A Spiritual Diary

[kriya]

Thanks for your beautiful post, Frank Samuel.

And congratulations on your moderator status :peace:


Love,

Kriya

[kriya]

June 13th

Brother Mitrananda, an SRF monk, talks about the matrix and how to transcend it

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[frank samuel]

Thanks for your beautiful post, Frank Samuel.

And congratulations on your moderator status :peace:


Love,

Kriya

Thank you Kriya your beautiful post are food nutrients for the soul.

Many blessings to you..:wub:

[truthseekerdan]

Words of true wisdom, and tough Love from Lord Jesus:


For this people's heart has become calloused;
they hardly hear with their ears,
and they have closed their eyes.
Otherwise they might see with their eyes,
hear with their ears,
understand with their hearts
and turn, and I would heal them.

But blessed are your eyes because they see,
and your ears because they hear.

Matthew 13:15-16 (http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Mat.%2013:15-16&version=TNIV)

[kriya]

June 14th
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hLsWFLcDvNQ/TAprsu_ssNI/AAAAAAAADzI/DUuSLP7jg7Q/s1600/we+can+create+worlds.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hLsWFLcDvNQ/TBXuDZU6ZlI/AAAAAAAAD3Q/3LY10xjfEVU/s1600/Hermitage+copy.jpg

[truthseekerdan]

The greatest of all religious teaching is inside you, in your Heart. You can discover your treasure using love and awareness to awake yourself. This process of awakening to our true identity is taking place in a state beyond duality known as mystic trance or samadhi (trance, that state of mind which remains with its object without distractions; super-conscious state, ecstasy, meditative or concentrative absorption, union).



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk9PNKFky40


Love unconditionally always, ~ Dan

[kriya]

June 18th



HOME a film by Yann Arthus-Bertrand

http://www.youtube.com/homeproject

We are living in exceptional times. Scientists tell us that we have 10 years to change the way we live, avert the depletion of natural resources and the catastrophic evolution of the Earth's climate.

The stakes are high for us and our children. Everyone should take part in the effort, and HOME has been conceived to take a message of mobilization out to every human being.

For this purpose, HOME needs to be free. A patron, the PPR Group, made this possible. EuropaCorp, the distributor, also pledged not to make any profit because Home is a non-profit film

[kriya]

June 19th

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[kriya]

June 22nd


"Do not take life's experiences too seriously. Above all, do not let them hurt you, for in reality they are nothing but dream experiences....If circumstances are bad and you have to bear them, do not make them a part of yourself. Play your part in life, but never forget it is only a role. What you lose in the world will not be a loss to your soul. Trust in God and destroy fear, which paralyzes all efforts to succeed and attracts the very thing you fear."
Paramahansa Yogananda

http://rlv.zcache.com/laughter_smiley_sticker-p217314811406855829qjcl_400.jpg

[kriya]

June 25th


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[kriya]

Rumi

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[kriya]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hLsWFLcDvNQ/TCL5OkyQFbI/AAAAAAAAD34/l1ceHTvwAsw/s1600/spark+copy.jpg

[kriya]

June 26th

Three quotes to ease your mind.

“It will be a long, long time before we can expect complete dissolution (of the world).”
-The Divine Romance, “The End of the World,” p59 para 3.

AND
“Contrary to appearances, the earth is in an ascending cycle..."
-The Divine Romance, “The End of the World,” p61 para 1.

“The ultimate end of the world is far off. It has a lot of work to do yet.”
-The Divine Romance, “The End of the World,” p67 top of pg.

[kriya]

If you would like free books by and about Ramana Maharshi please visit:

http://www.sriramanamaharshi.org/bookstall/downloadbooks.html (you will need to click expand all)

One of the greatest (perhaps the greatest) self-realized master's of the 20th century

http://www.kevinrdshepherd.info/images/RamanaMaharshi.jpg

[greybeard]

If you would like free books by and about Ramana Maharshi please visit:

http://www.sriramanamaharshi.org/bookstall/downloadbooks.html (you will need to click expand all)

One of the greatest (perhaps the greatest) self-realized master's of the 20th century

http://www.kevinrdshepherd.info/images/RamanaMaharshi.jpg

Thanks Kriya

The late Ramesh Balsakar (Enlightened Advaita teacher), who was Nasargadatta's translator, had a picture of Ramana whom he said Namaste to before the start of a seminar I was fortunate enough to be at.
On asked why he had his picture he answered that "Ramana is the Gurus Guru"

The term "Self realization" is miss-leading as it gives the impression that realization was earned or caused by the self.
The self can work towards it but it is by the Grace of God that the self dissolves and is replaced by the God-realized Self.
We all have the essence of God-realization within us but it is an entirely different state.
Nearest example is that there is little similarity between life experienced as a caterpillar and life experienced as a butterfly.

This is why the enlightened sage says that the state can not be spoken of. It is purely subjective and not within the ability of the non enlightened to understand or make intellectual sense of it.

Chris
Namaste

[kriya]

June 27th


In India this science of continuous repetition of a spiritual thought is known as Japa Yoga; in the West is called practicing the presence of God. Affirmations repeated over and over with concentration and will power sink into the subconscious and superconscious minds, which respond by creating the very conditions we are affirming.

Daya Mata


Wisdom affirmation

From the 1925 version of “Scientific Healing Affirmations” By Swami Yogananda
Wisdom-Affirmation.
Oh Father Divine,
Oh Mother Divine
Oh Master mine,
Oh Friend Divine
I came alone,
I go alone
With Thee alone,
with Thee alone
With Thee alone,
with Thee alone

[kriya]

June 28th


Seclusion is the price of greatness.
Paramahansa Yogananda

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_T398oCTpkcw/Swp3MBfLvdI/AAAAAAAAAF4/6ZBzNbIgq2c/s320/Yogananda-meditating-300x291.gif

[truthseekerdan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpEBFnmC3jU&feature=related

[kriya]

Thanks Dan for dropping by, and you too Chris.

I like his message, quite empowering, although not as easy as he makes out. Who is he? Also, I'm not quite sure what he meant when he talked about ascended masters including Yogananda. I think he was saying that followers of them wouldn't like it that anyone can connect with them. This is completely incorrect they are omnipresent and here for all human kind not just devotees.

Love,

Kriya

[kriya]

July 2nd




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5xH66KGoWU&feature=related

[truthseekerdan]

Thanks Dan for dropping by, and you too Chris.

I like his message, quite empowering, although not as easy as he makes out. Who is he?

Love,

Kriya

I don't know Kriya, but his message makes sense to me even though some might not agree...

This is the website: Course of Awakening (http://www.sedonasoulcounseling.com/Sedona-Course%20Of%20Awakening%20VIDEO.php)

Dan ~ :wub:

[greybeard]

Thanks Dan for dropping by, and you too Chris.

I like his message, quite empowering, although not as easy as he makes out. Who is he? Also, I'm not quite sure what he meant when he talked about ascended masters including Yogananda. I think he was saying that followers of them wouldn't like it that anyone can connect with them. This is completely incorrect they are omnipresent and here for all human kind not just devotees.

Love,

Kriya

Hi Kriya and Dan.
I havent listened to the talk yet but speaking generally.
I only really take on board spiritual teaching from those who are enlightened and therefore living the Truth.
Many good teachers speak about the truth but the energy transference is not the same as that inherent in listening to or reading the word coming directly from Truth.
Extreme discernment is needed if ones personal path is enlightenment.
Distraction or half truth is of no use.
The enlightenment path is straight and narrow.
DH who is enlightened to the highest level writes that at this time the chances of Enlightenment are 1000 times greater than at any time in human history and therefore many will be enlightened.
He also says that at present (thats several years ago so there will be more now) only 35 are in the state of enlightenment.

In every book about an enlightened being there will be an account of the process of changing from the ordinary state to enlightenment. There will be a before during and after account. The initial change is rapid ( God shock) then the state matures. That sometimes requiring leaving society for some time. States of bliss make it impossible to function in any normal way.
Eckhart Tolle spent two years just sitting on a bench in London.
Dr David Hawkins spent 7 years in solitude, as the state of enlightenment matured, an ashram for one he called it.
Ramana was speechless for years and needed looked after.

So if you truly really want enlightenment why waste time on the spiritual circus when the truth has always been freely available, well the cost of a book.

You are in safe hands so to speak with those I have mentioned --- the real deal, in modern parlance.

Also of course Yogananda, Nasargadatta and other Indian enlightened sages.
The ascended masters and those in embodiment as you said Kriya are omnipresent and available to all.

To be clear other teacher like Ester Hick ( Abraham channeling) are excellent if the goal is to benefit from very useful spiritual teaching.

Enlightenment is a very specific goal and not to be taken on lightly.

From page 153 "Discovery of the presence of God" Dr David Hawkins.

"Once one gets the fire in the belly, the urge to reach God becomes like a drivenness or relentless drive or even in the eyes of the world a madness.
from that moment on, there is no patience for amusement or diversion.
It depends on decision, will, the level of consciousness, and karmic propensities.
As it gets more intense, the love for God and of God allows no delays."

On a lighter note
Ramesh Balsakar said
"If you can choose between wining a million pound and enlightenment, take the money as at least there will be some one left to enjoy it."
Thats very deep and requires thought.

Chris
Namaste

[truthseekerdan]

Hi Kriya and Dan.
I havent listened to the talk yet but speaking generally.

Chris
Namaste

Then please do listen Chris, and check the website yourself.
One thing I can tell you my friend, you will only find 'truth' if you connect with your 'higher self'.
No one on this earth (in physical body) knows the 'absolute truth', even if they call themselves 'enlightened'. Please don't let yourself be deceived my friend...

Namaste, ~ Dan

[greybeard]

Oh Dan
Thats the whole point, Higher Self is enlightenment.
Iv listened to both videos they are fine but full of unnecessary language.
He certainly is not coming from an enlightened energy but a good place for all that.
With respect Ive spent 35 years on the "path" and been up all the allyways that educate but come to a dead end eventually.
I now know the real from the unreal as far as teachers go.
Hawkins for example has realized higher Self and is Higher Self, is omnipresent, non-dualstic and all that, is no longer in body but speaks through the form that he once was.
His higher Self is the same higher Self that you are.
Absolute truth is, Only God is.
He became all that is without diminishing Himself.
What I posted is from the context of the path of enlightenment, that does not invalidate other paths.
Its like the magnifying glass when it focuses the suns rays precisely it is very powerful and concentrated.
It was necessary for me to go through many enlightened teachers but the focus was identical the Truth the same, just expressed differently.
Yoganada expressing the same as Hawkins.
Any non-enlightened teacher expressing the truth about enlightenment will take you so far, but to get to the peak of human spiritual endeavor, enlightenment, you need to listen to one who is there, not some one half way up the mountain.
The energy is totally different, a vast difference in vibration.
The self of the enlightened teacher, is to be clear, your Higher Self. The teacher is the same as the taught. He reminds you of what you already are.
Love Chris

[kriya]

july 3rd

]Life After Death ~ Infinity the Ultimate Trip


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_y5huaMKyA&feature=PlayList&p=2310FD0BFAD6A967&playnext_from=PL&index=0

[greybeard]

http://projectavalon.net/marcel_messing.html

This is a wonderful man, and a wonderful interview. Quite a few people have said that this is one of the best they've yet seen. One friend blew me away by writing: The interview with Marcel Messing is the greatest gift you have given to us. It is so beautiful, it brought tears to my eyes.

High praise! But it was Marcel's gift, not mine. Do find time for this, if you've not yet done so"


If you are short of time down load it and listen to the last twenty minutes.
Marcel Messing Knows.
Chris
Namaste.

[kriya]

Hi Chris,

Can you edit your post and reload the video as it hasn't posted. I believe I have seen it, perhaps not the last 20 minutes. What i have seen is very good and Marcel certainly makes a lot of sense to me.

Cheers,

Kriya

[greybeard]

Hi Kriya dont know how to load video.
Its in Bills threads perhaps you could put it in one of your on posts.
The video is full of hope linked to 2012
He is very clear about this and has studied in great depth all roots of spirituality in all religions ie pre-religion.
Marcel says the same as all enlightened sages.
The last twenty minutes very important message for us all.
Chris
Namaste

[kriya]

Ok will do. And FYI all you have to do to post videos is copy the youtube url at the top of the page, press insert video which is a rectangluar box icon above the text box ( hover over te icons and you should see it) paste the link and Bob's your uncle.

Love,

Kriya

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8irRLv2Vz1A

[greybeard]

Thanks Kriya
Old age comes not alone:o
Chris

[kriya]

You are an ageless immortal spirit love, and don't you forget it.

For you and your lady;)



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGtSpsYURAQ

[kriya]

Happy 4th July USA



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBF_x3nMiYM

[greybeard]

A lovely story

As I faced my Maker at the last judgment, I knelt before the Lord along with all the other souls.


Before each of us laid our lives like the squares of a quilt in many piles;

an angel sat before each of us sewing our quilt squares together into a tapestry that is our life.

But as my angel took each piece of cloth off the pile, I noticed how ragged and empty each of my squares was. They were filled with giant holes. Each square was labeled with a part of my life that had been difficult, the challenges and temptations I was faced with in every day life. I saw hardships that I endured, which were the largest holes of all.

I glanced around me. Nobody else had such squares.Other than a tiny hole here and there, the other tapestries were filled with rich color and the bright hues of worldly fortune. I gazed upon my own life and was disheartened.


My angel was sewing the ragged pieces of cloth together, threadbare and empty, like binding air.

Finally the time came when each life was to be displayed, held up to the light, the scrutiny of truth. The others rose; each in turn, holding up their tapestries. So filled their lives had been. My angel looked upon me, and nodded for me to rise.

My gaze dropped to the ground in shame. I hadn't had all the earthly fortunes. I had love in my life, and laughter. But there had also been trials of illness, and wealth, and false accusations that took from me my world, as I knew it. I had to start over many times. I often struggled with the temptation to quit, only to somehow muster the strength to pick up and begin again. I spent many nights on my knees in prayer, asking for help and guidance in my life. I had often been held up to ridicule, which I endured painfully, each time offering it up to the Father in hopes that I would not melt within my skin beneath the judgmental gaze of those who unfairly judged me.

And now, I had to face the truth. My life was what it was, and I had to accept it for what it was.

I rose and slowly lifted the combined squares of my life to the light.

An awe-filled gasp filled the air. I gazed around at the others who stared at me with wide eyes.

Then, I looked upon the tapestry before me. Light flooded the many holes, creating an image, the face of Christ. Then our Lord stood before me, with warmth and love in His eyes. He said, 'Every time you gave over your life to Me, it became My life, My hardships, and My struggles.

Each point of light in your life is when you stepped aside and let Me shine through, until there was more of Me than there was of you.'

May all our quilts be threadbare and worn, allowing Christ to shine through!

God determines who walks into your life ...it's up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go.'


Love C

[kriya]

Thank you chris for the beautiful story:amen:

July 5th

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hLsWFLcDvNQ/TCWQNNXOM-I/AAAAAAAAD4Y/leC5-B7Sp9A/s1600/Gods+voice+copy.jpg


http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_hLsWFLcDvNQ/TCSHj69YbEI/AAAAAAAAD4A/t9pdLLu7N0M/s1600/pRAY+copy.jpg

[kriya]

July 6th

For Chris, cos I know you were there!

Eckhart Tolle @ Findhorn


http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5857536286040180959#

[greybeard]

Thanks Kriya yes third row, got the video.
Namaste

[kriya]

You are the light of the world. You are the consciousness that illuminates the world. Know yourself as that, and that's freedom, liberation, awakening, the end of suffering and madness. And it's happening right here.

Eckhart Tolle

[kriya]

July 7th


Dr. Masaru Emoto's Healing Prayer for the Gulf of Mexico

"I send the energy of love and gratitude to the water and all the living creatures
in the Gulf of Mexico and its surroundings.
To the whales, dolphins, pelicans, fish, shellfish, planktons, corals, algae, and all living creatures . . . I am sorry.
Please forgive me.
Thank you.
I love you. "

Dr Emoto is the brilliant Japanese scientist who has researched the characteristics of water and has proven that water can respond to emotion. Please join me in this prayer, thank you.

[truthseekerdan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX5OqyBYKh4

[kriya]

July 9th



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sIvhil16dI

[kriya]

July 10th


Daya Mata, President of the Self Realization Fellowship, talks about her first meeting with Paramahansa Yogananda and her healing.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsyUJ1Kt18A&feature=player_embedded

[kriya]

Brother Anandamoy talks about his first meeting with Paramanhansa Yogananda



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEUmgkxr-8I&feature=related

[kriya]

July 11th

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hLsWFLcDvNQ/TDVytIItfSI/AAAAAAAAD5Q/0401owA-6nU/s1600/Charity+copy.jpg

[kriya]

July 13th



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOZRO2FuiKE

[kriya]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hLsWFLcDvNQ/TA-4tUzQCxI/AAAAAAAADzs/g7Qgru-2MK8/s1600/God+is+with+you.jpg

[kriya]

July 14th


Do Not Accept Your Bad Karma
Deny Karma. Too many people misinterpret the meaning of karma, adopting a fatalistic attitude. You do not have to accept karma. If I tell you that somebody is standing behind you ready to hurt you because you once hit him, and you meekly say "Well, it's my karma", and wait for him to strike you, of course you will get a blow! Why don't you try to mollify him? By pacifying him you may lessen his bitterness and remove his desire to strike you.
When you realize yourself as a child of God, what karma have you? God has no karma. And you have none, when you KNOW you are a His child. Every day you should affirm "I am not a mortal being, I am not the body, I am a child of God". That is practicing the presence of God. God is free from karma. You are made in His image. You also are free of karma

PY

[kriya]

July 15th

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hLsWFLcDvNQ/TDfxN5p0nSI/AAAAAAAAD6A/49DUkSjhRo4/s1600/Fight.jpg

[kriya]

July 16th


Thich Nhat Hanh



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYhti6fcVIk&feature=player_embedded#

http://what-buddha-said.net/Pics/Buddha%27sface.jpg

[kriya]

http://www.omreikifamily.com/images/om_anm.gif


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7ofPdEgsoQ&feature=player_embedded

[kriya]

Lightworkers of the world unite

A Wave Of Unity Consciousness ~ 17and18 July


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vv1iLEfIAKo

[kriya]

July 18th

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hLsWFLcDvNQ/TCwqHDcmYzI/AAAAAAAAD4w/vX4Hkzh_QNg/s1600/Challenges.jpg

In the midst of all crises, affirm with deep conviction, "Lord, I can succeed, for You are in me." Then set your will on trying to find a solution. You will see that in mysterious ways the Divine Power is helping you. While making your best effort, keep your mind in attunement with the inner Source of strength and guidance by affirming, "Lord, Thy will be done, not mine." That is the secret.


Now matter what happens, constantly look to the bright side: "Never mind, soon things will be better." By God's grace that is something I always have: Hope. I never allow myself to become depressed. But I had to work at developing this, and all of you should do the same. Some people have the tendency to look always to the dark side of a situation. Invariably, their reactions to suggestions or conditions is on of negation or fear or pessimism. Scan your conduct every day, and if you catch yourself thinking or behaving in this way, remind yourself that this is the wrong attitude; it destroys peace, happiness, and constructive will. Yes, there is evil in this world; in the realm of duality there cannot be light without dark, joy without sorrow, health without sickness, life without death. But to dwell constantly on the negative side is an insult to the soul and to God. Never give in to discouragement!

Sri Daya Mata

[kriya]

http://comps.fotosearch.com/comp/PSK/PSK006/group-prayer-2_~1574R-25758.jpg

http://besupaa3.memset.net/~stalban/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/prayer.jpg


I feel great sadness and concern for the plight of Earth at this time. Please join me in a prayer to end corruption, greed, selfishness and the destruction of our planet.

I want a better world for all people of the earth.

[kriya]

July 20th[CENTER]

You must be stronger than the thoughts and suggestions constantly vibrating from other people. That is the way to conquer wrong vibrations that come into you enviroment.
Think of God as your enviroment. Be one with God and nothing can harm you.

Where there is light - Paramahansa Yogananda

[kriya]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hLsWFLcDvNQ/S8wB1Ip1OWI/AAAAAAAADMw/DHLOawYpPxw/s1600/Right+within.jpg

[kriya]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hLsWFLcDvNQ/S8WlXdW6JFI/AAAAAAAADMA/tBzQ8EyaHhI/s1600/sermons+copy+copy.jpg

[kriya]

http://desertpeace.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/pablo-picasso-dove-of-peace-164285.jpg


Peace is found in surrender to good through devotion.
People who are loving, who practice stillness, who
delight in meditation and good actions, are really
peaceful. Peace is the altar of God, the condition in
which happiness exists.

Paramahansa Yogananda, Spiritual Diary

[greybeard]

So true Kriya.
It seems a shame that some have a fear of loosing their sovereignty if they surrender to God, yet this is where peace reigns.

An enlightened priest, Anthony De Mello, taught people to meditate and though few of them had any mind blowing experiences in meditation, all without exception had a massive improvement in their health well being and peace of mind, Its in his book Awareness, keeps one looking young too.
Eckhart Tolle is 63 you would never think of it to look at him.
Keep up the great work Kriya
I visit here every day, its an inspiration.
Chris
Namaste

[yiolas]

July 20th[CENTER]

You must be stronger than the thoughts and suggestions constantly vibrating from other people. That is the way to conquer wrong vibrations that come into you enviroment.
Think of God as your enviroment. Be one with God and nothing can harm you.

Where there is light - Paramahansa Yogananda

Kriya !!

"Think of God as your environment. Be one with God and nothing can harm you."

What beautiful and wise words to live by.
If I still lived in the States I would have made a bumber sticker with that phrase.

[kriya]

Thanks for dropping by guys!

I do sometimes wonder if I'm talking to myself here, but apparently not.

Thanks for your comments.

Love,

Kriya

Ps Please feel free to contribute, if you have some spiritual gems.

[greybeard]

Thanks for dropping by guys!

I do sometimes wonder if I'm talking to myself here, but apparently not.

Thanks for your comments.

Love,

Kriya

Ps Please feel free to contribute, if you have some spiritual gems.

Truth is not negotiable Kriya
Not your truth not my truth
Just pure Truth.
Most people come to this thread for inspiration and it has a lot of hits.
People know the content here is true so does not require comment.
So there you are, Sunshine you are doing what you are called to do and im sure it is making quite a difference for the may regular readers of A Spiritual Diary.
Myself included.
Chris
Namaste

[kriya]

So there you are, Sunshine you are doing what you are called to do and im sure it is making quite a difference for the may regular readers of A Spiritual Diary.
Myself included.
Chris
Namaste

Thank you Chris, your words are very touching:hug:

Much love and blessings to you, dear friend:love:

Kriya

[kriya]

July 23rd

Robert Thurman ~ sleeping your way to Buddhahood


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZPhpwxbDBQ

A great dialogue on Buddhism and Vedanta by Robert Thurman and Deepak Chopra


http://www.guba.com/watch/3000056049/Deepak-Chopra-Robert-Thurman-God-and-Buddha-a-dialogue

[greybeard]

The 12 Principles of Attitudinal Healing ~ by Dr. Gerald Jampolsky based on A Course In Miracles
~ a way to see differently ~ not a quick fix but a process to apply to any situation that ultimately brings peace of mind.

1 The essence of our being is love.
2 Health is inner peace. Healing is letting go of fear.
3 Giving and receiving are the same.
4 We can let go of the past and of the future.
5 Now is the only time there is and each instant is for giving.
6 We can learn to love ourselves and others by forgiving rather than judging.
7 We can become love-finders rather than fault-finders.
8 We can choose and direct ourselves to be peaceful inside
regardless of what is happening outside.
9 We are students and teachers to each other.
10 We can focus on the whole of life rather than the fragments.
11 Since love is eternal, death need not be viewed as fearful.
12 We can always perceive ourselves and others as either extending love
or giving a call for help.


Chris
Namaste

[kriya]

Thanks Chris, wise as ever!

July 26th

The sole purpose of creation is to compel you to solve its mystery and perceive God behind all. He wants you to forget everything else and to seek Him alone.

It does not matter whether or not one fully comprehends the day-to-day enigmas of life. What is important is to be resolute in the search for the True Happiness, the Joy that is the origin of one’s being…strive unceasingly until the exalted inner state is reached wherein the little self transcends all mental circumscriptions of body-consciousness, creed, and race and merges as the greater Self into universal brotherhood with all life; and thence attains everlasting union with the One Life.

PY

[kriya]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hLsWFLcDvNQ/TClvHlKnQ_I/AAAAAAAAD4g/nzh04onQ6KQ/s1600/time+copy.jpg

[RedeZra]

I love this thread Kriya


it's like a pond and a plate of colorful stones

collected for the guests that come by

to pick one and drop into the pond of oneself


http://altered-states.net/barry/graphics/pond.gif

[kriya]

Thanks for dropping by and your beautiful poetry, Redezra.

Much love to you:kiss:

Kriya

[kriya]

July 27th


10 questions for the Dalai Lama



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbOAnIi2FHo

Further parts can be found here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r720yfv3CY&feature=related

[kriya]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51khcpta5PL._SL500_AA300_.jpg


http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/search/ref=pd_lpo_ix_dp_am_us_uk_en_autobiography.020of.020a.020sadhu_gl_book?keywords=autobiography%20of%2 0a%20sadhu&tag=lpo_ixdpamusukenautobiography.020of.020a.020sadhugl_book-21&index=blended

[kriya]

July 29th

Dear Avalonians,

On sunday I'm off to LA to the Self Realization World Convocation, where along with 4000 other Yogananda devotees I shall enjoy a week of fellowship with my spiritual family. I have to tell you I'm absolutely beside myself with excitement, it promises to be an extraordinary week one I have been longing to do for at least 10 years. It has been made possible by my parents who upon asking me where I would like to go to celebrate my 40th (they're paying) I said LA of course.

I therefore won't be updating this thread for a while, so please feel free to contribute to this spritual diary.

Love to you all, and in case your curious this is what I'm up to http://www.yogananda-srf.org/tmp/centers.aspx?id=86

Kriya


http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hLsWFLcDvNQ/TE-f60Pw9GI/AAAAAAAAD7w/1u_k7qQympo/s1600/recede+copy.jpg

[RedeZra]

Divine Mercy


for the sake of His sorrowful Passion

have Mercy on us

and on the whole world


EVQQ5Byg7mA


there is no misery to match My mercy

[kriya]

August 11th

Thank you Redezra, Jesus was certainly one of the greatest!

I've just got back from the SRF convocation in Los Angeles, here's are two small clips from one of the kirtans (devotional chanting to invoke love for God and Guru)

http://www.yogananda-srf.org/uploadedfiles/spiritual/audio-video/Jai-Guru-popup.html

http://www.yogananda-srf.org/uploadedfiles/spiritual/audio-video/Will-That-Day-popup.html

I had the most wonderful time and feel truely blessed to have been there,

Jai Guru!

[greybeard]

Good to see you back Kriya and to hear that you had wonderful time.
Im sure was a truly uplifting experience.
Chris
Namaste

[kriya]

Thank you Chris, I did!!

August 12


If You Want His Answer

Whether He replies or not,
Keep calling Him_
Ever calling in the chamber
Of continuous prayer.

Whether He comes or not,
Believe He is ever approaching
Nearer to you
With each command of your heart's love.

Whether He answers or not,
Keep entreating Him.
Even if He makes no reply
In the way you expect,
Ever know that in some subtle way
He will respond.

In the darkness of your deepest prayers,
Know that with you He is playing
Hide-and-seek.

And in the midst of the dance of life,
disease and death,
If you keep calling Him,
Undepressed by His seeming silence,
You will receive His answer.



By Paramahansa Yogananda, from Metaphysical Meditations.

[kriya]

August 13th


Amazing spherical view of Sistine Chapel
http://www.vatican.va/various/cappelle/sistina_vr/index.html to move the walls around, including getting up on the ceiling and you can zoom in using + sign.

Courtesy of yogananda.net ~ sorry Jordan ;-)

Love,

Kriya

[kriya]

I recently met Walter Cruttenden at the SRF world convocation and he gave me a copy of his book:


http://www.world-mysteries.com/lost_star.jpg

So if you are interested in the precession of the equinox, etc.......Lost Star of Myth and Time weaves together some of the latest archaeological evidence with cutting-edge astronomy to reveal a history of the world that finally fits with myth, folklore and the archaeological record. While this book explores some of the most interesting aspects of a once advanced civilization that covered the Earth, it is really about what happens to the Earth and consciousness as our solar system moves through space in the mysterious motion known as the "precession of the equinox". This astronomical phenomenon has since Newton been attributed to local gravitational forces wobbling the Earth s axis. Lost Star now shows us in no uncertain terms that the Earth s axis does not change orientation relative to objects inside the solar system at the same rate that it changes orientation to objects outside the solar system, meaning precession must be due to our Sun s binary motion around another star.

Please do buy his book.

He also produced and wrote the documentary The Great Year, narrated by James Earl Jones, which is also worth a watch.



http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=552349952244004940#

[kriya]

August 15th

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hLsWFLcDvNQ/TFfDpL3icII/AAAAAAAAD8w/V4Vz0L78yH0/s1600/mind+copy.jpg

[kriya]

August 16th


Think constantly of the Beauty behind the flowers, the Light behind the sun, the Life that twinkles in all eyes.

Paramahansa Yogananda - Inner Reflections


http://www.pdphoto.org/jons/pictures3/rose_1_bg_030703.jpg

[kriya]

August 18th

http://forum.yogananda.net/uploads/monthly_08_2010/post-843-12820169348655.jpg

http://forum.yogananda.net/uploads/monthly_08_2010/post-843-12820158905927.jpg

courtesy of yogananda.net

[Arpheus]

Thank you for the great video kriya much love to you !!;)

[kriya]

Thank you for the great video kriya much love to you !!;)

Your welcome Arpheus. Are you are refering to the great year video? The cycles of time are fascinating and apparently we are on an ascending cycle (Dwarpara) meaning that things can only get better!. I also think the pyramid code is an excellent series too and it can be found on the Giza digging thread.

Much love to you too and thanks for dropping by.

Kriya

[kriya]

August 22nd

'Because the material body is a condensation of the multicolored rays of light of the living-giving astral body, color is important in your life. The point is, you are affected by color because colors are manifestations of specific vibrations. You should always try to wear, and to surround yourself with, colors that are harmonious to your nature. And for the reasons I have mentioned, gold, blue and white are good for the nervous system. Of course, for a change you should use other colors as well. But generally, it is good to have some of these particularly benificial colors around you.

From "Journey to Self-Realization" Yogananda


http://images.halloweencostume.com/kids-deluxe-snow-white.jpg

[Celine]

Flowers express that as well..

You can change th energy in an area simply by using different flowers..

[kriya]

Absolutely Celine, thanks.

For you....


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/2760277218_1a7111e880.jpg

[kriya]

August 23rd

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_WB6b_RsDoQo/TFPB0DTotCI/AAAAAAAAAAU/FdN7iirY8t8/s1600/thought+copy.jpg

[truthseekerdan]

Beautiful photo Kriya! This girl has the same eyes color as myself...:), and I thought I was the only one ;)
If you heard of Patricia Cori or not, here is a great video I enjoyed watching recently and recommend to everyone. :wub:

Ura02JrQlmg

[kriya]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwbbuuUGANE


EnlightenNext TV
EnlightenNext's Channel


http://www.youtube.com/user/EnlightenNext#p/a/E64AB3C5E6A10CB7/0/GwbbuuUGANE

[kriya]

August 31st


Kumbha Mela ~ The world's largest act of faith

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[kriya]

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hLsWFLcDvNQ/THyWHPXCMpI/AAAAAAAAEEw/zGRP4dLQ78c/s1600/Theoretical+copy.jpg

[Celine]

http://mossavi.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/hurt-love.jpg?w=350&h=352


http://www.sisterraquel.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/poster19a-344-forgiveness-heals.jpg

http://strengthandtolerance.com/images/posts-400/Forgiveness400.jpg

[Caren]

Hello Kriya,
This is a lovely thread, thank you. I have a little white dog identical to the one in your post, and he is a joy!

[kriya]

Thank you Celine for reminding us about forgiveness. Its at the heart of spirtuality. It is also a major aspect of God consciousness.

Cheers also Caren, welcome, and thanks for dropping by. Feel free to add anything that might bring inspiration.

Love,

Kriya

[kriya]

September 3rd

oops a little late as yesterday was Bhagavan Krishna's birthday.

But better late than never, eh!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyVF97iB2vY

[kriya]

Happy Janmashtami

http://www.natural-villages.org/MeetingPlaces/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/krishna.jpg

[kriya]

4th September

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hLsWFLcDvNQ/TIIFveNXraI/AAAAAAAAEFE/StCkby6FydA/s1600/Healed+copy.jpg

[kriya]

26 soul qualities that make one God like

1: Fearlessness (abhayam)
2: purity of heart (sattva samshuddhi)
3: Steadfastness (jnanayogavyavasthithi)
4: Almsgiving (dana)
5: Self-restraint (dama)
6: Religious rites (yagnas)
7: Right study of the scriptures (swadhyaya)
8: Self discipline (tapas)
9: Straightforwardness (arjavam)
10: Noninjury (ahimsa)
11: Truth (satya)
12: Absense of wrath (akrodha)
13: Renunciation (tyaga)
14: Peace (shanthi)
15: Absence of fault-finding and calumny (apaishunam)
16: Compassion toward all beings (daya)
17: Noncovetousness, absence of greed (aloluptvam)
18: Gentleness (mardavam)
19: Modesty (hri)
20: Absence of restlessness (achapalam)
21: Radiance of character (tejas)
22: Forgiveness (kshama)
23: Patience or fortitude (dhriti)
24: Cleanness of body and purity of mind (shaucha)
25: Nonhatred (adroha)
26: Lack of conceit (na atimanita)


God talks with Arjuna: The science of God realization: The Bhagavad Gita ~ Yogananda

[Mluck]

To me spirituality is the key to unlocking all the great mysteries of our time.I have been a UFO researcher for 10 plus years and it was not until I got in touch with my spiritual self that was able to see the truths that were right in front of my face the whole time. A man named Tommy Hawksblood one of the few real spiritual people on this planet showed me this way.

[Mluck]

Find a place to sit, inside or outside.
1. Close your eyes and relax.
2. Breathe in deeply through your nose.
3. Feel the air fill your stomach.
4. Exhale slowly your mouth slowly.
5. Chant or sing a sound like HUM.
6. Create the doorway or image in your third
eye.
7. Know that Spirit will protect you.
8. Allow twenty minutes.
9. Write down any feelings or thoughts when
you are done.
10. Do it the same time everyday.
11. Know that spirit will be waiting.
12. Be honest to yourself and spirit.
13. Know that in forty days you will have an
experience.
14. Know that this is the key to all the worlds
of God.
15. We all need this experience to truly
understand God.
16. If something does not feel right change it.
17. You can challenge anything during the
exercise in the name of God if it doesn’t
feel right

By: Tommy Hawksblood

[kriya]

Hello Mike,

Thanks for dropping by and thanks for your contribution. Everyones on a spiritual path, but some have just forgotten, IMHO.

Tommy Hawksblood sounds cool, I will check him out. You can definitely have direct experience of God through meditation. And if you want to truly know the Cosmic Beloved its the way to go.

Love,

Kriya

[kriya]

10th September

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_hLsWFLcDvNQ/TIThY74C_CI/AAAAAAAAEFM/VO2IjYSM78Q/s1600/When+you+meditate+copy.jpg

[kriya]

13th September


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfIEQKtt61s&feature=youtube_gdata_player

[truthseekerdan]

Keep The Love Alive...:love:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6plfIUiRQQs&feature=related

[kriya]

:eek: Ha ha thanks Dan for the video.....although who the guy on the bottom left is I have no idea.

Yes kriya yoga is my path in life and all the Gurus are there, Yogananda, Babaji, Sri Yuteswar, Lahiri Mahaysaya Christ and Krishna. But the guy on the left, God only knows who he is???

Definitely not part of SRF or Yogoda Satsanga.

There is no better meditation group than me/you and all these masters (except the mystery guy, lol)

Cheers Dan,

Love,

Kriya

[truthseekerdan]

:eek: Ha ha thanks Dan for the video.....although who the guy on the bottom left is I have no idea.

But the guy on the left, God only knows who he is???

Definitely not part of SRF or Yogoda Satsanga.

There is no better meditation group than me/you and all these masters (except the mystery guy, lol)

Cheers Dan,

Love,

Kriya


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skDo8uyJ2dU&feature=related

[kriya]

18th September

From Sri Ramana Gita, chapter 5, verses 13-17: Sri Ramana Bhagavan

13. It is said that the heart is in the microcosm just as the orb of the sun is in the macrocosm. The mind in Sahasrara is like the disc of the moon.

14. Just as the sun gives light to the moon this heart bestows the effulgence on the mind.

15. As in the night when the sun is not present, one sees the light in the moon, the man who is not present in the heart, sees merely the mind.

16. Without seeing the origin of light, the true origin of one's Self, the ordinary man sees by the mind different things and is deluded.

17. The Jnanin present in the heart sees the mind merged in the light of the heart, like the moonlight in the presence of the sun during the day

[truthseekerdan]

Thank you, Kriya! :hug:

pBE2VM6LH6I

[kriya]

19th September,


100 Quotes from The Secret http://www.universallawstoday.com/100%20Quotes.html

[kriya]

25th September

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hLsWFLcDvNQ/TJw_CBFWW4I/AAAAAAAAEI0/uxxdzAxPY_o/s1600/Gurus+are+LIVING+copy.jpg

[truthseekerdan]

We miss you Kriya. ~:love:~ Dan


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUVBIqLTniM

[greybeard]

[
SAMADHI


Vanished the veils of light and shade,
Lifted every vapor of sorrow,
Sailed away all dawns of fleeting joy,
Gone the dim sensory mirage.
Love, hate, health, disease, life, death,
Perished these false shadows on the screen of duality.
Waves of laughter, scyllas of sarcasm, melancholic whirlpools,
Melting in the vast sea of bliss.
The storm of maya stilled
By magic wand of intuition deep.
The universe, forgotten dream, subconsciously lurks,
Ready to invade my newly wakened memory divine.
I live without the cosmic shadow,
But it is not, bereft of me;
As the sea exists without the waves,
But they breathe not without the sea.
Dreams, wakings, states of deep turiya sleep,
Present, past, future, no more for me,
But ever-present, all-flowing I, I, everywhere.
Planets, stars, stardust, earth,
Volcanic bursts of doomsday cataclysms,
Creation's molding furnace,
Glaciers of silent x-rays, burning electron floods,
Thoughts of all men, past, present, to come,
Every blade of grass, myself, mankind,
Each particle of universal dust,
Anger, greed, good, bad, salvation, lust,
I swallowed, transmuted all
Into a vast ocean of blood of my own one Being!
Smoldering joy, oft-puffed by meditation
Blinding my tearful eyes,
Burst into immortal flames of bliss,
Consumed my tears, my frame, my all.
Thou art I, I am Thou,
Knowing, Knower, Known, as One!
Tranquilled, unbroken thrill, eternally living, ever new peace!
Enjoyable beyond imagination of expectancy, samadhi bliss!
Not a mental chloroform
Or unconscious state without wilful return,
Samadhi but extends my conscious realm
Beyond the limits of the mortal frame
To farthest boundary of eternity
Where I, the Cosmic Sea,
Watch the little ego floating in me.
The sparrow, each grain of sand, fall not without my sight.
All space like an iceberg floats within my mental sea.
Colossal Container, I, of all things made.
By deeper, longer, thirsty, guru-given meditation
Comes this celestial samadhi
Mobile murmurs of atoms are heard,
The dark earth, mountains, vales, lo! molten liquid!
Flowing seas change into vapors of nebulae!
Aum blows upon the vapors, opening wondrously their veils,
Oceans stand revealed, shining electrons,
Till, at last sound of the cosmic drum,
Vanish the grosser lights into eternal rays
Of all-pervading bliss.
From joy I came, for joy I live, in sacred joy I melt.
Ocean of mind, I drink all creation's waves.
Four veils of solid, liquid, vapor, light,
Lift aright.
Myself, in everything, enters the Great Myself.
Gone forever, fitful, flickering shadows of mortal memory.
Spotless is my mental sky, below, ahead, and high above.
Eternity and I, one united ray.
A tiny bubble of laughter, I
Am become the Sea of Mirth Itself

By Paramahansa Yogananda


Bumped

[ArjunaArcana]

The one true path goes towards the inside, the thing is that in order to walk that path, one must be willing to relinquish the temporary so called achievements of this world.

Now, Im not against material progress but, those who truly wish to understand who and what they are, must walk the ever fascinating and sometimes lonely path of ones inner self.

When you have achieved the goal evrything seems so simple and all pieces fall into place.

The answer to all questions and the key to unlock all doors, reside within ourselves.

[greybeard]

The one true path goes towards the inside, the thing is that in order to walk that path, one must be willing to relinquish the temporary so called achievements of this world.

Now, Im not against material progress but, those who truly wish to understand who and what they are, must walk the ever fascinating and sometimes lonely path of ones inner self.

When you have achieved the goal evrything seems so simple and all pieces fall into place.

The answer to all questions and the key to unlock all doors, reside within ourselves.

Very true
Thank you
Chris

[truthseekerdan]

The Gift by Gregorian (Chant) with Lyrics (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcbXMnbtvEs)

BcbXMnbtvEs

[sister]

Sent to me today by my beautiful friend Evelyn, had to pass it along:

When brothers or sisters attack you they are subconsciously asking for love. They might not ever believe this, but I know in your heart you understand what it is I am sharing with you. This is one of the reasons you and those living in the light should try to be more patient with angry brothers or sisters. These angry brothers or sisters are lost. They are feeling bad about themselves and taking it out on you. They take it out on you because they believe that you are the easier target. They could not take it out on God because lost brothers or sisters usually have a fear of God.

The next time a brother or sister who is ruled by the ego attacks you, consider that he or she is simply asking for love. He or she is a lost soul asking you for direction. Would you lead him or her toward more darkness or toward the light? This is the choice you make every time you react to a lost brother or sister.

Understand that the choice you make will bring you closer to the place you send him or her. Lead him or her toward darkness, and you too shall experience the darkness. Lead him or her toward light, and you too shall experience the light.

- James Blanchard Cisneros, You Have Chosen to Remember: A Journey From Perception to Knowledge, Peace of Mind and Joy, p. 37

[greybeard]

Hi Sister
please keep posting on this thread.
It has much on it, which you have added to.
Namaste

[RedeZra]

on the moon's watch

beneath the branches

thus-gone thus-come

Tathāgata


http://api.ning.com/files/MhiN9V4DPBInROn95fvhtIoBYm7CZBOsSefamRTc183B4GpKKOL-eh2ppeMO0F2bCXZxFoU0UH5WRLTdMYtM2F8Dye6EXLNa/blue_moon.jpg

[RedeZra]

I was thirsty

when I asked for water or even wine

they gave me vinegar


when I gave them life


I'm not these wounds you see nor the words you hear


but the longing in the lovers everywhere

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu88/elelavi/yes-jesus-loves-me-mark-spears-4.jpg?t=1301556469

[greybeard]

Great to see you in poetic mood RedeZra.
Namaste

[hexenomega]

hi,
neitsche stated, whenever i climb, i am always followed by a dog called ego

[RunningDeer]

"All Travelers"

We are loving souls who are here for mutual benefit.
It is to our advantage to be more tolerant of the differences;
we are more alike than different.

We are all travelers of the greater whole,
each a teacher and a student for another.

With heart,
WhiteCrowBlackDeer

[greybeard]

There is a lot of good posts on this thread which are ever relevant.
Yogananda is quoted from time to time.
I enjoyed greatly his book " Divine Romance"
Chris

[Beren]

"All Travelers"

We are loving souls who are here for mutual benefit.
It is to our advantage to be more tolerant of the differences;
we are more alike than different.

We are all travelers of the greater whole,
each a teacher and a student for another.

With heart,
WhiteCrowBlackDeer


It`s God`s miracle to be one and to feel singular if we wish.
Meaning to absorb the experience from all angles...

This old thread is full of gems and good vibes!
Thank you Kriya wherever you are for starting this .

:)

[RunningDeer]

Life is a continuous storyboard
Illusion is when one believes s/he must engage
In a life-palette creating sub-plots of material