Greetings my good friends, here we are again looking at another restful weekend. What????? Not going to be restful???? Well, if you get a chance, give it all a rest anyway. Good for the soul, aha !
Anyway, This is in an interview with Deepak Chopra, new age author and Lecturer, and his take on religion. Which, incidentally, is similar to my own. As a Nichiren Buddhist, I, as part of our religious philosophy, do not accept the theory of a single all powerful deity. Obviously, this clashes with all fundamental religions, which is where most of the divisive action radiates from. So here is what Deepak Chopra reveals as in his thinking.
The first question to him was "Do you consider yourself Hindu?"
Chopra, "No, there's a lot of wonderful insights, but I believe religion is divisive, quarrelsome and idiotic".
Next question. "Aren't you considered a religious figure?"
Chopra: I'm an explorer of spirituality. Spirituality is inclusive, unifying. It does not contradict what we know of evolution...If you take a look at the world, most fervent believers are funda-mentalists, and they're making a mess of the world. This morning I had a dream that species from another highly evolved planet were looking at us and thinking, :These people are going to self-destruct in a short time".
Last question: What is your spiritual practice.?
Chopra: I meditate for two hours every day. I also do a reality check several times a day. I ask myself, "Am I in the being mode, thinking or doing mode"? I also think about experiences that evoke feelings of love and compassion. It's important not to burdened by the past and go with the moment. All problems are in the past or the future".
BUDDHISM ORIGINATED IN INDIA, AND SPREAD OUT FROM THERE. I JUST LOVE EASTER WISDOME. IT HELPS TO TAKE THE ONUS OUT OF LIFE AND PREPARES US TO MEET LIFE WITH HAPPINESS EACH AND EVERY DAY NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS. TO CONSIDER JOY AND SUFFERING AS A FACT OF LIFE. ENJOY WHAT THERE IS TO ENJOY AND SUFFER WHAT THERE IS TO SUFFER AND AND LET FAITH AND THE LAW OF 'CAUSE AND EFFECT' HANDLE THE DETAILS. WHAT A GLORIOUS FEELING THIS GIVES YOU.
So long for now, enjoy your weekend, and think good thoughts and look around every day for things to be grateful for. YOU will be glad you did. Many Cheers. CJ
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