WHO IS THE REAL GURU?

Who is a true Guru? Is he the one that teaches worldly education? Is he one that that explores properties of matter? No, they are only teachers. Is one who teaches a manthra or Vedanata a Guru? No, we may call them Acharyas, not Gurus. People consider a person who imparts knowledge as a preceptor. But most of them are mere teachers, not preceptors (Gurus). A teacher who teaches others has had a teacher himself. The one who has no Guru above him is the true Guru. …

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Daily Words of the Buddha for August 04, 2017

Pāli Word a Day for August 04, 2017 — dīpa — the island

Na paresaṃ vilomāni,
na paresaṃ katākataṃ.
Attanova avekkheyya,
katāni akatāni ca.

Look not to the faults of others,
nor to their omissions and commissions.
But rather look to your own acts,
to what you have done and left undone.

Dhammapada 4.50
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika

Clergy Members Will Trip On Psychedelic Mushrooms for Science – Universal Life Church Monastery Blog

Researchers at John Hopkins University and New York University have convinced a group of religious leaders to try “magic” mushrooms in the name of science. The researchers will give two dozen pries…

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About The Upcoming Solar Eclipse – August 21, 2017

Get the Most out of the Upcoming Eclipse

Celestial eclipses have always generated a lot of interest over the course of history. There are a lot of ideas about how an eclipse might affect the human body and mind. At the very least, it is quite noticeable and we become acutely aware of our environment for a brief time.

A total solar eclipse will occur on Monday, August 21, 2017. The event has been described as the “Great American Eclipse” as it will be visible in totality only within a band across the entire contiguous United States.

The so-called Great American Total Solar Eclipse will darken skies all the way from Oregon to South Carolina, along a stretch of land about 70 miles (113 kilometers) wide. People who find themselves in this “path of totality” for the big event are in for an unforgettable experience.

According to yoga and Ayurveda, lunar and solar eclipses are very significant. During an eclipse is an especially fruitful time for mediation, mantra and spiritual practices. Many recommendations apply including eating light and not traveling during the eclipse. Potent energy surrounds the time of the eclipse for 2-3 days before and after. Emotions can be heightened, and you may be prone to mistakes in judgment.

Tarot Contemplation – The Hanged Man

You may feel frustrated that things aren’t moving as quickly as you’d like today.  Be patient; stop trying to force things to happen.  Take this time of waiting as an opportunity to practice being present with yourself.  You may find that when you let go of your expectations that things turn out differently, and even better, than you’d hoped.  The greatest benefit will be had when you are able to let go.  Don’t try to control the present situation.  Try to make peace with uncertainty.  A sacrifice may be required now in order to move forward.

Daily Words of the Buddha for August 03, 2017

Pāli Word a Day for August 03, 2017 — paṇḍita — wise, clever, skilled, circumspect, intelligent

Puññameva so sikkheyya
āyataggaṃ sukhudrayaṃ.
Dānañca samacariyañca,
mettacittañca bhāvaye.

Train yourself in doing good
that lasts and brings happiness.
Cultivate generosity, the life of peace,
and a mind of boundless love.

Itivuttaka 1.22
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika

Why Some Students Fail And Other Students Succeed – Illumeably

What separates students who get straight A’s from students who struggle to pass their classes? Is it a high IQ that pushes students to excel in their classes or is there something else? Angela Lee Duckworth, a teacher turned psychologist, has an answer to that question. After several studies conducted in the military, spelling bees, classrooms, and companies, Angela determined what causes people to excel. Simply put, Duckworth says, IQ was not the only difference between my best and my worst students. In fact, she often saw cases in which students with higher IQ scores performed worse than students with….

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An Age of Accelerated Evolution – The Master Shift

By Sensei Erwin L. Rimban

The Age of Aquarius is upon us. All over the world subtle and complex changes that accompany the changing of the seasons are being felt in small and large measures alike. The seasons have changed and with this change comes startling new developments that will help catapult mankind to finer and higher spirals of evolution. […]

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Daily Words of the Buddha for August 02, 2017

Pāli Word a Day for August 02, 2017 — nissanga — [nis+sanga] unattached, unobstructed, disinterested, unselfish

Ubhinnamatthaṃ carati,
attano ca parassa ca;
paraṃ saṅkupitaṃ ñatvā,
yo sato upasammati.

Knowing that the other person is angry,
one who remains mindful and calm
acts for one’s own best interest
and for the other’s interest, too.

Saṃyutta Nikāya 1.188
Gemstones of the Good Dhamma, compiled and translated by Ven. S. Dhammika

Tarot Contemplation – Eight of Pentacles

Here you are working diligently and happily on your project.  You have already completed quite a bit of your task and are now focused on maintaining the quality of your work.  You feel much satisfaction in what you’ve been able to achieve.  Today is a day to focus on your craft. It may be that you will soon be employed in steady and rewarding work.  Or, perhaps you need to persevere in a matter that is near completion.  Or, you might now be learning a great deal through work that may seem repetitive. Don’t be lazy.  Don’t cut corners.  What you are creating or doing is a reflection of who you are.  Put in the work you know you are capable of.  It is so worth it.  You are nearing mastery, so maintain your efforts and focus and see this project through to the end.

La’au Lapa’au:  Medicinal Hawaiian Plants

By:  In Big Island – November 25, 2016, in Island Life, Health Tips, Articles By:  InBigIsland.com Hawai’i.

Home of the world’s best beaches, Surf, and Food that will change your life!  But one of the more important cornerstones of Hawaii, are the Medicinal plants found on the islands.  Here are 5 that you should get to (more info) …

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Shamanic Animal Appearing … Python

Python’s message: You can heal yourself and others.

Th spirit of the Snake is presented to you as a symbol of healing.  Since ancient times, this sacred animal has always been associated with medicine and healers.  This sign means that you have a strong potential as a healer, whatever technique or approach you may feel attracted to.  It might be the right time to explore this by practicing and offering your services to the world.  Healing is a process of transmuting energy.  Among certain native tribes, initiation rites consist of being bitten by a venomous snake:  if the initiate survived by transmuting the venom, then the healer’s path could be followed.  We can all heal our lives by transforming negative energies.  For the good of our physical health of course, but also to enhance our relationships and to soften our emotional responses and past wounds.  Never forget:  When you heal yourself, you can heal the world.  If you are currently confronted with health issues, the Python is a sign of a positive outcome.

Tarot Contemplation – The Chariot

You may feel like sticking close to home today to get on with what you need to do there. The Chariot is a card of “safety”, whether this be your own need to feel safe and secure or simply the need to regroup your thoughts in order to find an answer.

Love life: This is a great day to spend some time at home relaxing with a special someone. You may also feel the warmth of your family’s good feelings towards you and all you do for them.

Work life: There is structure to your life today when it comes to work. If you are faced with a problem that seems too big for you, break it down to smaller tasks and go from there.

Tarot Contemplation – Five of Cups

The loss suffered is of something dear to the heart, whether a relationship, a loved possession or a cherished dream.  It may be a loss voluntarily taken, but that doesn’t make it any less painful. Whatever loss or disappointment you’ve experienced lately deserves to be felt.  When you take the time to really feel your feelings, you can process them, learn from them, and then move forward with greater self-awareness and wisdom.  The lesson to be learned here is that with loss also comes change, and with change, opportunity.  We can avoid loss if we avoid pursuing our heart’s desire, but if we have the courage to risk loss we may also gain true fulfillment.

About Sirius, The Dog Star – by Jonny Enoch

ESOTERIC ETYMOLOGY & THE DOG STAR:  The origins of “Sir” according to Jordan Maxwell are rooted in ancient mysticism. Most will trace the word back to “Sire” or “Senior”. Jordan tells me this kingly title was originally based on the dog star, Sirius. But if you look up what modern etymologists say, they link it to the Greek “Seirios” meaning “scorcher”, and the Egyptian “Sothis” (the daughter of Osiris). A few years ago I was walking at night under the stars with Jordan in the desert. We looked up to the right of us and saw Sirius, which is the brightest star in the sky. He said, “do you know the real reason why people call each other Sir? It comes from the Egyptian god O-SIR-is, which is where you get the name Sirius, the dog star. In fact, in the article below you will read that Osiris has been connected to Sirius (“As-Ar”) since pre-dynastic times with the Osireon cults at Abydos. This is why we say something is “serious” when discussing anything important. Moreover, dog is God spelled backwards (the dog star) and is why you have DOGMA. Also, Jordan went on to tell me that when you hear someone say they are “falling in love”, or they are a “fell-ow” that comes from the “sons of god” or “fallen angels” in the biblical text that laid with the daughter’s of men.

The Osiris & Sirius connection: https://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/universo/siriusmystery/siriusmystery03.htm 

Author:  Jonny Enoch