Guest guest Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Some or all of the following elements may be present in any true spiritual tradition leading to God. You should easily be able to recognize them by using your intellect and proper distinction. All these elements are in common of any true spiritual tradition. These are among others: Love, developing Love toward any living being on earth and beyond. Never excluding any being from Love. Perfect non-violence - in Sanskrit ahimsa, one of the main principles of Mahatma Gandhi during his political career in India - toward all creation, in any situation, any time, anywhere. There can never be such thing like a holy war, a war in the name of Christ, in the name of God or in the name of the church or anyone or anything else. A true spiritual tradition never would support any kind of war or violence - no matter what the cause. It would always strive for a complete peaceful solution without any kind of verbal, mental, emotional or physical violence. A spiritual tradition would never defeat anything or anyone. All is part of God's creation. Rather than defeating something or someone, they would just strive for the Love and Bliss of the Divine. By doing so, everything else may one day be dissolved, without ever having been defeated. The freedom of every being animal or human is sacred. Whether in political, or spiritual life in a monastery, Ashram or church, never may the freedom of an individual be limited in any way. The freedom and independence of ALL involved shall always be protected, re-established and promoted. This is valid for ALL and all ages, including children, who are Divine souls as well, coming to earth for a particular, quiet often very spiritual purpose, and just should be considered beloved guests within a family. How would you treat or tender to beloved guests. So do to your children and the children at school or your neighborhood All are equal, even Saints are nothing better than you. No hierarchical structure will be visible within any true spiritual tradition or church. All are always equal to each other. No matter to what political, social, cultural or sexual group they are belonging. There should always be a distinct driving force toward harmony and love within a truly spiritual tradition or church, in all situations and toward every member and non-member alike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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