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How I Figured Out My Teacher Is the Devil. ~ By Shelley Adelle
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 12, 2012
Thank you for that last email. I had to sit and think about when I have, in truth, been all of those things because, sure enough, I am prone to the darkness within just like you.71 views
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The Yoga Revolution: Bridging the Gap between Spiritualism & Materialism. ~ Rohan James
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 11, 2012
It’s time to wake up. Contrary to what advertisers and most major religions teach, happiness is not “out there”. There is no power outside of ourselves that can make us happy. Happiness has never been out there and yet day after day, year after year we go “out there” looking for it.129 views
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Living in an Infinite Universe.
by Andrew Cohen on Feb 10, 2012
Last week I gave a talk at Alex and Allyson Grey’s Chapel of Sacred Mirrors (CoSM) in upstate New York. I based the talk on an interesting story that I had heard on NPR earlier that morning about some new scientific discoveries that support the surprising hypothesis that apparently the material universe is infinite. Included here is an excerpt from my talk (a rough transcript). Enjoy!201 views
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Quote of the Day: How to Change the World in 260 Words.
by Benjamin Riggs on Feb 9, 2012
Our created nature as human beings is like a blueprint467 views
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What to do when it becomes unbearable (don’t run for the hills).
by Writing Our Way Home on Feb 8, 2012
"To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake is to be continually thrown out of the nest." ~Pema Chodron659 views
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At The Faults Of Enlightenment
by HawaH on Feb 7, 2012
Enlightenment is not searching for perfection… it is finding perfection in the most unusual and disorderly things. Enlightenment is not wishing you had something that you didn’t, but even with nothing always having all that you need.348 views
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A Simple Meditation Tip: Experience the Haunting Silence of your Radiant Mind!
by Benjamin Riggs on Feb 7, 2012
A simple tip that may help deepen your practice.1,328 views
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Buddhadharma Without Credentials. ~ Linda V. Lewis
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 6, 2012
As Trungpa Rinpoche said, “Where there’s no perceiver, our perceptions can dance among themselves. But the perceiver doesn’t have to take part in that party. In other words, you can’t watch your own burial service.”355 views
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Silent Ca-Ching: of Fish and Money. “Four Fish” Review.
by Karl Saliter on Feb 6, 2012
If I told you the picture is sexier than Cindy, that cheerleader who always looked down her nose at you, I'd be lying. Sexy it aint.37 views
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Sex, Lies & a Great Master.
by Karl Saliter on Feb 4, 2012
I believe Dharma would tell me to mind my business, to trust absolutely in karma, and to lock my bike.989 views
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Meditation, the B52s, and Spaciousness. ~ Chad Woodland
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 4, 2012
Yes, we Shambhala Buddhist enjoy parties and we love to dance. So we're on the dance floor and the B52s Love Shack comes on and its always been one of my favorite tunes. Great times ensue154 views
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Meditation Isn’t For Me. ~ Dr. Reggie Ray
by Benjamin Riggs on Feb 2, 2012
I don’t really meditate. That’s not my thing.1,127 views
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Where’s My Universal Fairy Godmother? ~ Tracy Crossley
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 2, 2012
My very apparent lack of wish fulfillment caught up with me today. It hit me while on my slightly rainy run; it caused me to yell out “I give up”!208 views
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7 Principles for Integrated Spirituality.
by Julian Walker on Feb 2, 2012
Seven Principles for Integrated Spirituality.1,590 views
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Predictions for Year of the Water Dragon 2012.
by Jennifer Bonetto on Feb 2, 2012
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I’ll Fly Away: Blues, Spirituality & Biking with Lauris Vidal.
by Michael Levin on Feb 2, 2012
Lauris Vidal and I spent an afternoon together talking music, bikes and the roots of his spiritual, bluesy get up and ride music. This is the result.64 views
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Hope. ~ Julia McCabe
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 2, 2012
Every morning the sun rises. A massive ball of fire, of spherical perfection and hot bright plasma floats in the middle of our solar system. It knows when to rise and fall and it does so regardless if we tell it to or not. Tomorrow morning, roll out of bed and stare at it. It's so bright it'll hurt your eyes and its genius proportions and miraculous properties are still there and will always be there, even if you forget about them. It will warm your spirit if you let it.99 views
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Saints, Shamans, and Comic Books. ~ Sascha Kyssa
by elephantjournal.com on Feb 1, 2012
Comparing the “superhero’s journey” to that of a saint we see a number of immediate parallels.200 views
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Love & the Yoga of Impatience.
by Eric Klein on Feb 1, 2012
I wish to have Love in my life... and yes, I know it is close in terms of time. I just have to be ready to receive it. But I am too impatient to get it. So much so that sometimes I start doubting that I'll get it.600 views
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Have You Questioned Your Yoga Practice Lately?
by Valerie Carruthers on Feb 1, 2012
Gently. Naturally. Easily. Yoga? Really? Those three words come up more frequently in ads promoting the benefits of laxative products than they do in relation to Yoga practice.535 views
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Mat Kearney: Hippie Revolutionary Christian Rocker. {Interview} ~ Greg Eckard
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 30, 2012
"I'm sorry the church has become a lobbyist group for greed and things that have nothing to do with the character of Christ," he says. "He chose to love the unlovable, the needy and the sick and the orphaned."87 views
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The Guru.
by Joseph Boquiren on Jan 30, 2012
The gurus of ancient India were bearded and held classes in the jungle.236 views
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Zombie Apocalypse In Your Studio.
by Karl Saliter on Jan 30, 2012
Everything is cool, warm ups are completed, and just as you’re busting out the first sun salutation, in walk the undead, and everyone gets mercilessly eaten.143 views
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Ginsberg, The Mayan Jungle & a Bear Who Will Eat You.
by Karl Saliter on Jan 27, 2012
This poem is Allen praying his grace transfer to you, reader. Praying for you to snap out of it, with the considerable evocative nuance of this master poet. He prays for you and to you, and none of it comes off as prayer.353 views
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Don’t Touch My F*cking Toast. ~ Cameron Gilley
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 27, 2012
Over the past 96 hours I have created out of him the most elaborate super-villain. This toast-stealing scoundrel, who would step over his own starving children to get the last piece of toast all for himself, dropping crumbs and dripping honey on them as he satisfies his own selfish desires. And I’m the hero, glowing with the radiance of justice, avowed to make him pay for his crimes.1,504 views
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I Know How God Feels.
by Karl Saliter on Jan 27, 2012
I find the rhino more noble than Jerry. There is a perfection in the beast, which the killer hiding behind his gun (and the backup guns all around him) lacks. I believe paying hunters are cowards and thieves. They hide under the strong arms of the professional hunter. They are stealing a false sense of virility, which they wear like the cheapest cologne on the planet. They don the fool's grin, but not in a good way.374 views
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Quote of the Day: Melting the Ego.
by Benjamin Riggs on Jan 26, 2012
74 Words that will melt your ego into a great big puddle of love!1,681 views
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Exit Here.
by Clare Polencheck on Jan 26, 2012
...anything’s better than idling in this mess forever!102 views
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Does Your Relationship Ever Drive You Crazy?
by Ed & Deb Shapiro on Jan 25, 2012
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Three College Roommates Check Out “BetterListen!” (review). ~ Lindsay Friedman
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 25, 2012
Do you need healing, relationship counseling, meditation, guidance from God, or Buddhist teachings? BetterListen!com is an online media distributor of video, audio and downloadable mp3s.77 views
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Change and Process in Life and on the Yoga Mat: One Man’s Experience. ~ David Dionisio
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 24, 2012
Carl Rogers, the founder of Humanistic Psychology, expressed that the Ideal Self is one which has the confidence to have a constructive relationship with any experience.150 views
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The Wrinkles of Existence. ~ Amanda Ramcharitar
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 24, 2012
The dilemma with travel is that sometimes the outside world is very distracting in its beauty and mystery. Sometimes it takes being in one place to really see what is emerging from within oneself. This confrontation with oneself can be quite blinding at first.59 views
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An Enlightened Society Reflects Great Art. ~ Cynthia Carvajal
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 23, 2012
Art Basel is known as “the most prestigious art show in the Americas” attended by curators and art collectors from around the world.99 views
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Reflections on the Godfather of American Kirtan. ~ Melissa Codispoti
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 23, 2012
KD is one of the most authentic human beings I have ever met. His humility in the face of this new found kirtan fame is welcome, if not a bit surprising.862 views
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In Defense of Festivals: 10 Reasons to go to Wanderlust.
by Megan Romo on Jan 23, 2012
Okay, I know that Wanderlust has expanded over the years and along with their city events they have a number of other large festivals across the U.S., but I’m going to make myself a target and assert that not a one of them cam touch the scenery at the California Wanderlust site. Where else can you practice handstands 8,000 feet above sea level to the faint sounds of kirtan and a gentle pine scent that no car freshener can touch? Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevadas are extraordinarily compelling. Want to give Gaia some love? There’s no better place than Squaw Valley, CA.417 views
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Ambivalence & Doubt on the Spiritual Path. ~ Belle DeArmon Alonzo
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 23, 2012
Building your own spiritual path from scratch and life experience is not easy, quite the opposite.133 views
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Did Someone say Dharma?
by Braja Sorensen on Jan 22, 2012
Dharma is what lies behind the door marked "Spiritual Equality." Open it and step inside and leave all other labels at the threshold...475 views
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Making Friends With Your Ego. ~ Ram Giri
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 22, 2012
So what is it? Do we need to get over it, or make it strong? The answer is: both. You think that’s paradoxical? Definitely!343 views
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Be Bold, Brilliant & Bodacious. ~ Sherri Rosen & Tyler Blanski
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 22, 2012
Too often we play it safe, hedge our bets, look for the easiest road. And, when we are afraid to take risks or to pursue our dreams, we settle for what's familiar and safe. But the odds are that when we are only okay, out of danger or home free, we are not living from our hearts. Sure, we might be unhurt, uninjured and unscathed, but we are not really living either.46 views
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Meditation on Spilled Milk.
by Alexandra Folz on Jan 22, 2012
Weary children sleep late, school awaits, predictable moments no longer apply. Mom the director scans clipboard events. Force past schedule or practice presence?240 views
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Religiousness and the Spiritual Path. ~ Chad Woodland
by elephantjournal.com on Jan 19, 2012
Just as monks do with their religious convictions, we can use those inspirations to drive our spiritual journey.101 views
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