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In the coming few years, there will be lots and lots of free reading material released on this website. Starting from November 2020, a Preface and Introduction for the upcoming book will be published on this website. Then, in the year of 2021, the 130-pages long Prologue will be published on this website. The Book itself will be published in the year of 2022. Alongside, during the years of 2021-2027, an article series will be published on this website that is based on the book. That said, at this crucial time of choice, an important reminder is thus then published below. In due time, you will be able to read more, stay tuned.
This brings us inexorably here – to realize that we have come upon a time of convergence, a turning of the tides. As we head into the third decade of the 21st century, it is more clear than ever before: we as the collective human species are in dire need of conscious transformation. Consequently, we need a catalytic process – a change of perspective, a spiritual awakening. By doing this, we could reclaim our ancient ways of seeing and awaken ourselves to the world-wide awareness of our inherent Divine nature. In the beginning stages, it all boils down to personal transformation – a change of perspective, transformation of one’s life; leading us to a point where we can experience a transformation of the world itself.
Here we arrive at an important point: we may have a desire for change, but the honest truth is that it’s not enough – change has to come deep from within; and it to be permanent, what we need is transformation. You see, if we want our outer world to change, we must transform ourselves, and to do that, we need to have the will to change our ways, the will to change our values, the will to change our attitudes, see? Having said that, it is worth pointing out that each generation comes into this world thinking they can make the world a better place – eventually ending up making the same realization: we cannot change the world without changing ourselves. Therefore, it is essential to understand that change always begins with ourselves – we must be willing to change ourselves to change the world; to develop we must grow; to grow we must change, and to change we must transform, see?
We may have a desire for change, but the honest truth is that it’s not enough – change has to come deep from within; and it to be permanent, what we need is transformation. You see, if we want our outer world to change, we must transform ourselves, and to do that, we need to have the will to change our ways, the will to change our values, the will to change our attitudes, see?
This raises the question: Why do we accept the status-quo? Why should we continue to live like past generations? Why do we continue repeating things that have painful outcomes? Why don’t we initiate something new? What fears are holding us back? Why don’t we do everything within our power to reach our God-given potential? In many ways, it seems as though we are stuck in a loop, and thus in today’s technology-driven world someone clever might just ask: Why don’t we just break the simulation? Yet again, I ask you this: Why do we accept the status-quo and settle for less?
Through this book, I invite you to consider that we may need a whole new worldview to navigate this challenging time we face today. As such, let this book be a testament of great transformation; a collective message from those who paved the way for the future generations – sending reverberations through time and space to remind ourselves that the Human Spirit is free, and is not limited or defined by physical bonds or traditional thinking. Years from now, when we look back at this time, we will celebrate our efforts in making a lasting impact that still ripples beyond the surface, remembering that it was the turning point for humanity.
We should remind ourselves that the Human Spirit is free, and is not limited or defined by physical bonds or traditional thinking. Years from now, when we look back at this time, we will celebrate our efforts in making a lasting impact that still ripples beyond the surface, remembering that it was the turning point for humanity.
When we look around us, we can see that the transformation has already begun to take place, and will continue to do so at an ever increasing pace. Indeed, there is a shift in the perception as to what is important in life – something fundamental is shifting in the way we human beings are; in the way we think and relate to the world and to one another, see? When it comes to ongoing transformation, it should be reminded that we humans are particularly good at putting off the inevitable – it often takes a crisis of monumental proportion to get us to change our ways. Aren’t we already experiencing such a crisis? Taking that into consideration, one should be inclined to ask the following question: Why is it that we are in the midst of this crisis in almost every area of life? What has caused this to happen? Is it our hubris, our self-delusion of our self-sufficiency, self-importance, and self-righteousness that has driven us to the point of no return?
When it comes to ongoing transformation, it should be reminded that we humans are particularly good at putting off the inevitable – it often takes a crisis of monumental proportion to get us to change our ways.
Furthermore, could it be that everything we see unfolding around us today has its roots in our hubris? Have we become to deteriorate and fragment from within? Now, if that is indeed the case, then it is rather easy to arrive at the conclusion that we are, indeed, suffering from a disease that is eating us from within – a spiritual disease of immorality and inhumanness. Hence, it goes without saying that there is only one of two ways this can go: humans are active participants in this transformation, co-creating the best possible world for themselves, or they can passively watch by as everything old falls apart – leaving nothing but a blank slate; very little, if anything to build upon. Either way, the transformation of humanity is inevitable.
There is only one of two ways this can go: humans are active participants in this transformation, co-creating the best possible world for themselves, or they can passively watch by as everything old falls apart – leaving nothing but a blank slate; very little, if anything to build upon. Either way, the transformation of humanity is inevitable.
In other words, there’s no way we can keep using old, outdated and outmoded ways of thinking and being in today’s world; and certainly not in tomorrow’s world. Hence, it goes without saying that it requires new ways of thinking, being and living to move us away from the path of self-destruction to the path of peace, harmony and balance. The sooner we embrace the new emerging worldview, the sooner we leave the current path of destruction we are on, and stride down the path which ensures that not only do we as a species survive, but that we experience and realize transcendental aspects of existence.
Indeed, as mentioned earlier, we live in times of profound transformation where centuries old modern industrial world is coming to an end and a new world is being born; and so it seems that we have been given a chance for choice – our individual choices are combined with the choices of others – which in and of themselves are shaping the world that is being born. It is clear that theology, philosophy, psychology, and science are converging at the point where each is seeking to answer the central questions of our existence. From this, it becomes obvious that the possibility of choice is focused on bringing into being a new kind of understanding of what life is about.
As we go through this time of profound transformation, it will be a bumpy ride that is ahead of us; with it comes some growing pains, but also great benefits to be gained.
Upon deeper examination, it becomes not only clear but self-evident that as we go through this time of profound transformation, it will be a bumpy ride that is ahead of us; with it comes some growing pains, but also great benefits to be gained. Indeed, these are the times of teaching as well as the times of testing, which make us stronger in Spirit – it will be a time to choose, but a time to expand as well; it will be a time to teach the world to cooperate, to come together, to bring us back to a point where there would be compassion, understanding, and care for all. It will be a time to find answers to some very significant questions about life; a time to explore what it means to grow spiritually. This testing time will show how wonderful the Soul within the body can be, and people will touch upon the Divine within, you see?
Indeed, these are the times of teaching as well as the times of testing, which make us stronger in Spirit – it will be a time to choose, but a time to expand as well; it will be a time to teach the world to cooperate, to come together, to bring us back to a point where there would be compassion, understanding, and care for all.
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~ ॐ ~ Sambodhi Padmasamadhi ~ ∞ ~
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~ ॐ ~ Sambodhi Padmasamadhi ~ ∞ ~
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Extra Material: Video: You're It - Alan Watts. Video description: "An inspiring and profound speech from the late Alan Watts. Speech extract from 'Zen Bones and Tales' by Alan Watts"
Further Reading - Book Recommendations
For those who might be interested in deepening their understanding of these areas, I can wholeheartedly recommend the following books: 1.) The Way of Zen
2.) An Introduction to Zen Buddhism
3.) Manual of Zen Buddhism
4.) Essays in Zen Buddhism, First Series
5.) Essays in Zen Buddhism: Second Series
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2.) An Introduction to Zen Buddhism 3.) Manual of Zen Buddhism 4.) Essays in Zen Buddhism, First Series 5.) Essays in Zen Buddhism: Second Series.1.) The Diamond Sutra
2.) The Heart Sutra
3.) A Treasury of Traditional Wisdom: An Encyclopedia of Humankind's Spiritual Truth (Wisdom Foundation series)
4.) Words to the Wise: A Practical Guide to the Esoteric Sciences
5.) The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels Between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism
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2.) The Heart Sutra 3.) A Treasury of Traditional Wisdom: An Encyclopedia of Humankind's Spiritual Truth (Wisdom Foundation series) 4.) Words to the Wise: A Practical Guide to the Esoteric Sciences 5.) The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels Between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism.
