In this Buddha at the Gas Pump interview, Rick Archer presents the art (assisted by AI) of Jurgen Ziewe, who has traveled to the astral world in what he quantifies as 200 hours. What he offers between the illustrations and the commentary amounts to extraordinary insights for we mortals. Because, as I see it, what … Continue reading Jurgen Ziewe’s Spiritual Illustrations
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What is the Meaning and Purpose of the Diamond Sutra?
The Diamond Sutra (Vajracchedikā Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra) is a key Mahayana Buddhist text, part of the Prajñāpāramitā (Perfection of Wisdom) tradition. Its recitation holds deep spiritual significance in Buddhist practice. Meaning of the Diamond SutraCore Theme: The sutra emphasizes the concept of emptiness (śūnyatā), teaching that all phenomena, including self, others, and the material world, lack … Continue reading What is the Meaning and Purpose of the Diamond Sutra?
AI Impersonation
As the yin yang symbol teaches us, there is good and bad in everything. AI is here and moving forward, whether we like it or not and the public has had no say in approving or banning it. A couple posts back, I promoted the best discussion about this that I have ever heard [LINK]. … Continue reading AI Impersonation
The Seven Factors of Awakening
What are the seven factors of awakening? Note that this Buddhist approach focuses on the positive rather than on the negative (the hindrances). Mindfulness. To maintain awareness of reality, in particular the teachings. Investigation of the nature of reality. (nothing is permanent, and all thoughts and feelings should be viewed as passing phenomena.) Energy also … Continue reading The Seven Factors of Awakening
10 More Quo Quotes
Quo is a channeling ongoing from L/L Research, who channeled Law of One. It is one of my favorite new age channelings. Most entities among your peoples live a kind of inner life that we would describe as horizontal. The world of things spreads out like the skyline, full of detail…One drives the streets, one … Continue reading 10 More Quo Quotes
Rupert Sheldrake Gives Marvelous Talk
The title of this recent talk by Rupert Sheldrake is "Anatheism: Rediscovering God in a Secular Age." In the talk, he chronicles the events of his life, what he has studied, conclusions he came to, and comes full circle in the spiritual sense. I found the talk fascinating and valuable. https://youtu.be/QuicgRaE7E8?si=CH6Dpv6VgqOZxPBj
Do We Need Churches?
Not sure if this is the best title, but what I'm going to say in this post regards my personal journey. I was raised in a devout traditional church-going household. That's an understatement. Life revolved around our rural church and community. Fast forward and a lot of water has flown by under the bridge. I've … Continue reading Do We Need Churches?
One Seeker's Story 