In our journey of faith, understanding the true essence of “faith” is essential. It goes beyond mere belief; it is about cultivating a deep trust and confidence in the Lord. This trust allows us to experience the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, guiding us through challenges and illuminating our path. It’sContinue reading “Faith is not Belief”
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Spiritual Combat Awareness
Throughout my life, I’ve been a seeker, driven by an insatiable curiosity to understand the deeper truths of existence. This journey has brought me face-to-face with what is “spiritual combat”—a battle against dark forces that seek to hinder our progress towards enlightenment and closeness to God. Spiritual combat involves encountering mystical experiences, recognizing the realityContinue reading “Spiritual Combat Awareness”
Understanding Right View: A Series of Blogs Exploring the Path to Jhānas and Stages of Enlightenment
The Right View, as the initial step on the Eightfold Path, establishes a foundation for spiritual growth and enlightenment, encompassing a righteous perspective grounded in moral principles and ethical values. Within this insightful blog mini-series, we have embarked on a transformative journey, delving deep into the essence of Right View. With every step, we haveContinue reading “Understanding Right View: A Series of Blogs Exploring the Path to Jhānas and Stages of Enlightenment”
Kamma (Karma) As Explained by Dependent Origination
In our pursuit of understanding suffering and discontent, we encounter the profound teachings of Dependent Origination. Dependent Origination is a teaching that transcends any particular individual or tradition. It offers a profound insight into the nature of reality itself. This understanding allows us to grasp the causes and conditions that give rise to the wholeContinue reading “Kamma (Karma) As Explained by Dependent Origination”
New and Old Karma: The Body is Old Karma
In this lesson, we draw inspiration from two discourses in the Pāli Canon, SN 35.146 & SN 12.37, where the Buddha discusses New and Old Kamma and how the body is a manifestation of Old Kamma. Old karma, the culmination of our past actions and choices, spanning across lifetimes, intricately molds our present body andContinue reading “New and Old Karma: The Body is Old Karma”
The Ten Paths to Wholesome Karma: Cultivating Positive Outcomes in Life and Beyond
This lesson is based on AN 10.176, a discourse found in the Pāli Canon in which the Buddha explains the essential courses of Kamma. For everything we do, there will be a cause and effect. Our actions and intentions create results that can be either wholesome, unwholesome or neutral. Kamma, or karma, explains how ourContinue reading “The Ten Paths to Wholesome Karma: Cultivating Positive Outcomes in Life and Beyond”
Understanding the Natural Law of Karma: Overcoming the Three Poisons
The Natural Law of Karma is a concept that refers to the law of cause and effect, where every action, thought, and word creates an imprint on our mindstream that influences our future experiences. The three poisons – craving, anger, and ignorance – are the origin of unwholesome karma, which can cause suffering and discontentContinue reading “Understanding the Natural Law of Karma: Overcoming the Three Poisons”
Life’s Cheat Codes: Six Aspects of Karma to Know for Establishing Right View
This lesson draws its inspiration from AN 6.63, a discourse in the Pāli Canon where the Buddha outlines the six aspects of Kamma that are essential to comprehend. Karma (Sanskrit), Kamma (Pāli) refers to the actions, intentions, and choices we make in our daily lives, and the consequences that follow from those actions. Our KammaContinue reading “Life’s Cheat Codes: Six Aspects of Karma to Know for Establishing Right View”
Understanding the Concept of Kamma (Karma) and Its Impact on Our Lives
It is an opportunity to spread the message of this universal law and its effects on our lives. By cultivating positive habits and making mindful choices, individuals can create a more tranquil and harmonious life, which includes a sense of peace, calmness, serenity, and contentment. Each person has complete control over their decisions, and theseContinue reading “Understanding the Concept of Kamma (Karma) and Its Impact on Our Lives”
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