I have seen many atheists, both on this forum and some outside of this forum, say that theists dont have good arguements for the existence of God. So, what im asking the atheists is, can you give me a good and valid arguement? Im not doing this becuase I hate atheists or because I want to put...
Yesterday I was pulled back into Trances of bliss,. These were of the Non-Dual nature types of Trance. It has kind of frusturated me though, when Im done with the Trance. Im in the middle, between absorbtion into myself, or servitude to Krishna. But Its hard because the blissful merging into...
How does one induce Bhava, or ecstatic devotional, Samadhi? I have been threw the other Samadhi that are known in Advaita Vedanta which are just different levels of ones Consciusness. That to me is easy to do, but ecstatic emotion towards Krishna is a little more difficult. Has anyone here had...
I guess im a seeker. I am trying to find the right religion for me. Im very interested in Hinduism. But most of all I am a Devotionalist. Im am so devoted. I have just left Non-Dualism and would like to find a God-centered Religion that is based off of pure Devotion. When I am worshipping God...
My Dad said that after I work for a year (from the ages 18 to 19) that on my 19th birthday he will give me $5000 on top of the money I already made from that year so that I can go to India. He says that he thinks it would be good for me so that I can find myself and go to a more spiritual...
I have a deep love for Shiva. For some reason Shiva represents the totality of Being, Consciousness, Self-Awareness, and all of that stuff. So what my question is, is can I worship Shiva even though im not Hindu and even worship Shiva not according to Hindu standards? Thanks
According to Hinduism what is the purpose of Hatha Yoga? Is it to move energy, or to loosen the body for extended meditation, for control of the body, or for other reasons?
Hello, this is my first time in this section of the Forum.
I am very interested in Paganism. I have been sense an early age and I was wondering if there are any good books, sites, or information that I could use to further my education in Paganism. Im also very interested in Goddess worship...
I always hear the words Consciousness and Awareness being used. Is there a difference between the two, or are they synonyms.
Nisargadatta Maharaj says, "Awareness is primordial; it is the original state, beginningless, endless, uncaused, unsupported, without parts, without change...
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YouTube - The Chidakasha Gita of Paramahamsa Bhagawan Nityananda
This is some excerpts from the Chidakasha Gita, a compilation of sayings from Sri Bhagawan Nityananda.
very little is known about his early life, but he is one of the greatest people who have ever walked upon the...
I have been looking into Jainism for awhile now, because of similarities between it and Buddhism and Im wondering if conversion to Jainism is possible. Does anyone really know? Thank you for any help!
Im interested in it because of Kayotsarg Meditation, Keval Jnana, Ascetics or Nirjara, and...
I know that in other threads I spoke about Asceticism and my interest in it. I also know that some people said that I shouldnt delve into such a thing. But I looked at this one website www.hinduwebsite.com and it spoke about Asceticism and how it really contributed to the spiritual fulfilment of...
Ever sense I began to really cling on to Being I have lost interest in in many things. Now, Im quite young and im already starting not to care about girls, I never did like school, I dont want a job and Im not even motivated to get my lisense. My family doesnt like what im going threw and...
I have had an experiance lately that has facinated me, but the thing is, it has nothing to do with Theravada Buddhism. Im so drawn to it, but its not anything that has to do with Buddhism. Sometimes, just randomly, all thought will cease and there is this feeling or sensation that I am. Its odd...
From now on if I find anything interesting on Theravada Buddhism I will post it in this thread and all are welcome to post their thoughts and if you find something interesting about Theravada that you want to share, PLEASE POST HERE! :)
IS THERAVADA BUDDHISM FOR ARAHANTSHIP ONLY?By U Silananda...
Im Upasaka. Upasaka is a Pali term that means "attendant". It was the term used for deciples of Buddha who were not ordained. Im am a Theravada Buddhist and I hope to learn alot about other religions here and clairify others about mine!