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Posted October 17, 2011 by Bobby Ocean in Beyond Religion
Where do You Stand?
Believing in a Higher power, as we are, it seems like more than enough for one to monitor. Yet, even because of these appreciations we hold for Higher Standards, are there instances when we MUST perform certain actions, stand up for our sacred notions? Are there things we have to do?
The more you steep with these Higher Standards, from the Old and New Testament to the more recently found Gospels Of St. Thomas, the question seems to become satisfied. Not answered, sated BEFORE all answers, actually, only realized now.
Often this shift in levels of consciousness can transpire without the unnecessary weight of logic or reason. You did nothing and yet become aware of a more deep knowing, a non-linear, weightless, complete understanding. It seems friendly and familiar in a vaguely distant way, like a memory that just won't congeal. To your delight, you know you are knowing more meaningful Knowing.
In the East, when this hanging with Higher Vibes morph occurs they call it "Grace of the Guru." The confusion for Westerners disappears pretty quickly when reminded the whole thing, from Guru to realization, takes place inside.
Inside, rather than some distant Outer Far Space Dimension Of Eternity! Inside is where we have been instructed lies the Kingdom of Heaven. Higher Wisdom, too, of course!
So, whether hanging out with your own Presence, the Sacred Scrolls or the Buddhist Five Wonderful Precepts, remember to bring reverence and joy to the party. and rejoice. What you have to "do" has first to do with "Being," so Be Still. Rather than take a stand, learn when to get out of the way.
From Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist Zen Master, human rights activist, scholar, poet:
It's the old Don't Push The River Lesson. We really are One. There really IS a Higher Intelligence and it really DOES help when we don't arrive "with all the answers," and try to "push the river."
First, Be.
Then, it might be a good idea to get better at it than previously, what d'ya think? It's called Practicing Presence. All the instructions are found gathered within at the Signpost, "I am."
--Bobby Ocean
Believing in a Higher power, as we are, it seems like more than enough for one to monitor. Yet, even because of these appreciations we hold for Higher Standards, are there instances when we MUST perform certain actions, stand up for our sacred notions? Are there things we have to do?
The more you steep with these Higher Standards, from the Old and New Testament to the more recently found Gospels Of St. Thomas, the question seems to become satisfied. Not answered, sated BEFORE all answers, actually, only realized now.
Often this shift in levels of consciousness can transpire without the unnecessary weight of logic or reason. You did nothing and yet become aware of a more deep knowing, a non-linear, weightless, complete understanding. It seems friendly and familiar in a vaguely distant way, like a memory that just won't congeal. To your delight, you know you are knowing more meaningful Knowing.
In the East, when this hanging with Higher Vibes morph occurs they call it "Grace of the Guru." The confusion for Westerners disappears pretty quickly when reminded the whole thing, from Guru to realization, takes place inside.
Inside, rather than some distant Outer Far Space Dimension Of Eternity! Inside is where we have been instructed lies the Kingdom of Heaven. Higher Wisdom, too, of course!
So, whether hanging out with your own Presence, the Sacred Scrolls or the Buddhist Five Wonderful Precepts, remember to bring reverence and joy to the party. and rejoice. What you have to "do" has first to do with "Being," so Be Still. Rather than take a stand, learn when to get out of the way.
From Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist Zen Master, human rights activist, scholar, poet:
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Birth and death are only ideas we have in our mind, and these ideas cannot be applied to reality. We are very sure when we point our hand up, it is above, and when we point in the opposite direction, it is below. Heaven is above and Hell is below.
But the people who are sitting right now on the other side of the planet must disagree, because the idea of above and below does not apply to the cosmos, nor does the idea of birth and death.
But the people who are sitting right now on the other side of the planet must disagree, because the idea of above and below does not apply to the cosmos, nor does the idea of birth and death.
It's the old Don't Push The River Lesson. We really are One. There really IS a Higher Intelligence and it really DOES help when we don't arrive "with all the answers," and try to "push the river."
First, Be.
Then, it might be a good idea to get better at it than previously, what d'ya think? It's called Practicing Presence. All the instructions are found gathered within at the Signpost, "I am."
--Bobby Ocean
Alfred Jones wrote at October 21, 2011
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So what makes someone a Guru? Or what makes them able to get to the "Grace of the Guru?"
Bobby Ocean wrote at October 22, 2011
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Nutshell Answer: you are the guru AND the disciple, Alfred.
It's an ordeal to become a Guru. One must first be initiated by one, then follow certain disciplines, do much meditation, bone up on scripture - UNDERSTAND IT, and then pass along the information to those seeking it, like a teacher.
As in the Bible, most Buddhist and Hindu sacred writings have layers of meaning, an outer story and an inner meaning (for example, the Atman, in Hinduism, stands for the unchanging main essence of Man, his Highest Principle, the Real Self within, while his adviser, Lord Krishna, says throughout the Bhagavad-Gita that he is God Himself, teaching how to live properly.)
The Grace of the Guru or Satguru; 'sad' or 'sat' means "inside") can be obtained by earnestly seeking it. Many of us are too full of answers and don't ask the good questions. Here's a great application of "Be Still And KNOW" Precept. Your teacher in within, waiting with perfect patience.
A genuine flesh and blood Guru, in the form of a person, may or may not turn up in your experience, but, as the term 'guru' means "teacher," lessons from Higher Intelligence come anytime, anywhere. Just as we absolutely must seek a guru's grace (Grace Of God) with diligence, it is equally imperative that we also keep our minds and hearts open to hear what's being shared with us.
It's an ordeal to become a Guru. One must first be initiated by one, then follow certain disciplines, do much meditation, bone up on scripture - UNDERSTAND IT, and then pass along the information to those seeking it, like a teacher.
As in the Bible, most Buddhist and Hindu sacred writings have layers of meaning, an outer story and an inner meaning (for example, the Atman, in Hinduism, stands for the unchanging main essence of Man, his Highest Principle, the Real Self within, while his adviser, Lord Krishna, says throughout the Bhagavad-Gita that he is God Himself, teaching how to live properly.)
The Grace of the Guru or Satguru; 'sad' or 'sat' means "inside") can be obtained by earnestly seeking it. Many of us are too full of answers and don't ask the good questions. Here's a great application of "Be Still And KNOW" Precept. Your teacher in within, waiting with perfect patience.
A genuine flesh and blood Guru, in the form of a person, may or may not turn up in your experience, but, as the term 'guru' means "teacher," lessons from Higher Intelligence come anytime, anywhere. Just as we absolutely must seek a guru's grace (Grace Of God) with diligence, it is equally imperative that we also keep our minds and hearts open to hear what's being shared with us.
Sam Waltz wrote at October 20, 2011
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Buddhism is a beautiful practice. Some of the concepts should be practiced by everyone.
Sarah Johnson wrote at October 19, 2011
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I love the notion of being still. Yoga helps me a lot with trying to get to this state of mind.
Chad Brunton wrote at October 19, 2011
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There are so many different factors that play a role in where I stand. Every situation is different just like every day is different. Sometimes I might see something as right, but then I might reevaluate it and see maybe it is wrong. It is all about perception and timing for me.
Stormie wrote at October 19, 2011
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I love this post. I think too many of us don't realize that sometimes it is okay to just be or even get out of the way. We don't have to try and do or fix everything all of the time!
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