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Living theosophy. Theosophical basics volume The evolving cosmos
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What is evolution? Is it a blind process of adaptation as proposed by science or is there a purpose behind it? The Theosophical teachings postulate a complex process of evolution that takes place not only at the physical level, but also in the intellectual and spiritual dimensions.
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Modern spirituality frequently regards spiritual practitioners as individuals, but the Theosophical tradition offers a cosmic account of the origin and essential nature of human consciousness. This approach regards the individual as a microcosmos - a limited reflection of a multidimensional cosmos that includes physical, intellectual, and spiritual aspects. Learn more about this concept, including the unique set of tools for meditation and daily practice...
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"When we speak of "enlightenment, " what may come to mind is the image of a light bulb within us suddenly switching on, illuminating the darkness of our delusions with the all-pervading light of wisdom. This experience happens suddenly and with a sense of great surprise and wonder. But does enlightenment always occur suddenly? Or is there a gradual process of spiritual unfolding that comes about as a result of cultivating a path of training that takes...
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When we speak of "enlightenment, " what may come to mind is the image of a light bulb within us suddenly switching on, illuminating the darkness of our delusions with the all-pervading light of wisdom. This experience happens suddenly and with a sense of great surprise and wonder. But does enlightenment always occur suddenly? Or is there a gradual process of spiritual unfolding that comes about as a result of cultivating a path of training that takes...
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"Most human beings deal with the challenges of daily living by means of physical actions, emotional responses, and intellectual endeavors. Although these may be appropriate coping skills on a practical level, they rarely address the root cause of the difficulties we encounter, and we tend to repeat mistakes or create new problems in solving the old ones. Fortunately, we all possess a higher faculty--one that can bring about a fundamental change in...
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Few appreciate the true power of the practice of generosity. It can bring about an internal transformation. By the simple act of full conscious giving on a daily basis we will experience an astonishing and observable change in our lives. In giving, we take a step beyond our personal boundaries and move closer to freedom.
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Life has many ups and downs and most of us experience physical and mental suffering at various times. Why is there so much suffering? What is its cause? Why do good people suffer? Can we put an end to sorrow? These and other related questions have been asked throughout human history, and religions and philosophies have tried to answer them from various perspectives. The Theosophical tradition has an evolutionary outlook in which opposites such as...
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The heart is popularly regarded in connection to feelings, emotions and desires. However, from an esoteric point of view, the heart is the seat of the spiritual consciousness in human beings. It is for this reason that most spiritual traditions have designed different meditations and prayers centered on the heart. Dr. Sender explores esoteric teachings on the heart and how meditation on it can hasten the awakening of spiritual consciousness.
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The heart is popularly regarded in connection to feelings, emotions and desires. However, from an esoteric point of view, the heart is the seat of the spiritual consciousness in human beings. It is for this reason that most spiritual traditions have designed different meditations and prayers centered on the heart. Dr. Sender explores esoteric teachings on the heart and how meditation on it can hasten the awakening of spiritual consciousness.
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In a presentation of the 133rd Summer National Convention of the Theosophical Society in America, Pablo Sender will look at a fundamental teaching in The Secret Doctrine, which states that, essentially, we are all one. This boundless unity, when manifesting on the planes of limitation, appears as an infinite diversity of forms. The theory of evolution of humanity through "Root-Races" offered in the SD has often been misinterpreted outside Theosophical...
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While the term "darkness" is normally related to the idea of evil, Christian mystics have frequently used it to refer to the highest aspect of God. Coincidentally, the secret Stanzas of Dzyan that Blavatsky published in her masterpiece, The Secret Doctrine, refer to the ultimate reality as "the Darkness." The seemingly paradoxical use of this term is not just an odd poetic license. It has an important meaning, both as a metaphysical concept and as...
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