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Rama Birthday Celebration vs. High School Reunion?
(by Chinjandra) It might appear that a birthday celebration for our teacher Rama in 2013 looks similar to past celebrations. Are we walking through the same door? Are we living…
Reflections from Joshua Tree 2012
(by Chinjandra) Twelve of us traveled from the West, Southwest, and Midwest to enjoy the immense beauty and powerful silence of the Joshua Tree National Monument. The RMS Canyons of Light trip…
The Importance of Flowers
(by Garuda) Although flowers decorate most spiritual traditions, some seekers of light under-emphasize their importance. This was certainly my mistake until a few years ago. Flowers are helpful because they…
Morning Meditation
(by Garuda) It’s hard to get up each morning and meditate. Don’t let any of Rama’s students fool you, it really takes willpower to sit for fifteen minutes, let alone one…
Taking It Uptown
(by Stan Koehler) Since the word meditation is a pejorative in my neighborhood, Spanish Harlem, I, or one of the crew like Jonathan, usually begins by asking whatever group that…
From Self Honesty to Magic
(by S.A.) Rama teaches that we’re born as luminous beings. Yet, from birth, we become molded – away from our true luminous nature. We’re taught to look at ourselves in…
Concern Trolls
(by Garuda) All living things are very concerned about each moment they are currently in. They view these moments through their individualized perceptions. When a tiger chases down her prey,…