Wisdom Skill

The word, dharma, signifies the “way” or manner of living which realizes or displays enlightenment.  This was established over a couple of thousand years ago by the Buddha.  The system of Enlightenment envisioned by him was presented in a particular time and place that was appropriate in that time’s mindset.  How would a more modern dharma be presented? Read the rest of this entry

Although there are specific addictions that warrant detox and isolated withdrawal, such as drug and alcohol addiction, most of our common forms are internal and psychological.  Examples of these common forms are overeating, shopping, gambling and sex/romance.  These types do not need any specific detox, but can be eliminated through psychological means and training. Read the rest of this entry

Many people seek after some exalted condition as a “state” and think that this will solve all life’s problems, or that somehow this will transfer over into all living processes.  The rude awakening will show otherwise.  Some people believe that a state confers upon this person some sort of religious or spiritual “status”, and they are treated in traditional gestures and respect. Read the rest of this entry

Normally, we think of good health as the absence of disease, plus the feeling of well-being, whatever the degree.  This is certain correct in relation to conventional standards.  But there is another criteria for good health. Read the rest of this entry

When people think of Yoga, they usually think of the physical aspect of the system, or Hatha Yoga, which involves a complete physical culture for developing energy, health and well-being (through its many postures and breathing exercises).  Also there are those who have studied the philosophical aspect of the system which defines the word as “union or yoke” with the transcendent.  What are other definitions or aspects of the word which could shed light on its practical meaning, especially as it pertains to Self-knowledge? Read the rest of this entry

There are many philosophical and religious definitions of Morality.  We often associate it with the choice and type of action.  For example, a moral act is the choice to help a friend over watching television.  It is also defined in relation to behavioral goodness.  The “good” has always been considered to be ultimately a moral issue and consideration.  Many religious systems have a built in moral code that is somehow connected to the religious laws and beliefs of the religion itself.  Finally, there are different philosophical definitions of what is moral, analyzed by great analytical philosophers, such as Kant (in his moral imperative).  However, is there really an objective morality? Read the rest of this entry

One of the most often used phrases one will hear these days is the saying, “to be in the present”.  Of course, it is a very profound way of being that is the heart of spiritual practice.  However, the art of present centered living is does not depend entirely upon how the attention is used. Read the rest of this entry

Meditation is usually thought of as doing some activity, such as engaging techniques.  For example, we are taught to sit still and concentrate on a sound or watch the breath, etc.  However, true Meditation is an inner attitude or condition of Space that is our true Nature.  Read the rest of this entry

We encounter many Identities inside our self, but we often do not know or recognize what or who our Real Self just actually is or refers to. One of the reasons why this is the case, stems from Read the rest of this entry