What can be surprising now is that, in the first three centuries of Christianity, the birth of Jesus does not arouse much interest. Moreover, many priests regarded the anniversary of the birth of the holy martyrs or of Jesus as inappropriate. Christian practices, as we know them today,are pretty much the fruit of ecumenical councils […]
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“To be able, to have someone and to do Good is, in fact, a privilege of our existence.” Leo Radutz Today, December 5, we celebrate the naturalness of doing Good and love manifested through selfless actions, which in yoga is deepened in the lessons on Karma Yoga – the yoga of action. And for
Yoga is a millennial, spiritual discipline brought from the East. In recent years it has become increasingly popular – which seems to be wonderful, but unfortunately Westerners have often turned it into something commercial. Thus, part of the authentic, the miracle of this life science is less and less… particularly can be felt in
In few words we find out not what is beautiful in having children – this is already savored by all those who wanted and managed to become parents… here the poet speaks, however, of the usual mistakes that parents tend to make… out of love, not otherwise.
In the nondualist yogic spiritual perspective, any god is nothing more than a different facet of the same one supreme Being, designated by the name of brahman – the supreme Being without attributes. Moreover, the Abheda paradigm in this regard is that the Supreme Being, whom people designate with the name of God, is –
June 21 is at the same time the day of the summer solstice, the day of the Sun and the International Yoga Day. We could say it’s a happy coincidence, but what day of the year would be more appropriate to celebrate such a valuable spiritual tradition? 4 years ago, on 11 December 2014, the
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<> A few ideas about time.. So says the latest research in quantum physics – time does not exist, has not existed and will never exist, the idea that time passes, it runs out, it’s absurd. As you read this sentence, you are probably thinking that this moment, now, corresponds to something that has just
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,,This word (OM) indicates the coexistence of the articulated and unarticulated sound of the heart, and of the melody that is hearable and not hearable – of the reverberate sound and the non-reverberate sound, Anahata Nada. Sound can be described by its triple nature – audible sound, inaudible sound and everlasting sound. The audible sound is the one that can be heard by the human ear. The inaudible sound is that which belongs to the higher, or lower, octaves, so that they cannot be seated
<> Our attitude influences our lives more than one might think. Optimists are healthier, happier, and more likely to live into old age. The cold gusts of wind, the torrents of rain and the sky covered with leaden clouds compose a gloomy picture of autumn. However, if we look at things from another perspective, we
Natyashastra is the oldest treatise belonging to Ancient India, which refers to art, encompassing theatre, dance and music. It was written approximately between 200 BC and 200 B.C., and its elaboration is attributed to the great playwright of ancient India, Bharata. Through this complex work, Bharata describes in detail the Indian theatrical art, and its collateral aspects: music, scenography, dance, costumes and makeup, virtually every aspect of the staging of a theatrical play
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Shiva Tandava Stotram is a Hindu hymn that describes the power and beauty of Shiva. It is traditionally attributed to Ravan, the Asura king of Lanka and the devotee of Shiva. When Ravan was tired of taking revenge on earth, he turned to Shiva to ask for deliverance from the bondage of endless rebirth. Shiva
Life certainly has a deep meaning, for which it is worth living and which must be so deep that it is even worth dying for it. This is, I say, an existential test for anyone. I mean, I ask myself – do I have some values in my life for which I feel deeply, undoubtedly,
The heart generates the most powerful electromagnetic field produced by the human body. Recent research has analyzed the spectrum of this field produced by the heart, and the results show that information such as emotions is encoded in this field. So, by changing our own emotions, we also change the information that is contained in the electromagnetic field of the heart. This fact produces changes outside of us, in the reality around us, because we are all interconnected. When we feel emotions
1. The manifestation of a power or ability by the simple call An example is the fact that we can wake up in the morning, without a clock, using the power of consciousness (different from the power of neurolinguistic programming or NLP, which is achieved through repetition).It is enough to say to ourselves in
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Lately there is more and more talk about meditation and its positive effects on those who practice it. The latest research indicates that those who begin to practice meditation improve their health, and life as a whole. With beneficial effects, which start from the physical to the psychological and spiritual level and scientific research that attests to these effects, there is no reason why anyone who wants to meditate can meditate.
108 reasons to start practicing nondualist Abheda meditations right now! Read More »
Vasishtha was one of the famous Vedic sages of Hinduism. He is one of the seven great Rishis of India. Vasishtha is considered the main author of the 7th Mandala (books) of the Rigveda, being mentioned both he and his family in the 4th book of Rigvedic verse, as well as in many other
Have you ever wondered what the happiness gland is? It turns out that there is a gland that is associated with this state, and that is found very close to our heart, this gland is the thymus. The thymus is the central organ of our immune system.
Ever since its discovery by Rupert Sheldrake, Morphogenetic Theory (TM) has sparked controversy vividly. The reactions in the scientific world have been so heated that some scholars have even believed that “Sheldrake puts magic before science and can be condemned in exactly the same language in which the Pope condemned Galileo – and for the same reason.
Former actress, screenwriter, model and professional dancer, Tao-Porchon Lynch shows us that nothing is impossible….and that we can all live our lives to our full potential, dancing to our own rhythm. Tao attended events that many of us have only heard of:
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Studies in recent years have shown that on Mondays at 9:00 a.m. more heart attacks occur than at any other hours and days of the week. The people least prone to suffer a fatal heart attack are those who show a high level of satisfaction with their work.
Cha Dao, or The Way of Tea is a short documentary that presents us with an ancient tradition rooted in peace, tranquility, and meditation. Even the samurai when they were preparing for war were taking the time to enjoy a cup of matcha, a high-quality green tea powder. What can we learn today from these ancient practices?
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We all know that yoga works wonders on our minds. Even beginners who practice asanas for the first time, or meditate, have felt increased mental stability and more clarity after practicing yoga exercises. At this moment, in the light of the latest discoveries of neuroscience, we can look with the help of ultra-sophisticated technologies, images of the brain, which come to confirm what master yogis knew for centuries, that yoga and meditation can actually change us
Deva Premal was born in 1970 in Nuremberg, Germany and grew up in a family with musical and spiritual preoccupations. In the home of his childhood there were no chairs or television, all the family members were vegetarians and meditation was an everyday practice. Under these atypical conditions, Deva showed an early predisposition for a life lived in inner and conscious freedom. Piano and violin lessons as well as the many moments when she sings mantras with her father have facilitated her
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For the vast majority of people, and here we are talking about those who have never come into contact with this wonderful teaching, yoga is synonymous with complicated body postures, exotic scents of India or ascetics who meditate in caves. To define yoga, which is such a broad concept, we must approach it with respect, because this practice incorporates in it an ancient knowledge of thousands of years. Yoga is not a religion nor a gymnastics of the body, it is a holistic science that can change our lives for the better on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level.
Abhyasa and Vairagya are two of the most important fundamental principles of Yoga. Abhyasa means practice and Vairagya means non-attachment. The balance between these two principles is the key to a spiritual life, which allows us to achieve exceptional results in yoga and meditation.
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