We all learn in public school, acquire new knowledge and progress through many grades. This same learning, change and progress should be true for religion. But alas, it seems that most religious institutions today offer only one class. A recent article in the Washington Post reads The Protestant Reformation was 500 years ago. What needs reform […]
Earth peace through Self peace
Lessons from Yogiraj “Earth peace through Self peace.” -Yogiraj By Ralph Calabria I’m back from my weekend at Niagara Falls, NY with Yogiraj. It was, in effect, a spiritual family reunion with Yogiraj and 48 student yogis. I felt instantly at ease with everyone. We understood each other. We encouraged each other. […]
Two Tests
Ralph Calabria This month I am posting early because I’ll soon be leaving for a weekend with Yogiraj Siddhanath. Yogiraj is a most impressive contemporary yogi in the tradition of Babaji. Yesterday, Diane pressed me on the question of how do I distinguish an enlightened teacher from an ordinary teacher. In other words, why did […]
The Joy of Homework
The Joy of Homework This month I invited a guest blogger, Diane. Think to a time when you were in a class and couldn’t understand the instructor. If you were not interested in the material, probably you shrugged it off and moved on. But if you did want to learn, it was different. Maybe not […]
Mysteries of Human Existence – Sacred Sciences
Mysteries of Human Existence – Sacred Sciences Albert Einstein once said, “It seems to me that whoever doesn’t wonder about the truth in religion and in science might as well be dead.” I have wondered quite a bit about the truth in both religion and science so Albert might have said, “Ralph you’re all right.” […]
The beginnings of the new age
The beginnings of the new age Because this blog might seem like a mission impossible, I have to say this. “As always, should you or any of your Friends be caught reading this, I will disavow any knowledge of your actions. These pages might self-destruct in five seconds. Good luck, dear reader.” I respect […]
Love Neighbor, one of three truths of Jesus
Too many times, I have seen or heard this sarcastic remark, “He’s not a Christian.” These snide comments are meant to slander and besmirch the character of the other person. But do they? Do you care? I care because I love Jesus and his original Christianity. But I must speak about this. Do these condescending […]
EASTER RESURRECTION
Our idea of Easter is that the “Christ” state of Omnipresent Consciousness which Jesus manifested was gained by “growing in (spiritual) wisdom.” This awareness was manifested in Yogananda and all Avatars. It is also available to those disciples who strive and work for it. But most religious followers are not aware that this consciousness exists […]
People of Religion
RELIGION How sad, That people who ignore Religion DENY everything of value in it. How simple, That people who are babes in Religion DEBATE and argue with each other. How sound, That people who are growing in Religion DISCIPLINE themselves instead of judging others. How supreme, That people who fully live Religion DELIGHT in the […]
A Search for the Truth in Religion
It has been a while since my last post. I will be posting more frequently. I am currently working on my next book, entitled, A Search for the Truth in Religion. Here is the prologue in progress. Prologue “It seems to me that whoever doesn’t wonder about the truth in religion and in science […]