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Dear Advaitins:

 

I have been following the thread about a primer for Advaita. The idea

of using the FAQ forum intrigued me and I have , in the spirit of

pitching in on a difficult but worthy task, compiled my idea of what

some of these questions might be.

 

1. Advaita means not-two, implying One. Can this One be explained

with concepts?

 

2. Why does someone talk about something that is impossible to

impart to another?

 

3. Is Advaita a religion? Is it a part of any religion?

 

4. Is Advaita a philosophy?

 

5. Why is non-violence so important?

 

6. Does Advaita negate existence and see it as Illusion?

 

7. How is one to view the idea that the world arises with the mind?

Doesn't the world remain when I don't perceive it?

 

8. If the Advaitist sees only one, and the observer, observing, and

observed event are the same, then why do I feel like I am my body and

not the things I see?

 

9. In Advaita is individuality seen as an illusion? Please, explain!

 

10. Would you explain about being and non-being. What is non-being?

 

11. How does Jnana Yoga differ from Raja Yoga?

 

12. Is holding the "I" in the mind the same as being in the moment?

 

13. Is Advaita gaining popularity worldwide?

 

14. Is dispassion seen as a virtue? If so, why?

 

15. Can anyone else cause this illusion to be dispelled in us?

 

16. Is a guru necessary?

 

17. If Consciousness is the underlying nature of mind then how is

the mind to perceive it?

 

18. What is the "Aham Vritti"?

 

I have been on a couple of lists for about a year now and these

seem to be some of the ideas discussed and questions asked.

 

Pranams to all on this esteemed list.

 

Love

Bobby G.