Living in the
Eye of the Storm
A Preview of our next
Day of Reflection
Sat 8th November
We meet in Satsang on Saturday 8th November at the Friends Meeting House in Wolverhampton ( UK). The following notes outline some details regarding the content.
The Satsang Association is a companionship of spiritual seekers who are aware of their Source and the non-dualistic nature of both creation , themselves and the Source.
The Spiritual Journey can be long , at times lonely, and certainly challenging. Throughout the ages each generation, culture and tradition produces men and women who are spiritual masters/mistresses. In short they are mystics. Mystics are those who have had a genuine encounter with the Source or Ultimate Reality. This encounter, no matter how brief, changes them forever and influences their approach to creation , people and the Source. They are non-dualistic.
Dualism is a serious issue in our world. It is based on the 'false' idea that everything is Either : Or. This causes unecessary conflict in every area of life, be it religion, politics, culture, ethnicity etc. It also 'infects' spirituality. In that it proposes a false dilemma regarding the nature of Ultimate Reality. The Source is seen either as Immanent or Transcendent. Ancient spirituality has always opposed dualism. One of the okest recorded comes from the Hindu Vedas. Here the Sages talk a lot about Advaita ( non-dual or more correctly ' Not Two '). The Mystics of the past and the present warn us of the dangers oof Dualism which is a very ego centred approach to life.
Spiritual Seekers are always open to meeting and listening to the mystics and spiritual sages and to their advice regarding the dangers of Dualism. Each sage is rooted in their tradition and culture but have transcended its dualism. In short they 'integrate' the essence or essential truth of their tradition and are open to the inherited wisdom, teachings and truth of the world. They have left behind the narrow boundaries so often present in the major Religions and have become true Spiritual teachers.
Dualism is a serious issue in our world. It is based on the 'false' idea that everything is Either : Or. This causes unecessary conflict in every area of life, be it religion, politics, culture, ethnicity etc. It also 'infects' spirituality. In that it proposes a false dilemma regarding the nature of Ultimate Reality. The Source is seen either as Immanent or Transcendent. Ancient spirituality has always opposed dualism. One of the okest recorded comes from the Hindu Vedas. Here the Sages talk a lot about Advaita ( non-dual or more correctly ' Not Two '). The Mystics of the past and the present warn us of the dangers oof Dualism which is a very ego centred approach to life.
Spiritual Seekers are always open to meeting and listening to the mystics and spiritual sages and to their advice regarding the dangers of Dualism. Each sage is rooted in their tradition and culture but have transcended its dualism. In short they 'integrate' the essence or essential truth of their tradition and are open to the inherited wisdom, teachings and truth of the world. They have left behind the narrow boundaries so often present in the major Religions and have become true Spiritual teachers.
History has revealed great sages , mystics and masters who have travelled this road. The major Faith Traditions have many examples, some of them considered supreme. Examples are Jesus the Christ, the Buddha, Mohammed the Prophet and the many sages of Hinduism.
Our upcoming Day of Reflection will draw on some of this great inherited wisdom. We will have input from :
Sister Ishpriya - The Spiritual Guide of the International Satsang Association and a renowned and gifted Spiritual Guide
Deepak Chopra - from the Hindu Tradition and a scientist and spiritual master
Eckhart Tolle - a renowned Spiritual Master with an affinity with Buddhism
These will help inform our Day of Reflection thus providing 'true and adult food ' for the journey
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