March 2008 Archives

Question:
I am having doubts about the beliefs of a path I have been seriously following. This path, Akram Vignan from Dada Bhagwan, has an enlightenment ceremony in which one can have direct experience of the Pure Soul, after which one follows five basic steps for life which will take one towards moksha. This path does not hold that meditation is useful for this spiritual development; it is considered an experience of phases of mind, not direct experience of the soul. I had been meditating and reading widely until finding this path a year ago. I did not know where I stood about God, but was searching for spiritual connection.

An article in the Washington Post in response to the question: Which "ism" is more entrenched in America, sexism or racism? Which should religion address?
One Prejudice One Solution

4000 US soldiers dead. The number of Iraqi's - citizens, children - not even quantified. I challenge you to type the numbers... I almost gave up at 282, thinking this is a waste of time, then reminded myself that each one was an individual, with a family, who had dreams and aspirations. Who was 1483, 2567, 321, 3999? What was their story? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 ...

Watching the troubles of the economy, some observers don't want a bailout for either Wall St. or stressed homeowners who find themselves in over their heads. The phrase "moral hazard" is being tossed around as shorthand for "You took the risk, now take your lumps." It would seem that the ground is littered with moral hazards. The reckless borrowing by huge investment banks on a margin of 30 to 1 may turn out to be the greatest moral hazard since the Great Depression. Even the massive rise in gas prices with no end in sight is connected with reckless risk-taking by the Bush administration as they plunged into the maelstrom of the Middle East.

An article in the Washington Post by Deepak Chopra on the Resurrection

A Borders Books in-depth interview with Deepak Chopra followed by open question and answer period with the public. Borders interviews Deepak Chopra...

Question: Books like yours, Ken Wilber's and Joseph Campbell's all say, from differing perspectives: that the great river of wisdom called the perennial philosophy, is destined to somehow evolve into the "common sense" knowledge of all people willing to embrace...

An article by Deepak Chopra in the Washington Post in response to the question: How should Barack Obama have responded to inflammatory remarks made by his former pastor, Dr. Jeremiah Wright? Are you responsible for what your spiritual leader says...

I walked into a room where my mother sat, taking just a moment for herself. We were in Costa Rica for a conference, and until 15 minutes before, she had watched my kids for two days so I could attend...

A stir was made recently by the documentary film from 'Titanic' director James Cameron that claimed to have found the final resting place of Jesus and his family, and although the evidence presented wasn't satisfying to the vast majority of...

Question: When, after my meditation, I pray for certain things, and then relax, the opposite of the outcome I want to happen pops up in my brain. For instance, if I pray for wealth, then I may picture myself as...

In my new book "The Third Jesus," I write not about the historical Jesus, or the church's Jesus, but about the third one--a state of expanded and enlightened Christ consciousness. Click "play" for more....

Last night, I took my daughters to watch my father at his book signing at the local Barnes and Noble for his new book, The Third Jesus. . They were so thrilled to see "Nana" talking in front of people,...

CLICK HERE for a free downloadable excerpt from the bestselling book, THE THIRD JESUS, along with a special letter - "Smashing the Jesus Idol" - about the controversy surrounding the book. This offer is in effect until March 9th....

What does this Florida cabdriver think of all this spiritual vlogging happening in his backseat?...

Here are some essential questions you should be asking yourself and the Universe....

An article in Newsweek/Washington Post by Deepak Chopra in response to their question: If the historical Jesus were running for president, what kind of candidate would he be? Republican or Democrat? Why Jesus Lost the Nomination...

The Universe is a field of possibilities until we ask a question, only then can it begin to assemble itself into a "space/time event"--an answer....

Question: Assuming past, present, and future are nonlinear and one 'knows' something yet to be, are they creating this something they 'know' within the gap of consciousness?...