Mazdean Symbolism “The Egyptian ram-headed god makes man of clay on a potter's wheel, and so in Genesis do the Elohim fashion him out of the same material. When the ‘Maker of the material world’ (Ahura Mazda) is asked, furthermore, what is to give light ‘to the Vara which Yima made,’ he is told that ‘There are uncreated lights and created lights’ and that ‘there’ (in Airyana Vaego, where Vara is b

The 19th-century Madame Helena Petrovna Blavatsky was born into a noble family in Ukraine.Following the guidance of an Indian yogi named Mahatma Morya, Madame Blavatsky co-founded the Theosophical Society. Theosophy, meaning “Divine wisdom,” refers to knowledge that comes through spiritual experience rather than intellectual understanding alone. Madame Blavatsky wrote several important book

In today episode, Father Robert Culat shares more verses from the “Laudato Si’” and the Bible that are quoted in his book, Biblical Meditations on Animals, that distinctly direct humanity to be vegan and to live in harmony with our animal friends. “The Pope's vision is that man is the priest of the universe and that he has a unique role in particular to the animals, to do the will of God. S

Today, Father Robert Culat shares another quote, 221, from the "Laudato Si" 2015 calling all Christians to make the explicit change and to live in harmony with our animal friends and the surroundings. “A last passage is the number 221, ‘I ask,’ here is the Pope’s call, ‘I ask all Christians to recognize and to live fully this dimension of their conversion,’ to recognize and to live fully. ‘

CHAPTER LIII “The circumstance which caused men to believe in the existence of divine attributes is similar to that which caused others to believe in the corporeality of God. The latter have not arrived at that belief by speculation, but by following the literal sense of certain passages in the Bible. The same is the case with the attributes; when in the books of the Prophets and of the Law, God i

Maimonides, also known as HaRambam, or Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, was a notable medieval Jewish philosopher, astronomer, physician, and intellectual figure. Born into a prominent family in Spain, Maimonides’ path eventually led him to Morocco, and Palestine, until he finally settled in Egypt, in al-Fostat, near Cairo. Famous works by Maimonides include “Mishneh Torah,” a commentary on the Talmud, and

“When we were in Samarkand, the Khvarizmshah laid siege to Samarkand and attacked with his army. Not far from us lived an exceedingly beautiful girl, so lovely that none could match her in all the city. I heard her saying, ‘O God, I know You would never allow me to be delivered into the hands of evildoers. I know You would never permit that. I rely on You, O God.’ When the city was sacked and all

Mawlānā Jalāl-ad-Dīn Muhammad Balkhi Rūmī, known simply as Mawlana in Persian and around the world as Rumi, was a poetic genius, a theologian, and an enlightened Master who graced our planet eight centuries ago. Rumi was heir to the rich literary and cultural heritage of Persia, or ancient Iran, and composed His great mystical poems in the Persian language. In addition to His poetry, Rumi’s prose

In the previous episodes Father Robert Culat spoke about why he wrote ‘The Age of Metal’. Today, Father Robert Culat spoke about his vegetarian journey. “For me it wasn’t a decision. There are some people who might say the day I became a vegetarian was such a day. No, for me it wasn’t done like that, it was a gradual process, I became interested in the world food system and I said to myself

Reverend Father Robert Culat is a Catholic priest of the Diocese of Avignon, France. He is also known as “Padre Bob.” Aside from preaching, he is also an environmental and animal activist, as well as a vegetarian advocate. He loves animals and defends them, and is strongly against factory farming. In 2015, he published Méditations bibliques sur les animaux (Biblical Meditations on Animals) after d

The Source of Eternal Happiness “The only source of happiness is inside. So whenever you meditate, try to get in touch with that source. It’s only one little center inside the so-called brain. It’s there, physically inside the brain. Every little nerve and center is responsible for something in our being — psychologically, emotionally and physically. And another one is spiritually responsible for

“Coloring Our Lives” is a collection of quotes and spiritual teachings of Supreme Master Ching Hai. In response to the questions of Truth seekers, Supreme Master Ching Hai provides insights that are both spiritual and practical. Her suggestions light the way to creating balance between daily spiritual practice and being an intelligent, talented “artist of life.” As Supreme Master says, “While maki

“All creation is contained in the call of the heart. The entire cosmic expanse is permeated with a call, and the Heart of Cosmos and the heart of an Arhat are permeated with the call. The call and the answer comprise the combination of the cosmic fires. Union is verily the manifestation of our cycle. Many cycles are created by the call, and these, expanding intensely, embrace different spheres. Th

The esteemed mystical and philosophical writers Nicholas and Helena Roerich are two of the most influential spiritual thought leaders from Russia, recognized for founding the doctrine of Agni Yoga, also known as Living Ethics. Morya revealed messages of higher wisdom to Nicholas and Helena Roerich, which they recorded on paper and later gathered into a series of texts. Today, we will read a select

6. “Limited Area of Activity Vow ‘This vow limits one's worldly activities to certain areas in all the ten directions; north, south, east, west, north-east, north-west, south-east, south-west, above and below.’” 7. “Limited Use of Consumable/ Non-consumable Items Vow ‘Generally, one commits the sin by one's use or enjoyment of consumable and non-consumable things.’” 8. “Avoidance of

The religion of Jainism, traditionally called Jain Dharma, originated in ancient India. Jain Dharma emphasizes the value of right perception, right knowledge, and right conduct. Through inner reflection and sincere practice of these principles, one can attain Moksha, or realization of the soul’s true Nature. The concept of ahimsa, or nonviolence, is also central to Jainism. Thus, with respect for

Let us now continue with the reading of an excerpt from Godfré Ray King’s book, “Unveiled Mysteries.” The following is more of the wise teachings by Saint Germain as told to his journey companion, Mr. Ballard, before the two part ways, and how even afterwards, the Adept’s presence still doesn’t leave his friend. “‘Recognition, conscious direction, and constructive use of the God Energy main

Guy Warren Ballard was a United States mining engineer and co-founder, together with his wife Edna Anne Wheeler Ballard, of the “I AM” spiritual movement, inspired by his life-changing meeting with the Ascended Master Saint Germain. From Master Saint Germain’s dictations and teachings, Mr. Ballard wrote a series of books under the pseudonym Godfré Ray King. Today, we will read a selection from God

Today, we will continue with some translations of selected Theravada Buddhism Pali Chants which are recited by both monastic and lay practitioners in everyday life. The Buddha’s Words on Loving-Kindness “Let none deceive another Or despise any being in any state. Let none through anger or ill-will Wish harm upon another. Even as a mother protects with her life Her child, her only child, So,

The Pali Canon or Pali Tipitaka are a collection of sacred Buddhist Pali language texts, which form the foundation of Theravada Buddhism. Although Pali is an ancient language of the Indian subcontinent, it is still the main language for studying Theravada Buddhism, even though translations of many languages can now be found. Today, we are honored to present some translations of Theravada Buddhism