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Myths are stories that convey through symbols sacred truths that are hard to express in words, making them esoteric or not easily grasped. The biblical Garden of Eden story is best understood from the standpoint of mythological studies, which Arthur and Elena George did in their recent award-winning book, The mythology of Eden. Arthur explains the mythical symbolism in the story, the meaning of the knowledge of good and evil, and how early Christianity...
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The Tao te Ching says, "Nothing in this world is as soft and yielding as water. Yet for dissolving the hard and inflexible, nothing can surpass it." Dissolving practices embody this spiritual principle. In Outer Dissolving, the mind's intent is used to release tension and pain from your physical and etheric (qi) bodies. Deeper Inner Dissolving can free blockages in the higher energy bodies (emotional, mental, psychic, karmic), and results in what...
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In H.P. Blavatsky's The Voice of The Silence readers are told to kill out desire. Yet surely it must have some purpose. If we look closely at the obvious and subtle forms of desire, we may discover both its purpose and the dangers that threaten the Inner Self. We may also discover how the most subtle form of desire, spiritual selfishness, can harm the work of a spiritual organization. The speaker explains that by examining the nature of desire we...
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The heart is popularly regarded in connection to feelings, emotions and desires. However, from an esoteric point of view, the heart is the seat of the spiritual consciousness in human beings. It is for this reason that most spiritual traditions have designed different meditations and prayers centered on the heart. Dr. Sender explores esoteric teachings on the heart and how meditation on it can hasten the awakening of spiritual consciousness.
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Ajahn Brahm is a living Buddhist master who has inspired a large and fast-growing international following with his clear and profound teachings on the experience of deep meditation and the insights that lead to enlightenment. In his book, Mindfulness, Bliss, and Beyond, he presents the ancient Buddhist teachings in a bold and powerful way as only one who has walked the path can do. The presentation is an exploration of these teachings.
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With these twelve 45-minute lectures, award-winning astronomer and Professor Alex Filippenko of the University of California, Berkeley, has crafted a visually stunning tour of the sky's most dazzling displays, most of which you can see even without binoculars. Using the same dynamic and engaging teaching style that has won him praise from countess lifelong learners around the world, he shows you new ways to see your surroundings and appreciate the...
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In this course, Shauna Shapiro and 10 of her colleagues will take you on a guided tour of the many ways mindfulness can help you reduce stress and pain, improve your health, increase your happiness, and find meaning in your life. You'll explore both the modern science and the ancient wisdom behind mindfulness, and you'll learn practical techniques to integrate this powerful tool for positive change into your daily routine.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. is one of the most recognizable names in American history. His devotion to equality, peace, and civil rights completely changed the way that society operates in the United States. Here, listeners will be inspired by King's most memorable speeches.
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This course of 36 lectures explores the five momentous centuries that link the Classical and Modern worlds and shows you how the fall of the Roman Empire gave rise to three great civilizations: Medieval Europe, the Byzantine Empire, and the Islamic Caliphate. It explores many features of the period between A.D. 253 and A.D. 750, including the development of these unique civilizations, their memorable political and religious leaders, and the fascinating...
2675) Before Abraham was, I am
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Drawing from the three Abrahamic religions and the path of Abraham, the speaker describes a ladder made up of practices such as affirmation, generosity, sacred hospitality, forgiveness, love, sacrifice, friendship, and surrender. The ladder joins heaven and earth and unites human and angelic realms.
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There is scientific evidence that a new planet - one that may be over 10 times more massive than the earth! - might exist in our solar system. Fermilab scientist Dr. William Wester shares this evidence and describes several efforts underway to try to detect and capture images of this new celestial body. He discusses why Pluto is no longer considered a planet, what we know about the outer reaches of our solar system, and what other planets and stars...
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In twenty-four lectures (each 30 minutes in length), Professor Alan Charles Kors focuses on the revolution of the intellect that seized Europe between 1600 and 1800, a revolution whose lights and shadows are all around us still. This course consolidates and enhances material from two of Professor Kors's earlier courses, The origin of the modern mind and The mind of the enlightenment.
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One of Christianity's most inspiring saints, Teresa of Avila, brought the experience of having ecstatic love for God to the world in a most unique way. This passionate mystic's journey within conveys the path of surrendering the lower to the Higher with clarity and depth. Ahead of her time in the 16th century, neither illness or the persecution of the Inquisition were able to extinguish the inner fire of this courageous woman.
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