The Mystic Heart - Part 4 - All Reality in One Moment

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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[nodonnel]

I agree that we should be wary of anyone claiming to have special knowledge of anything until we have evidence that they are indeed knowledgeable, and in addition well-intentioned. I, and many others, have been satisfied in our evaluation of Mr. Wilbur in the capacity that he speaks to truths we can understand and implement in our own lives. That his language is poetic and, yes, sometimes abstruse appeals to certain truth-seekers and, apparently, wards others off. To each his own.

[KnowKnot]

8 hours of prayer and solitude with a bible, and your results are "fuck off?"

Which translation is that?

[IChIDH]

@avum The Holy Trickery

[andthentherewasham]

@nodonnel

Ahem *Wilber*

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[avum]

2:10 From Itself, into Itself, integrating Itself ... From Itself (the Father), into Itself (the Son), integrating Itself (the Holy Spirit) ... if I might.

[DLSMaster]

@nodonnel I totaly agree with you there. If it wasnt from the Matrix movies i wouldnt goten the The Ultimate Matrix Collection Limited Edition DVD Case Set, then watched the commentaries with him and Dr Cornel West, then got Mr Wilber's 1st book, well the 20th anniversary edition, called The Spectrum of Consciousness, and again im with you there on that.

[matsyendranath]

@duncality Dont try and reduce it to a pharmacological event

[taboosun]

The universe is playing. Were just making a huge picture that spans out into the macrocosm us the plural of which is unknown....

[ThisSongsShit]

this guy has some great afternoons LoL

[CloudshadowMan1]

Brother Wayne had the experience of God pouring Himself into everything as Himself. And everything has a place. Peace and contentment to all beings.

[duncality]

And how much LSD did this guy take?