As I was seated in the balcony of my house with the sun shining on my face, I meditated for 20 minutes and it was peaceful. I did attain right thoughts, right mindfulness and right concentration. I suddenly felt like I was disconnected from the rest of the world and that there was nothing to worry about, no stress and no worries or tension. I was lost in my own imagination. Before I started meditating I thought I would get distracted and wouldn't be able to do it right because the thoughts of tests and more homework were settled in my mind. However, as soon as I closed my eyes and folded my legs (one of the postures) and began meditating all wonderful thoughts came to my mind letting go of all my worries. My mind was empty and I could seek life's truths and mysteries and wonders. My thoughts were changing very rapidly. At one moment I thought about nature and wildlife while the next minute I was thinking about silence and the sounds of birds. My mind couldn't control one thought/idea for long. I was surprised by how there were several peaceful thoughts going through my mind even when I was jus sitting at one place closing my eyes. It was amazing. It inspired me to meditate whenever I have too much homework or stress or anger so I can obtain peaceful and positive thoughts and get rid of my anger and stress.
2010년 9월 30일 목요일
Modern Religious Experience: Reflection #4: Buddhist Meditation
Modern Religious Experience: Reflection #4: Buddhist Meditation: "Spend 20 mintues in a silent meditation; a place you won't be disturbed, your own 'fig tree' as was Buddha's inspiration. In those 20 mintue..."
2010년 9월 16일 목요일
Modern Religious Experience: Reflection #3- Gandhi: Hindu and Activist
Modern Religious Experience: Reflection #3- Gandhi: Hindu and Activist: "In class, your small groups went over movie questions about the content in Gandhi. You should know who each of the main characters are and t..."
Gandhi, the father and political/spiritual leader of India was generally a Hindu. However, he was tolerant of all the religions. There was a part in the movie where many people convinced Gandhi not to go to a Muslim location but he got frustrated and said he was Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist and every other existing religion. He exhibits the Hindu characteristic of accepting all the religions which was one of the Hindu traits. He convinced everyone else in India to accept and appreciate all the religions of the world. At the end of the movie when there was the India-Pakistan separation, he started a fast because he didn't like the idea of Hindu and Muslim separation and discrimination. He wanted Hindus and Muslims to be united like it was previously. He believed that the idea of Hindus living in India and Muslims living in Pakistan would result in enmity and wars between the two countries. During his fast, we can see how he is willing to sacrifice himself for his nation if his nation is not willing to unite (Hindus and Muslims). We can see how strong his belief in unity of religions is.
Gandhi once quoted "An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind". This quote tells us he supported non-violence. We can see that Gandhi believed that violence would only cause damage or even worse. He didn't believe that the answer to hostility/antagonism was war. We can see that even in the movie, he responds to everything in a peaceful manner. For example, during the end of the movie he decided to go on a fast or moral blackmailed his nation instead of facing war because he knew that war would involve the death of several people and a havoc. Therefore, he decided to moral blackmail his people. That way there wouldn't be deaths, there wouldn't be a keos in the surroundings and his people would stop the Hindu-Muslim separation because they wouldn't want the father of India to die. Throughout the movie we can see Gnadhi supprting his idea of non-violence because he knew that its not the wisest decision to take revenge on the opponent because that way both sides end up getting hurt. He encountered his problems peacefully and without violence. He also encouraged his colleagues and his people to support non-violence and promoted it. Today he is known for his policy of non-violence. He established this idea through all his actions in the movie.
Gandhi, the father and political/spiritual leader of India was generally a Hindu. However, he was tolerant of all the religions. There was a part in the movie where many people convinced Gandhi not to go to a Muslim location but he got frustrated and said he was Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Buddhist and every other existing religion. He exhibits the Hindu characteristic of accepting all the religions which was one of the Hindu traits. He convinced everyone else in India to accept and appreciate all the religions of the world. At the end of the movie when there was the India-Pakistan separation, he started a fast because he didn't like the idea of Hindu and Muslim separation and discrimination. He wanted Hindus and Muslims to be united like it was previously. He believed that the idea of Hindus living in India and Muslims living in Pakistan would result in enmity and wars between the two countries. During his fast, we can see how he is willing to sacrifice himself for his nation if his nation is not willing to unite (Hindus and Muslims). We can see how strong his belief in unity of religions is.
Gandhi once quoted "An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind". This quote tells us he supported non-violence. We can see that Gandhi believed that violence would only cause damage or even worse. He didn't believe that the answer to hostility/antagonism was war. We can see that even in the movie, he responds to everything in a peaceful manner. For example, during the end of the movie he decided to go on a fast or moral blackmailed his nation instead of facing war because he knew that war would involve the death of several people and a havoc. Therefore, he decided to moral blackmail his people. That way there wouldn't be deaths, there wouldn't be a keos in the surroundings and his people would stop the Hindu-Muslim separation because they wouldn't want the father of India to die. Throughout the movie we can see Gnadhi supprting his idea of non-violence because he knew that its not the wisest decision to take revenge on the opponent because that way both sides end up getting hurt. He encountered his problems peacefully and without violence. He also encouraged his colleagues and his people to support non-violence and promoted it. Today he is known for his policy of non-violence. He established this idea through all his actions in the movie.
2010년 9월 2일 목요일
Modern Religious Experience: Assignment #3- Sacred Poetry
Modern Religious Experience: Assignment #3- Sacred Poetry: "Assignment #3- Sacred Poetry • Add a picture of an ancient religious symbol to your Online Portfolio (it can be one of those from the notes..."
Aum
Aum signifies the importance of birth, existence and death,
There are three states in Aum,
Jagratha Avastha is the waking state,
Svapna Avastha is the dreaming state,
And Susupta Avastha is the dreamless sleep state.
Into an eternity of singularity,
Aum
Aum signifies the importance of birth, existence and death,
There are three states in Aum,
Jagratha Avastha is the waking state,
Svapna Avastha is the dreaming state,
And Susupta Avastha is the dreamless sleep state.
The breathtaking intonation of the word Aum,
Unifies the concept of past, present and future,
Aum is the rhythm of my life,
Aum takes me to my own world and my own imagination.
Aum represents earth, atmosphere and heaven,
Aum represents Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva,
Aum grants me hope,
Aum gives me power, strength and confidence,
Aum entrusts me the feeling of eternal peace.
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