What is Karma Yoga? The attitude with which we take action. When is the best time to practice? Anytime during the waking state. What is the purpose of Karma Yoga? To purify binding fears and desires, reduce emotional and mental disturbance and cultivate predominate sattva (peace of mind). Thus preparing the mind for the assimilation […]
Low self-esteem is one of the great dis-eases of our modern culture. When the Dalai Lama first visited the United States, he had no idea what it was as it was non-existent in Tibet. Low self-esteem results from a variety of factors including: neglectful parents, negative peer groups, trauma/abuse, the media as it relates to […]
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By Ramji (James Swartz) Short answer: God is a word that means many things to many people so this is not a question that easily lends itself to a short answer. However, if by God you mean some kind of being that lives in a heavenly realm somewhere “out there,” then no, Vedanta does not […]
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Last evening in Meditation & Discussion there was an inquiry into the issue of helping others. This piggy-backed on the previous week’s inquiry from Dharma Talk on how to speak about the gift of Vedanta (Self knowledge) to others. More than one teacher has shared that we need to be cautious about “helping” others. Until […]
Whatever we own, “my …,” be it a thought, feeling, sensation, object or experience – binds us. And due to the nature of the field of existence (maya), sometimes what we own will feel good, other times, not so good. Best to release ownership and doership. The field (Creator) owns and does it all! We […]
Remove my ignorance – the likes and dislikes, fears and desires, that influence my actions. Let me act instead from understanding and dharma, the nature of creation, which is love. Remove my attachment to this body-mind, and the objects and experiences that appear as thoughts in my mind. Let me know your love, the source […]
The final stage of bhakti (devotion), as shared by the Narada Bhakti Sutras, is non-dual love. The first stage is love of objects, then God, followed by love of Self knowledge and finally actualizing Self love. In realizing my essential nature as non-dual love, I no longer NEED to receive love or even give it. […]
Satsang with Marisa 6.27.17 “One who sees inaction in action, and action in inaction, is wise among (people).” Bhagavad Gita, 4.18 Marisa: Eaden thank you for guiding the meditation last night. One of the questions that arose was about how to assimilate the teachings between the right actions of karma yoga and the notion that there […]
