Jesus tells the magian: “The Silence is the kingdom … Continue reading
Beyond Theory and Belief to Actual Experience
In this week’s podcast, Abbot George Burke speaks of the necessity of experience in spiritual life, and the fact that too often mere theory is offered as a substitute. The talk is from a satsang in which he comments on the preface to Raja Yoga, … Continue reading
Jesus Speaks of Meditation, Part 1
Wisdom from the Aquarian Gospel “And Jesus said, There is a Silence where the soul may meet its God, and there the fount of wisdom is, and all who enter are immersed in light, and filled with wisdom, love and power” (Aquarian Gospel 40:3). The … Continue reading
The Final Stages of Samadhi
Sutras 49 through 51 of Book One of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Sutra 49. The knowledge based on inference or testimony is different from direct knowledge obtained in the higher states of consciousness (I-48) because it is confined to a particular object (or aspect). That is, such … Continue reading
Remembering Sivananda, Podcast Part 2
During his first trip to India in 1962 Swami Nirmalananda Giri (Abbot George Burke) was blessed to spend time with the great Swami Sivananda at his ashram in Rishikesh. In this three-part podcast Abbot George shares his memories of this saint with visitors to our … Continue reading
The Mystical Outlook of Original Christianity
A Commentary on the Odes of Solomon. The Odes are the earliest known Christian mystical hymns and poetry (discover more). Behold! the Lord is our mirror. Open (your) eyes and see them in Him. And learn the manner of your face, and declare praises to … Continue reading