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* In the past, this mind went wandering Where is wished, as it liked, and as it pleased. Now I will restrain it wisely, As an elephant keeper does an elephant in rut. -- Dhp 326 Wisdom arises from [spiritual] practice; Without practice it decays. Knowing this two-way path for gain and loss, Conduct yourself so that wisdom grows. -- Dhp 282

  • Christians -- What can you tell me about Lectio Divina?

    How does one practice Lectio Divina? What are your personal experiences with Lectio Divina? What insights have you gained and/or what have you learned? Any and all comments, thoughts, and ideas are very much appreciated. Thank you in advance.

    1 AnswerReligion & Spirituality6 years ago
  • What is the universal definition of God?

    If you were asked to provide a dictionary company with a "dictionary" definition of the word God, what would that be?

    Also, are you defining a noun, verb, or something else?

    Thank you very much in advance :)

    5 AnswersWords & Wordplay6 years ago
  • What is the universal definition of God?

    This applies to all faiths - Christian, Jew, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, Atheist, etc.

    If you had to come up with the "dictionary" definition of God, what would it be?

    Thanks in advance :)

    14 AnswersReligion & Spirituality6 years ago
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    What are your thoughts on Paramahansa Yogananda, the Christian Hindu Yogi's perspective on Christ & Christianity?

    From a review of his 1500 page commentary of the Gospels:

    The book is about communion with the “Christ Consciousness,” to which Jesus of Nazareth was connected, according to Yogananda; further, he says that the second coming of Christ is an awakening of the Christ Consciousness within Christians who are able to fully commune with the Holy Spirit, and thus with God, the Word, or Aum, reflecting of Yogananda’s blending of Christianity and yogic philosophy. The blending of the two is compatible with the idea of yoga (remember that the word “yoga” means “union”), but not just union of mind/body/spirit, but of union with the Christ Consciousness, which he says anyone and everyone can achieve.

    4 AnswersReligion & Spirituality6 years ago
  • Why "God the Father" & "God the Son"? Why not "God the Mother" & "God the Daughter?"?

    Why impose gender on something that has no gender? Doesn't it make more sense that "God" is ultamately beyond such coarse human labels?

    9 AnswersReligion & Spirituality6 years ago
  • Arguments for and/or against Orthodox Christianity?

    This is mainly directed towards practicing Christians. I know many atheists will argue agains all Christianity and religion in general, but this question is only in regards to Orthodox vs. Protestant Christianity. Please be thoughtful and respectful in your answers. Thank you in advance :)

    7 AnswersReligion & Spirituality6 years ago
  • When was the last time you saw a corpse?

    I'm genuinely curious how often people encounter death. Is it often? Or is it rare? It seems to me that western society (or at least American society) really tries to ignore and hide death as if it doesn't even exist. To see a corpse is an excellent reminder of our impermanence and shared human nature. In my opinion, it helps put life in perspective so we can see that all of life as ever so precious.

    11 AnswersReligion & Spirituality7 years ago
  • What do you know to be certain?

    Or is uncertainty the only certainty?

    11 AnswersPhilosophy7 years ago
  • How do you experience the Divine?

    This question is asking for your personal experience of divinity, not theory and beliefs coming from scripture please. This pertains to everyone from all faith traditions and spiritual backgrounds. As such, everyone's answer is completely valid.

    Thank you for taking the time to answer :)

    5 AnswersReligion & Spirituality7 years ago
  • How do you experience the Divine?

    This question is asking for your personal experience of divinity, not theory and beliefs coming from scripture please. This pertains to everyone from all faith traditions and spiritual backgrounds. As such, everyone's answer is completely valid.

    Thank you for taking the time to answer :)

    42 AnswersPhilosophy7 years ago
  • How do you experience the Divine?

    This pertains to all faith traditions - Christian, Jew, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, etc. This question is asking for your personal experience, not theory coming from scripture. As such, everyone's answer is completely valid.

    2 AnswersReligion & Spirituality7 years ago
  • Looking for some constructive feedback. What do you think . . . ?

    I had this assignment for a class in which I had to come up with a life's mission statement. Something in terms of how I want to live in all areas of life. This is what I came up with:

    My mission is to live deeply in each moment in order to alleviate the suffering of both myself and others.

    - I vow to do no harm and treat all I meet with peace, kindness, and compassion. I will live simply, with present moment awareness, and practice the virtue of generosity by sharing with those in need.

    - I vow to take care of this body every day, with adequate exercise and proper nutrition, to aid in the care of the mind so I can have the strength to keep myself open to the suffering of the world.

    - Above all else, I am to stress the importance of skillfulness in all I do physically, verbally, and mentally.

    What do y'all think? I would appreciate any comments or feedback. Thank you & be well :)

    6 AnswersReligion & Spirituality8 years ago
  • Looking for some constructive feedback. What do you think . . . ?

    I had this assignment for a class in which I had to come up with a life's mission statement. Something in terms of how I want to live in all areas of life. This is what I came up with:

    My mission is to live deeply in each moment in order to alleviate the suffering of both myself and others.

    - I vow to do no harm and treat all I meet with peace, kindness, and compassion. I will live simply, with present moment awareness, and practice the virtue of generosity by sharing with those in need.

    - I vow to take care of this body every day, with adequate exercise and proper nutrition, to aid in the care of the mind so I can have the strength to keep myself open to the suffering of the world.

    - Above all else, I am to stress the importance of skillfulness in all I do physically, verbally, and mentally.

    What do y'all think? I would appreciate any comments or feedback. Thank you & be well :)

    3 AnswersPhilosophy8 years ago
  • What is the single most important event in all of human history?

    Why? What changed things, for good or ill, more than any other event or occurrence?

    18 AnswersPhilosophy9 years ago
  • Help with Finding a Tripod?

    I am in need of a tripod that can easily be used in hiking adventures. I also can't afford anything above $100. I came across the Trekpod II which seems to be a perfect fit. It can be used as a monopod, tripod, and hiking stick. It is under $100 and has a lifetime warranty.

    I'm just wondering if anybody has any experience using a trekpod. I'm also questioning whether or not it will hold my camera, a Canon EOS Rebel XT with a 55-250mm lens. I am welcoming any opinions and/or suggestions about purchasing a decent quality, low budget, tripod that can be used for nature and wildlife photography. Thank you in advance :)

    http://www.sellnsend.com/p-349-trek-tech-trekpod-i...

    4 AnswersPhotography9 years ago
  • Help with Finding a Tripod?

    I am in need of a tripod that can easily be used in hiking adventures. I also can't afford anything above $100. I came across the Trekpod II which seems to be a perfect fit. It can be used as a monopod, tripod, and hiking stick. It is under $100 and has a lifetime warranty.

    I'm just wondering if anybody has any experience using a trekpod. I'm also questioning whether or not it will hold my camera, a Canon EOS Rebel XT with a 55-250mm lens. I am welcoming any opinions and/or suggestions about purchasing a decent quality, low budget, tripod that can be used for nature and wildlife photography. Thank you in advance :)

    http://www.sellnsend.com/p-349-trek-tech-trekpod-i...

    3 AnswersCameras9 years ago
  • To all you Buddhist hating thumb downers: Do you ever read the questions & answers you hate on?

    Or do you just see the word "Buddhism" and instantly freak out due to feelings of intolerance, hatred, and ill-will. Just a suggestion, but maybe if you read some of the answers you are thumbs downing, it might help alleviate those feelings. Please feel free to comment and if you really need to, thumbs down all the other answers.

    Hatred never ends through hatred.

    By non-hate alone does it end.

    This is an ancient truth.

    -- The Buddha

    May all beings be free. Free from anger, free from hatred, free from hostility. May all beings enjoy the peace and happiness life has to offer :)

    8 AnswersReligion & Spirituality9 years ago
  • Buddhists: Who or what is "Mara" to you?

    In the texts, Mara is sometimes described like a buddhist devil, a so called anti-deity. Other times it seems Mara is only the workings of a defiled mind. Either way, the Buddha had much contact and familiarity with Mara, and was able to see him for what he truly was. So I am curious about other points of view on this. Who / What is Mara to you?

    7 AnswersReligion & Spirituality1 decade ago
  • Buddhist monk allowable foods?

    I understand that buddhist monks eat only once or twice a day. I also know that there are certain foods and drinks that are allowed after midday. Can anyone tell me what these are? Do these foods also need to be offered?

    3 AnswersReligion & Spirituality1 decade ago