Classical Texts (Sutras, Gita, etc.)

The Gita According to Ghandi

feeds@yuku.com (Brian) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:01:06 GMT

The Gita According to Ghandi

IX This discourse reveals the glory of devotion.

The Lord Said: ...

The Biblical Zodiac

feeds@yuku.com (om namo) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:43:50 GMT

Ever wonder why there are so many similarities in the storys of Jesus, Mithra, Buddah, Krishna, etc. etc.

These myths and legends were deriven from the stars and applied to the individuals above because it fit them so well, I've come to believe personally.

pretty facinating stuff and seemingly somewhat lost to modern day astrology

The Biblical Zodiac

The Origins of Kali

feeds@yuku.com (om namo) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:47:00 GMT

From what I read about Kali in Joseph Campell's "Oriental Mythology" The Aztec culture seem tame in comparison.

I had read this a while back and was afraid to mention in fear of scaring off any newbies who may just be approaching yoga

but after reliving my own dank dark days on another thread I figured hey why not rip this scab off and give Donny something to defend.

So what you say Donny or whomever I'm reading some very unpleasant things have...

Recommend where to start with texts...

feeds@yuku.com (sjanderson) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:56:05 GMT

With all the stuff out there to read concerning yoga and all, can someone post a list of where I should begin my reading of ancient texts? I need stuff that I can get out of a large library that has access to most anything (University of Pittsburgh). I am already down with Iyengar, so I need to delve back into ancient writings from before the last century. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Bon Religion/Practices/Shamanism

feeds@yuku.com (Chris Crumb) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 06:11:06 GMT

Does anybody have any good books or resources, or (readings) online, concerning the Bon tradtition in Tibet? I wonder about this old indigenous tradition, their practices, philosophy, discoveries etc. I'm also wondering how it may have been supressed or gobbled up by the authority of the ruling monarchy classes of Tibet in alliance with the institutions of Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries at the time and vice versa. I've read Buddhist perspectives of Tibet, claiming Bon was a violent...

Mantra

feeds@yuku.com (Avedis2007) — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 22:52:04 GMT

Does the word "Guy-ya" mean anything in sansrit?

Avi

Native American Wisdom Ways

feeds@yuku.com (Chris Crumb) — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 12:19:34 GMT

Okay, so I went to my first sweat lodge last night. It was really something. The heat is very intense and it takes you places, as do the beautiful songs the brothers and I were singing. Being in darkness helps too. Has anyone else experienced sweat lodge? Or any other Native ways? I thought we could start this thread on Native American Wisdom and practices.

Links to Buddhist Resources

feeds@yuku.com (KFN) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:18:07 GMT

Here is a place to post links to your favorite online resources for Buddhists texts, teachings, audio, video, newsletters, meditation cushions, etc. This topic is "sticky" meaning it will stay at the top of the list whether there are any current posts here or not. This is a non-denominational topic, so which ever flavor of Buddhism is your favorite, it's all welcome here. I'll be back soon to start posting some links, but meanwhile, here is one of my favorites:

Sri Chinmoy

feeds@yuku.com (Chris Crumb) — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 19:57:50 GMT

I just discovered this evening at Annapurna restraunt, run by devotees of Sri Chinmoy here in Toronto for many years, that Sri Chinmoy passed away on the morning of October 11th.

I have some of his books and a CD of his flute playing. I always liked him, quite a fellow, a peace activist at the United Nations, a musician, a poet, a painter, a marathon runner, a spiritual teacher. Very beautiful vibe.

GOD

feeds@yuku.com (erichsprincess) — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:28:31 GMT

"When the power of love
Replaces the love of power
Man will have a new name:
God"

-Sri Chinmoy

What are Yagas and Yajnas?

feeds@yuku.com (King Suresh) — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 05:47:35 GMT

Dear Yogis,

I've come across these two terms in many texts, especially Gita. What's the difference between them? And why is it wrong to do yagas and yajnas, as the gita claims?

Let's say these are performed for wealth. Why is the acquisition of wealth considered 'wrong' by the author? Didn't people in those times live in wealthy conditions, especially the kings? And they were not considered 'evil' by any stretch of imagination.

Second, are these applicable to the age in...

tat tvam asi

feeds@yuku.com (lotusgirlyoga) — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 06:01:15 GMT

can someone help me understand this phrase?

Aurobindo's Integral Yoga

feeds@yuku.com (King Suresh) — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 06:31:20 GMT

Hello Yogis!

I am wondering whether there's anyone around here, who knows and practices integral yoga, as taught by Aurobindo. I am particularly interested in knowing more on the experiences, if any, of the integral yogis.

I gather the most important thing about his yoga is surrendering to the Divine Will, and keeping oneself open to its Grace and Power. His meditation technique revolves around going beyond the narrow confines of thoughts and ideas, so as to receive guidance...

Yoga Sutra Study Group - Format & Backtracking

feeds@yuku.com (KFN) — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 15:13:20 GMT

Darlene had a great idea to start a thread for the Yoga Sutra Study Group to use when there is discussion of things that are no longer the current topic. This is an effort to keep the Study Group thread on track and moving forward. Also, it's a good place to talk about the evolving format for the discussion.

Ok, we're set up! I hope Kathleen finds this a nice surprise when she returns from her workshop!

Patanjali's Yoga Sutras - Study Group

feeds@yuku.com (KFN) — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 14:57:36 GMT

WELCOME!
PLEASE NOTE that the "Patanjali's Yoga Sutras - Study Group" thread is ACTIVELY moderated. Posts that are off topic, excessively long and arcane, or antagonistic toward other participants will be deleted from this thread by the moderator. If I feel it necessary to delete a post, I will make every effort to copy it to the posters EZinbox so that they can repost...

Concept of Nothing in Zen

feeds@yuku.com (erichsprincess) — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 10:05:27 GMT

Nothing is sacred in Zen: it is a central theme, an essential concept in Zen thought. Yet it is not a concept, for there is no conceptualization in true Zen; and there is no Zen thought, for there is no thought in true Zen. Nothing is, rather, something that is experienced and not merely conceptualized. Yet nothing is no "thing" as all, for there is no "thing" to be experienced in Zen: the experienced and the experiencer and the experiencing are all one and the...

Dhammapada Verse 183

feeds@yuku.com (erichsprincess) — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 14:26:52 GMT

To cease from all evil, to cultivate good, to purify one's mind: This is the advice of all Buddhas.

OM NAMAH SHIVAYA

feeds@yuku.com (erichsprincess) — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 06:40:34 GMT

I am looking for a paraphrase/translation of this mantra that children can understand.

I think it means somthing to the effect of:
"May the greatest that can be in this world be created in me, in others and in this world."

Any body think I am right on? Totally off?

Comments welcome.