Self-Knowledge Journal – Summer 2017

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Meditation Practice: the Light and Freedom

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A session led by the Warden at Shanti Sadan Meditation is concerned with bringing to light the freedom and peace of our deeper nature. An ancient classical writer, Marcus Aurelius, has said: ‘Nowhere can we find a quieter, more untroubled retreat than in our own soul.’ But actually, when we do turn within, we find…

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Quest for Fulfilment

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The man of keen intelligence restrains his mind from the objective world and focuses it on his true Self, Atman, which is most ancient, hard to perceive, and abides secretly in the innermost cave of the intellect. He transcends joy and grief by realising this Atman, which appears to be seated in the dark surroundings…

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Poem: The Soul of Nature

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Fleecy cloudlets purple and silver Sail leisurely on the deep blue, Breezes charged with the fragrance of roses Sweep over the daisy-strewn lawns. Like contemplatives, the mountains Stand under the sun Calm, serene and fixed in peace. A cuckoo flies from tree to tree Filling the valley with its note. By the slow gliding river…

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Reflections on the Hadith from the Non-Dual Perspective

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The Hadith are records of things said or done by the Prophet Muhammad, as witnessed by his close companions. They are central to the Islamic religious and spiritual tradition and several touch on the same themes as the non-dual teachings. In Islamic teachings and culture, the Hadith are second only in importance to the Quran…

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Thoughts on Buddha Day

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Some thoughts offered at a meeting by the Warden of Shanti Sadan At this time of year, people around the world are remembering and celebrating what is widely known as Vesak or Buddha Day. We recognise the non-dual teaching at the heart of all the world’s wisdom traditions, and so we too will focus a little on…

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