If one enters into the archetype of Easter, viewing the Resurrection story as great mytho-poetry, there is no conflict with scientific paradigms and language games. It’s only when religions assert their propositional truth (ex. the creationist dogma), literally that they embark on a collision course with science.
life is not simply the antithesis of death, but rather a period of time during which every human being should be able to develop fully in dignity and in enjoyment of the respect of others. This was the profound conviction, imbued with humanity and solidarity with the most vulnerable among us, that inspired Yougindra Khushalani, an eminent Indian lawyer and Vice President of the Association of International Consultants on Human Rights (CID)
The most difficult family member and the adorable one both influence our lives in some way. We adopt some qualities of each one of them, which quality? Is an individual choice.
The current state of the world is very appropriately reflected by the opening lines of Charles Dickens famous novel A Tale of Two Cities: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, …” It tells about a time of chaos, conflicts, and despair, as well as happiness. It, in fact, tells us about the time of extreme opposites without any in-betweens.
One day during a conversation with my 12 year old daughter Vrinda, she told me that “Aannya, my friend, is just an average student of my class” “And how can you say that?” I...
Daoism is an ancient Chinese nature spirituality–a non-religion, till its decay in later generations. A non-religion of ease, paradox, and energy flow. You cannot pray to the Dao for favors–it is a subtle force...
Well worth a repost: a wisdom nugget from that maestro of Sufi Islam, Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi: ‘In Baghdad, dreaming of Cairo’: a Rumi parable. A man who had no money, who had inherited everything...
So often, esp. in South Asia and elsewhere, madness is seen as a stigma, a permanent condition of an unfortunate few that are not ‘normal’. ‘Madness’ as a construct, rather than a hushed-up essential...
What is LIFE?? A race or a peaceful walk in the woods feeling each breath as the cool breeze passes through the hairs, embracing the beauty of nature and make the most of every...
Sarva Mangalam! May all beings be enlightened! WISDOM WINGING WITHIN By SURYAKANTHI TRIPATHI Based on 1. CONFERENCE OF THE BIRDS by Fariduddin Attar 2. SRI RAMACHARITAMANASA of Goswami Tulsidas and 3. BYA CHOS RIN-CHEN HPHREN-BA...