ByTony Samara
Ahimsa – Loving Kindness – an Ethical Philosophy & Meditation Practice Ahimsa – or – Non-Violence, means loving kindness and is a term meaning ‘not to injure’. The word is derived from the Sanskrit root hiṃs – to strike; hiṃsā is injury or harm, a-hiṃsā is the opposite of this, i.e. cause no injury, do no harm. Ahimsa is a multidimensional…
ByTony Samara
The Triple Gems of Jainism as the Path to Liberation from Karmic Bondage & Mundane Existence Liberation (‘Moksha’) is a blissful state of existence of a soul completely free from karmic bondage, and free from mundane existence (samsara) – the cycle of birth and death. A liberated soul is said to have attained its true…
ByTony Samara
It is a wonderful thing to be alive. Meditation brings that sense of value into aliveness. It is so very important that today, as you practice your karma yoga, as you practice your spiritual work, as you practice living, as you learn from life that every reflection is a reflection that is referenced from that…
ByTony Samara
By extending our Being into the present dynamics of life, we escape the image of reality created by the ego and strengthen our awareness of life, rather than yearning for everything. This means we participate as part of the Universe rather than from a space of desire. The modern world created materialism in all aspects…
ByJocelyn Chaplin
I made this painting at a silent retreat in Wales. The Tymawr Convent is in the background, in front of the primeval Trelech ridge above the Wye Valley. In the middle is the path we walked each day past fields of grass to join the nuns. On the left is the goddess Demeter and on…
ByTony Samara
Scientists today still know very little about our genetics. There is much information in the DNA structure, and it is all stored as if it were a hard disk and if we have access to this information, which is difficult because it requires that we reach a certain level of consciousness, we can then discover…
ByTony Samara
Many people ask me for solutions so that they can stop feeling the fear of the economy and rather work towards supporting societies potential. For me, the current value system has to be changed and become more people-oriented, strengthening their independence and creativity. It is not only about a social structure that sustains everyone, but…
ByJocelyn Chaplin
I watched with horror day after day as the equalising Arab Spring turned into a whole range of unforeseen results, I think a lot about religion v. spirituality and religion v. secularism. Occupation of public space in a peaceful way can be seen as a kind of spiritual act in itself, especially when dedicated to…
ByTony Samara
Here we are, manifested in this world, and we believe it to be the cause of our suffering, but really, it is what keeps us alive. We criticise, we judge, we harm creatures that keep us alive, we harm the atmosphere, pollution is all around us, we harm ourselves with our negative thoughts, we harm…
ByTony Samara
Life experiences can diminish our ability to give and receive, and often affect our ability to be open to a deeper perspective other than to our fear of pain. Becoming aware of our own awareness, through meditation, is a powerful first step to connecting to what is beyond the fear. Our genes create our brains,…
ByTony Samara
The divine is like an open book. There is nothing hidden and there is no searching. It is a matter of letting go of whatever is veiling you from seeing, so to search is an interesting concept. In some esoteric schools searching is about going far away. The alchemical journey is an interesting journey but…
ByTony Samara
[kad_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaICMlWbm34&feature=youtu.be” ] Tony Samara, author of ‘Shaman’s Wisdom,’ ‘The Simplicity of Love Meditation,’ ‘Different Yet the Same,’ ‘Karma, Mantra and Beyond’ and ‘Discover Your Inner Buddha’ has been inspiring thousands of readers to discover inner peace and greater fulfillment in their lives, through the power and simplicity of practical Spirituality. At…