Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Via Sri Prem Baba:Flor do Dia- Flor del Día - Flower of the Day 20/10/2015
“Religião, no seu aspecto mais profundo, é um caminho de volta para
casa; é o que proporciona a experiência da Unidade. A palavra religião
vem do latim religare, a religação da alma individual com o Absoluto.
Nesse sentido, religião é sinônimo de yoga que significa união. Porém, a
mente humana se apropriou desse conhecimento e aquilo que deveria ser o
caminho de volta para a casa tem sido um caminho que nos leva ao aprisionamento. Portanto é importante saber discernir o que te liberta e o que te aprisiona.”
“Religión, en su aspecto más profundo, es un camino de vuelta a casa;
es lo que proporciona la experiencia de Unidad. La palabra religión
viene del latín religare, la unión del alma individual con el Absoluto.
En este sentido, religión es sinónimo de yoga que significa unión. Sin
embargo, la mente humana se apropió de este conocimiento y aquello que
debería ser el camino de regreso a casa termina siendo un camino que nos
lleva al encarcelamiento. Por lo tanto es importante saber discernir lo
que te libera y lo que te aprisiona.”
“At its most profound essence, religion is a path that leads back home. It is what allows for the experience of oneness. The word ‘religion’ comes from the Latin word ‘religare,’ which is the reconnection of the individual soul with the Absolute. In this sense, religion is synonymous with yoga, which means union. Over time, however, the human mind appropriated this knowledge and has actually turned religion into a path that leads us to imprisonment instead of leading us back home. It's vital for us to discern between what sets us free and what imprisons us.”
“At its most profound essence, religion is a path that leads back home. It is what allows for the experience of oneness. The word ‘religion’ comes from the Latin word ‘religare,’ which is the reconnection of the individual soul with the Absolute. In this sense, religion is synonymous with yoga, which means union. Over time, however, the human mind appropriated this knowledge and has actually turned religion into a path that leads us to imprisonment instead of leading us back home. It's vital for us to discern between what sets us free and what imprisons us.”
Today's Daily Dharma: Compassion Means No Separation
Compassion Means No Separation
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Monday, October 19, 2015
Via Sri Prem Baba: Flor do Dia- Flor del Día - Flower of the Day 19/10/2015
“Até um determinado estágio do processo de autodesenvolvimento o ego se
sente seguro, forte, e acredita estar no controle do destino. Nos casos
em que o ego ainda está enfraquecido, ele precisa primeiro se
fortalecer e acreditar que tem poder. Esse processo de cristalização do
ego ocorre até que ele possa dar um passo adiante e perceber que ele tem
um certo poder, mas é extremamente limitado. Nesse momento normalmente o
ego entra em crise porque quer continuar acreditando que controla. Mas,
para continuar o processo evolutivo, ele precisa se libertar dessa
crença.”
“Hasta una
determinado estadio del proceso de auto-desarrollo, el ego se siente
seguro, fuerte, y cree controlar el destino. En los casos en que el ego
todavía está debilitado, primero necesita fortalecerse y creer que tiene
poder. Este proceso de cristalización del ego ocurre hasta que pueda
dar un paso adelante y darse cuenta de que tiene cierto poder, pero que
es extremadamente limitado. En este momento normalmente el ego entra en
crisis porque quiere seguir creyendo que controla. Pero para continuar
el proceso evolutivo, necesita liberarse de esta creencia.”
“Up until a certain stage in the process of self-development, the ego feels secure, strong and believes itself to be in control of its destiny. In certain cases where the ego is still weak, it first needs to become stronger and believe that it has power. This process of crystallizing the ego goes on until it can take one more step forward and perceive that it does have a certain power, yet it is extremely limited. At this point, the ego usually enters into a crisis because it continues wanting to believe that it is in control. But, in order to continue in the process of evolution, the ego must let go of this belief.”
“Up until a certain stage in the process of self-development, the ego feels secure, strong and believes itself to be in control of its destiny. In certain cases where the ego is still weak, it first needs to become stronger and believe that it has power. This process of crystallizing the ego goes on until it can take one more step forward and perceive that it does have a certain power, yet it is extremely limited. At this point, the ego usually enters into a crisis because it continues wanting to believe that it is in control. But, in order to continue in the process of evolution, the ego must let go of this belief.”
Today's Daily Dharma: End of the Story
End of the Story
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Sunday, October 18, 2015
Via Instinct: The Dalai Lama Approves Same-Sex Marriage, Says Bullying And Homophobia Is What's Wrong
The Dalai Lama has taken Pope Francis' softened approach to modern
civil rights for the LGBT community and raised the stakes.
Significantly.
In a sit down interview for Larry King Now, His Holiness says same-sex marriage is fine—it's really bullying and homophobia that is morally wrong.
When asked about homosexuality in general and gay rights (with a lead in from Russia's current War on Gays), the Dalai Lama responds:
When asked about homosexuality in general and gay rights (with a lead in from Russia's current War on Gays), the Dalai Lama responds:
"That's a personal matter. People who have a special tradition, you should follow according to your own tradition. ... But non-believer, that's up to them. Different form of sex? So long as it's safe, okay! And fully agreed, okay! Bullied? Abused? That's what is wrong. That's a violation of human rights."When asked about same-sex marriage rights, the Dalai Lama replies:
"That's up to the countries' laws. It's okay, I think individual business. If a couple really feels that way, practical, satisfaction ... if both sides fully agree, then okay!"Make the jump here to read the full article and get the video
Via Sri Prem Baba: Flor do Dia- Flor del Día - Flower of the Day 18/10/2015
“Você já ouviu alguém dizer que Deus mora dentro e muito provavelmente
acredita nisso. Porém, no nível mais profundo, você não tem certeza
disso e acredita que Deus é um controlador punitivo, um tirano cruel que
não hesita em te castigar e te lançar ao sofrimento. A grande maioria
das pessoas carrega essa imagem reforçada pelas grandes tradições
religiosas que nos ensinam a temer Deus e a andar na linha para não
sermos punidos. E mesmo que você não
pertença a nenhuma religião, essa crença lhe é transmitida através da
figura de autoridade dos pais. E isso inevitavelmente é projetado na sua
imagem de Deus.”
“Ya
escuchaste a alguien decir que Dios vive dentro y muy probablemente
crees en eso. Sin embargo, en un nivel más profundo, no tienes certeza
de ello y crees que Dios es un controlador punitivo, un cruel tirano que
no duda en castigarte y lanzarte al sufrimiento. La gran mayoría de las
personas carga con esta imagen reforzada por las grandes tradiciones
religiosas que nos enseñan a temer a Dios y a caminar en línea recta
para no ser castigados. E incluso si no perteneces a ninguna religión,
esta creencia te es transmitida a través de la figura de autoridad de
los padres. Y esto inevitablemente es proyectado en tu imagen de Dios.”
“You have already heard that God lives within, and it’s likely that you believe this to be true. But on a deeper level, you’re not so sure about this and you believe that God is a controlling punisher. You see God as a cruel tyrant that doesn’t hesitate to punish you and cast you into suffering. The vast majority of people carry this image within them, and it is reinforced by the great religious traditions that teach us to fear God and to stay in line so as to avoid punishment. Even if you don’t belong to any religion, this belief is transmitted to you through your parents’ authoritative figure. Eventually, this gets projected onto your own image of God.”
“You have already heard that God lives within, and it’s likely that you believe this to be true. But on a deeper level, you’re not so sure about this and you believe that God is a controlling punisher. You see God as a cruel tyrant that doesn’t hesitate to punish you and cast you into suffering. The vast majority of people carry this image within them, and it is reinforced by the great religious traditions that teach us to fear God and to stay in line so as to avoid punishment. Even if you don’t belong to any religion, this belief is transmitted to you through your parents’ authoritative figure. Eventually, this gets projected onto your own image of God.”
Today's Daily Dharma: What the Buddha Taught
What the Buddha Taught
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Saturday, October 17, 2015
Today's Daily Dharma: Meditation and Creative Imagination
Meditation and Creative Imagination
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Friday, October 16, 2015
Via Sri Prem Baba: Flor do Dia- Flor del Día - Flower of the Day 16/10/2015
“Alguns compreendem satsang como uma palestra, mas é um equívoco.
Satsang é uma experiência - a experiência de estarmos juntos. Nessa
experiência, um instante de silêncio pode ser mais eloquente do que
todas as palavras. As palavras surgem na forma de conhecimento,
instrução e guiança, mas elas não são o mais importante.”
“Algunos entienden satsang como una conferencia, pero es un error. Satsang es una experiencia -la experiencia de estar juntos- . En esta experiencia, un instante de silencio puede ser más elocuente que todas las palabras. Las palabras surgen en forma de conocimiento, instrucción y guía, pero no son lo más importante.”
“Algunos entienden satsang como una conferencia, pero es un error. Satsang es una experiencia -la experiencia de estar juntos- . En esta experiencia, un instante de silencio puede ser más elocuente que todas las palabras. Las palabras surgen en forma de conocimiento, instrucción y guía, pero no son lo más importante.”
“Some people understand the word ‘satsang’ to be a talk, but this is
not entirely correct. Satsang is the experience of togetherness. In this
meeting, an instance of silence can be more eloquent than any spoken
word. Words may appear in the form of knowledge, instruction and
guidance, but they are not the most important element in this kind of
encounter.”
Today's Daily Dharma: Intention Is Everything
Intention Is Everything
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Thursday, October 15, 2015
Via The Huffington Post: Federal Report Calls For End To 'Conversion Therapy' For LGBT Youth The practice is "inappropriate and reinforces harmful gender stereotypes."
Advocates of conversion therapy argue that gay people can change their sexual orientation with help, which often includes religious efforts. The therapy stems from the once accepted -- but now discredited -- belief that homosexuality is a mental disorder that can be cured.
SAMHSA's report concludes that "none of the existing research" supports that premise.
"Directing the child or adolescent to conform to any particular gender expression or identity, or directing parents and guardians to place pressure on the child or adolescent to conform to specific gender expressions and/or identities, is inappropriate and reinforces harmful gender stereotypes," SAMHSA's report says.
The report follows the White House's criticism of the practice in April, in response to an online petition following the death of 17-year-old transgender youth Leelah Alcorn, who died after her parents forced her to attend conversion therapy. Senior adviser Valerie Jarrett said at the time that the administration "supports efforts to ban the use of conversion therapy for minors."
On Thursday, she told reporters that the administration was pleased to present SAMHSA's report, which is the first in-depth federal look at conversion therapy.
"It's not our job to tell parents how to raise their children. But it is our responsibility to provide parents with the scientific evidence necessary in order for them to make the best possible decisions when raising their children," Jarrett said. "We do strongly believe that young people should be valued for who they are, no matter what they look like, where they're from, the gender with which they identify or who they love."
In May, Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) introduced the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act, which would classify conversion therapy as a fraudulent practice that would be illegal under the Federal Trade Commission Act. If passed, Lieu's bill would also ban all advertising that claims the therapy can successfully change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.
In a statement Thursday, Lieu said the new report "makes it clear that so-called ‘conversion therapy’ is psychological child abuse -- plain and simple."
SAMHSA recommends a number of steps to end conversion therapy for minors, including reducing discrimination toward LGBT individuals and providing better information and training for behavioral health providers, as well as taking legislative or legal action.
Four states and the District of Columbia have already passed laws banning the practice for minors, and 21 other states have introduced similar legislation, according to the report.
"We recognize that the significant health disparities faced by LGBT youth -- in particular, issues related to suicide, depression, substance abuse and homelessness, among many others -- often relate to experiences of family rejection due to their sexual orientation, their gender identity or their gender expression," said Elliot Kennedy, special expert on LGBT affairs at SAMHSA, on Thursday.
Major health organizations have rejected conversion therapy as well, with many concluding that it can cause significant physical and psychological harm.
Read about The Huffington Post's Gabriel Arana's experience undergoing this "ex-gay therapy" as a teenager, from his article in The American Prospect in April 2012.
Need help? In the U.S., call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Make the jump here to read the original and full story
Via Mavaddat Javid: Bahai Faith Discriminates on Homosexuals
Today's Daily Dharma: The Act of Apology
The Act of Apology
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