The Biggest Problem with Life It could be said that the biggest problem in life is death. After all, what begins must end, and everything we do is a matter of comparison to that inescapable reality. Death is the almighty champion, unconquerable and unbeatable. Many cultures think or thought of death as a god or…
Category: Spirituality
12 Pieces Of Buddhist Wisdom That Will Transform Your Life
When I was little, my grandma had this little green Buddha statue. It wasn’t a statue of the original Buddha, but rather a statue of what’s generally considered Maitreya, the “future” Buddha, usually represented as a hefty man sitting with his robe partly opened and often with beads around his neck. This particular statue was a…
The Differences Between Your Ego And Your Soul
Do you know the difference between your Soul, and your Ego? The moment you do, it can be a huge transformation! Your ego is the mask you wear, the false image you have of yourself and your labels and position in society. Your Soul is the true you, the you behind the mask and labels,…
It Turns Out Enlightenment is Just Having a Really Good Sense of Humour
The Cosmic Joke The great cosmic joke is that you are what you are seeking. All the religious and spiritual seeking on this planet and you end up back where you started. If that’s not a fantastic joke worth a good belly laugh I don’t know what is. We all look for happiness, peace and…
6 Things You Lose As A Result Of A Spiritual Awakening
Spirituality is the foundations for good health. When you spiritually connect to that which is important to you magical and amazing things start to happen. But while a lot of people seem to be getting into spirituality for personal gain and development, it is actually what you lose as a result of spiritual connection that…
Alan Watts Explaining The Taoist View of the Universe
The Taoist View “The Taoist view the universe as the same as, or inseparable from, themselves so that Lao-tzu could say, “Without leaving my house, I know the whole universe.” This implies that the art of life is more like navigation than warfare, for what is important is to understand the winds, the tides, the currents,…
7 Amazing Experiences in the Moment of Spiritual Awakening
Ever wonder what happens in people’s lives where time seems to stop for a second: an unforgettable and life-changing experience? We will explain to you what actually happened in that moment… At some points in our lives we all have been enchanted by something or someone. In a moment of complete awe we experience…
9 Ways to Spot a Fake Guru or Spiritual Teacher
By Paul Lenda Guest Writer for Wake Up World The old paradigm of life-controlling and mind-manipulating belief systems has left many to finally realize they have been living in an artificial reality created by egotistical people on power trips. This has led to a situation where many are wandering, trying to find their own…
A New Message From Jim Carrey
The Art of Doing Nothing
Doing Nothing Recently my mother met a friend on the street. “How’s your son doing? the friend asked. “Is he still unemployed?” “Yes,” my mother replied, “but he’s meditating now, so at least it’s better than sitting around doing nothing!” That was actually a joke, but it’s pretty close to the truth for me. The funny thing is that after years of studying…
The Meaning Of Om Mani Padme Hum
Om Mani Padme Hum According to Tibetan culture, it is said that all the teachings of Buddha are contained in the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum, and that to know the phrase is to know enlightenment. Supposedly, contained in this verse is the truth of the nature of suffering and how to remove its causes….
Russell Brand Explains Why We Need A Spiritual Revolution
I think this is an interesting time, I think people are once again interested in formulating a different society, people are bored with the current cultural narrative that supports elitism. The planet is being destroyed, we are creating an underclass, we are exploiting poor people all over the world and the genuine legitimate problems of…
7 Zen Stories That Give You a Glimpse of Enlightenment
by Jordan Bates Zen stories are the ancient words and deeds of Zen masters, which have been passed through the ages, crossing the dynasties and cultures of forgotten peoples, originating with the Buddha himself. The insights that these stories seeded, as time rolled on, flowered into invaluable instructions for those wanting to reach liberation….
The Dalai Lama Turns Modern Science On Its Head With This One Question
Mind Science The Dalai Lama, spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism has been engaged with scientists for the last 20 years regularly attending Mind Science symposiums where dialogue between him and the world’s top scientists have taken place. Buddhism is more than just one of the world’s major religions it has a rich history of philosophy, psychology…
5 Reasons To Always Believe That Everything Happens For A Reason
“I trust that everything happens for a reason, even if we are not wise enough to see it. When there is no struggle, there is no strength.” Oprah Winfrey The well-known Greek Philosopher Aristotle, believed that everything happens for a reason, always. And that every experience in your life, was designed to shape you and reform you…