We might wonder: why does the tantric path need to be different for a woman? Indeed, there is not much difference. The female tantric aspirant will follow a similar general path from ignorance to enlightenment, progressing from overcoming the ego to awakening the soul, and ultimately revealing the Self. The path is the same for…
Purity is strength. It is health, harmony, and the quiet background of peace. Much of the inner restlessness we feel often begins with impurity. A physical impurity builds up from food or toxins in the body, an emotional impurity builds up from unresolved feelings, and a mental impurity comes from distorted thoughts. When we purify,…
In the following article, we will look at what different traditions and accounts have in common – death! We will look at 8 elements that many traditions and scholars have in common when it comes to their beliefs around death.
What We Take With Us
There is continuity of life after death. What continues?…
The state of humbleness is of the utmost importance on the spiritual path. In this article, we explore this key element and learn how amplifying it in our being can lighten our inner world and lift us higher on our spiritual journey.
The Balance Between Aspiration and Self-Importance
Spiritual growth depends on two main forces.…
In the previous article, we explored how aligning with God’s will is not about sudden renunciation but a gradual shift from ego-driven impulses to a life of deeper integration. We saw how even a small willingness to follow the divine path can grow over time, like a seed nurtured with understanding and effort. Now, as this…
In our journey through life, we often struggle between following our own desires and aligning ourselves with a greater purpose. Different spiritual traditions express this idea in various ways: Christianity speaks of doing the Will of God, Hinduism refers to Dharma and Karma Yoga, Buddhism describes the noble path of Dharma, and Taoism speaks of flowing…