Peace

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Hello everyone. As Sri Bruceji suggested, we have gone on a "no attachment"

policy for a while due to the recent Nimda virus that was going around. That

is why many of the pictures have not appeared along with the text. Everyone

these days needs to have virus protection installed on their computer.

 

Here is a repost from earlier about list policies and off topic posting. All

new members are currently moderated for a while unless we already know them.

Understanding the spiritual and philosophical orientation of this list is

important. We are not a politically oriented list, although at times we are

open to discussions where politics and spirituality intersect. In a

spiritual fellowship, this has to be in the context of amity and mutual

respect for each others beliefs.

 

I reposted this earlier and it may be worth repeating again. It does not

speak to any one in particular and is meant only for general information. I

thank the new and old members for their understanding. God bless you all.

 

1. Although we promote world peace through prayer, understanding, and

dialogue, we will probably not solve any major political issues on this list

using language that may be considered inflammatory. Words which are sharp

and strong invariably invite a similar reaction from others. The context of

discussions on this list is Ahimsa or nonviolence. There are many members

here who model that for us and it is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

 

2. Is it possible for people with very diverse beliefs and opinion to come

together in spiritual fellowship and love each other and each other's God?

If God is One, it must be possible. Sorry, that sounds so trite, but I don't

know how else to put it. If God Is One, Your God and My God must be the

Same. If God Is the Center That is Everywhere, then We are All That One

Center.

 

3. At a practical level, since this is a spiritual fellowship, we need to

choose our words with care and sensitivity to others of all religions and

faiths and beliefs. This is not always easy, but the alternative is not any

better.

 

Here is the general description of the list.

 

 

This discussion group is meant to be an open Satsanga and is blessed by Sri

Ramana Maharshi, the great Jnani Sage of Arunachala. a is in

the best tradition of a joyous spiritual fellowship for facilitating the

Recognition of the Eternal Reality that is One's Own Self. "I Am That!" This

is the uncompromising, simple, and yet Radical Truth proclaimed in a variety

of ways by the ancient and modern Sages of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and

Taoism. In Advaita Vedanta, the highest teaching emphasizes the complete

identity of the Individual Soul with the Supreme Soul. In Tibetan Buddhism,

Dzogchen is considered the supreme teaching and represents the nondual focus

on one's innate wakefulness. How beautiful the variety of expressions in so

many different traditions! We embrace this variety with great joy and in

fellowship in a.

 

No religion or teacher or tradition has a monopoly on the Essential Truth of

Reality which is Our Own Nature. In this context, a focuses on

the aspirations and experiences of individuals on the spiritual path.

Everyone interested in any of the Shiva and Shakti traditions, and the

related yogic and tantric paths as well as those practicing primarily the

cognitive methods of the pure nondual teachings of great Jnanis such as

Ramana Maharshi are welcome to join. The discussions are typically expected

to focus on Self-Realization, Kundalini Shakti and Its Manifestations,

God-Realization, the Goddess, Enlightenment, and various types of Samadhis

(Savikalpa and Nirvikalpa). Discussion of various teachers and teachings can

also be enriching as long as there is mutual respect and a feeling of amity

in the conversation. Humor and poetry and other artistic expressions of the

spiritual life are encouraged and supported. May God Bless everyone with

Peace, Joy, and Understanding. May we all nourish and heal each other in the

spirit of Compassion, Wisdom and Love. OM Shanti, Shanti, Shanti. Peace to

all living beings.