The Mystic Heart - Part 7 - Out of the Self, Into the Light

In this dialogue series, Brother Wayne Teasdale and Ken Wilber discuss the advent of an integral mysticism in the postmodern world. Reflecting on their own spiritual experiences, the relation of science to spirituality, the lives of the great inter-spiritual pioneers, and how youth culture is revitalizing the mystical traditions, Brother Wayne and Ken show how an integral perspective can bring the revelations of mysticism into everyday life. In so doing, we learn to give fullest expression—as parents and professionals, students and seekers—to the Mystic Heart in each of us.

If, as historian Arnold Toynbee put it, the introduction of Buddhism into the West "may well prove to be the most important event of the 20th century," we might also argue that the re-discovery of the contemplative roots of Christianity will be equally important. And as we enter the 21st century, it stands to reason that the recognition of a common mystical ground between Buddhism, Christianity, and the other World Religions will be the most important event of all.

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[InnerExploration]

Extraordinary to hear this expressed in such a succinct way.

[Nhordmyr]

Thankyou. I'm only 24 yo but some parts I can say I understand already. But I keep developing and I am greatful that I get to hear this already.

[dividedwithin]

Just believe and you will find your own truth.

[greenrate]

Traditionally . . . "Eternal" is used instead of "Infinite" to characterize the nature of God or the Absolute or Big Mind or I-Am-ness.

It's not a lot MORE of any thing . . . but the CONTAINER of all things.

Not sure why they are breaking from that usage here . . .

[urbandenizen]

good talk! Thankx 4 posting! :)

[lisaenlisa]

Ik heet anno,van zigeuners afkomst ik ben een mix van oost en west en ik hebt in Het Licht gestaan ^^^

Ik ben Anno

Zoon van Het Licht

Zoon van Onze Vader (En ik bedoelt dat niet goddienstig)

[MysticReverie]

Rumi's very eloquent in expressing the divine.

Why aren't more muslims like him?

Or at least, why don't the narrow minded muslims stop trying to use Rumi to bolster their Dogma?

[935227046]

Read Rumi and you will understand what is to experience God

[CloudshadowMan1]

Practice nondoing. Let go into the Divine. Being holy means being aware of how much we are conditioned by our ego. It takes no effort to be aware and we will never see the seer. Peace and contentment to all beings.

[notonewhit]

Hegel called this "self-relating negativity". If you seek a higher understanding that admits the content of new age spiritualism but then moves a step beyond its doxa, then read Hegel.