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 sc...
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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I think anyone who has studied any form of philosophical, historical or theological development in the last 2,000 years would laugh at the accusation that Jesus of Nazareth was a mythological figure. Even secularists accept that Jesus walked on earth. On anothe note, Allegro's writings were popular but the academic world treated them as a joke.
Sorry but we laugh at YOU, the evidence that he never existed is overpowering. YOU need to get an education, I laugh at you. I might even send you a link to a great book that shows how ignirant you are. The joke is on you.
now my understanding is, we are the universe, all there is is awarness and theres no "my" awarness and "your" its one. and that awarness is the empty space in wich the universe/big bang happend, you are it adn that all that really exists
What, then, is the norm or plumbline of my spirituality? For example, is my own direct experience of God-consciousness an authority in its own right? Or what do I use to test and examine my experiences? If my contemplative life or spiritual experiences contradict something I see in the Bible, should I accept them or reject them?
Religion has done well with clouding the right-brain understanding of the Self. Above all, I think if you attempt to live your life positively in word and deed, and are actually doing work on yourself (evolving), you have nothing to worry about. You'll begin to feel the positivity of the change.
And to your last question: I wouldn't do anything immediately. If anything, when something does contradict the Bible, let it go and give it time/thought. There's no rush. YOU will figure it out.
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And to your last question: I wouldn't do anything immediately. If anything, when something does contradict the Bible, let it go and give it time/thought. There's no rush. YOU will figure it out.