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An overview of our articles about spiritual awakening, enlightenment, self-actualization, non-duality, and personal growth.

Self Realization, Spiritual Enlightenment, and the Natural Man
Self Realization, Spiritual Enlightenment, and the Natural Man
“When you awaken to truth as it really is, you will have no occult vision, you will have no ‘astral’ experience, no ravishing ecstasy. You w [ ... ]
Ten Million Dollar Question – It Does the Trick for Me
Ten Million Dollar Question – It Does the Trick for Me
A lot of the things we set out to do, perhaps even most of our efforts, are in one way or another aimed at earning money. Certainly, we do need to pro [ ... ]
Tantric Practices and Training | Role of the Guru
Tantric Practices and Training | Role of the Guru
The Guru (teacher or master) in ancient Tantric traditions and lineages played an important role. Moreover, it was generally thought that nobody could [ ... ]
Brahmacharya, Celibacy, and Sexual Continence
Brahmacharya, Celibacy, and Sexual Continence
The phrase Brahmacharya (or Brahmacharyam) is a contraction of the two Indian Sanskrit words Brahma and Charya, meaning “one’s Self,” “the [ ... ]
Zen Taiso | Zazen Preparation Exercises
Zen Taiso | Zazen Preparation Exercises
The Japanese term Zen Taiso is usually translated as “Zen body exercises.” It typically refers to regular and scheduled exercises performe [ ... ]
What Is Patience?
What Is Patience?
Patience is not about waiting for a successful outcome. Patience is about observing the things that happen, and then do the things that need to be don [ ... ]
When Only Stillness Is
When Only Stillness Is
“When you awaken to truth as it really is, you will have no occult vision, you will have no ‘astral’ experience, no ravishing ecstasy. You w [ ... ]
People Who Want to Change Their Lives
People Who Want to Change Their Lives
During my career as a Thai Massage therapist and teacher I have met many, many people who wanted to change their lives. Some wanted small changes, but [ ... ]
Opinions | Can We Get Free of Them – and Should We?
Opinions | Can We Get Free of Them – and Should We?
Our opinions are based on our knowledge and experience, which tend to change when our knowledge and experience change. Of course, nothing new really, [ ... ]
Neti Neti – Advaita Vedanta and Radical Negation
Neti Neti – Advaita Vedanta and Radical Negation
Neti Neti is a well-known technique (approach or tool) within Advaita Vedanta practices. The phrase is an Indian Sanskrit term that is usually transla [ ... ]