CIRCLE OF BEING - in Druidic philosophy both the macrocosm and microcosm are divided into three circles of being. The inner circle is abred, the middle is gweynfd and the outer most on is ceugant. The inner most circle is often represented by the magick circle where in all magick and ritual is performed. (CMM)

(See also: CIRCLE OF BEING, Wiccan Pagan, Paganism, Pagan Dictionary)

Prajapati

Hndu lord of all created beings

(See also: Prajapati, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Prajapati

Hndu lord of all created beings

(See also: Prajapati, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Shade

The spirit of a deceased being.

(See also: Shade, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Daksha

(Sanskrit) A lord of created beings

(See also: Daksha, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Androgyne

A being having the properties of both sexes, a hermaphrodite.

(See also: Androgyne, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

The spiritual realm that is located in the air or above the earth. It is also referred to as the higher world. It is often the area where teachers, spiritual guides, and spiritual helpers are found in addition to being on earth.

(See also: upper world, Magic, Shamanism, Pagan Dictionary)

Adhikara:

Adhikara. Being spiritually competent for spiritual study. Adhyatmika. Body of knowledge relating to God.

(See also: Adhikara, Tantra, Tantra Dictionary, Body Mind and Soul)

spiritual science

The evolution of high consciousness as it relates to the human being, to the Universe, and all creation, as taught by the ageless wisdom, esoteric studies, and theosophy

(See also: Spiritual science, Body Mind and Soul)

Feng Shui

Geomancy, called feng-shui (wind and water) in China, is the art of healthful arrangement of rooms, furniture and buildings to effect spiritual, psychological and physical well-being.

(See also: Feng Shui, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Solar Logos

That mighty spiritual being who is the ensouling life of the solar system. The material solar system is simply a physical manifestation (or body) of this living intelligence.

(See also: Solar Logos, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Feng Shui

Geomancy, called feng-shui (wind and water) in China, is the art of healthful arrangement of rooms, furniture and buildings to effect spiritual, psychological and physical well-being.

(See also: Feng Shui, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)

Some religions — in particular, most Abrahamic religions — do not admit the existence of beneficial spiritual possessions; so, if they admit the concept at all, they automatically consider any spiritual possession as malign. Many of those religions, most notably Roman Catholicism, have ritual practices to drive out (exorcize) the evil spirit. Charismatic Christianity does contain a tradition of individuals being possessed by the Holy Spirit, and either Speaking in tongues, ...

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Spiritual possession, Spiritual possession - Religious views, Spiritual possession - Scientific view, Spiritual possession - Historical cases, Spiritual possession - Books, Spiritual possession - In fiction, Spiritual possession - Reference

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At about this time, Anderson’s students were informed that they should begin preparations to find local accommodations for approximately 10,000 students who were expected to arrive ‘soon’. They were told that 12 fully illuminated disciples would be chosen to establish 12 regional teaching centers throughout the world. During these early formative years of Anderson’s organization, Anderson’s students were also first taught by Anderson of the existence of a certain list, which contained the names of certain students tha ...

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Charles Buell Anderson, Charles Buell Anderson - Anderson's experience at ground-zero of Nagasaki and early adult life, Charles Buell Anderson - Two more 'uncommon spiritual experiences', Charles Buell Anderson - An experience of forgiveness, Charles Buell Anderson - An experience of being 'gutted', Charles Buell Anderson - Beginnings of a student organization, Charles Buell Anderson - Early teachings, Charles Buell Anderson - Comparison of teachings to ACIM teachings, Charles Buell Anderson - Founding of international centers, Charles Buell Anderson - Reports of former students, Charles Buell Anderson - Hailed for removing ACIM copyrights, Charles Buell Anderson - Footnotes

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In 1995 Anderson and his students became involved in a certain copyright litigation, disputing the validity of the copyrights to the book ACIM with the publisher of that work. This was a highly contentious litigation in which other students and student organizations of ACIM became involved, generally tending to align themselves with Anderson and against the publisher of that work. This litigation dragged on for eight years until in 2003 Anderson and his organization, backed by other students of ACIM, succeeded in overturning the copyrights t ...

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Charles Buell Anderson, Charles Buell Anderson - Anderson's experience at ground-zero of Nagasaki and early adult life, Charles Buell Anderson - Two more 'uncommon spiritual experiences', Charles Buell Anderson - An experience of forgiveness, Charles Buell Anderson - An experience of being 'gutted', Charles Buell Anderson - Beginnings of a student organization, Charles Buell Anderson - Early teachings, Charles Buell Anderson - Comparison of teachings to ACIM teachings, Charles Buell Anderson - Founding of international centers, Charles Buell Anderson - Reports of former students, Charles Buell Anderson - Hailed for removing ACIM copyrights, Charles Buell Anderson - Footnotes

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Central to the Brahma Kumaris practice is the teaching of all their core beliefs in 7 one hour long lessons called "The 7 Day Course". Once indoctrined by these 7 lessons, students are then introduced to unpublished "scriptures" considered to be the direct teachings of God called "Murlis". These are being gradually re-written by senior Brahma Kumaris removing statements they now see as not being " political correct ". The seven lessons are: The Soul The Supreme Soul The Law of Karma The Cycle The Tree of Religions Th ...

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Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organisation, Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organisation - Origins, Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organisation - Global Expansion, Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organisation - Fundamental Beliefs, Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organisation - Practice, Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organisation - 7 Day Course, Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organisation - The Soul, Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organisation - The Supreme Soul, Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organisation - The Law of Karma, Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organisation - The Cycle, Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organisation - The Tree of Religions, Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organisation - The Founder Brahma Baba, Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organisation - Brahma Kumari Lifestyle and Principles, Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organisation - Sub-sects, Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organisation - Controversy

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impersonal being: One's innermost nature, at the level of the soul's essence, where one is not distinguished as an individual, nor as separate from God or any part of existence. The soul's essential being- Satchidananda and Parasiva.

See: atman, essence, evolution of the soul, soul.

(See also: Impersonal being, Hinduism, Body Mind and Soul)

Science does recognize that "possession" exists, but only in the sense that some people occasionally behave in a way that fits the expected behavior of a possessed people. However, in spite of many attempts, it has not been able to find any reproducible proof of the existence of "spiritual beings"; therefore, it finds much easier to explain such altered mental state by natural causes, such as stress, mental illness, intoxication, use of drugs, etc.. Just as migraine headaches have recently been proposed as a fitting explanation for many historical cases of spiritual visions, it may be that many cases ...

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Spiritual possession, Spiritual possession - Religious views, Spiritual possession - Scientific view, Spiritual possession - Historical cases, Spiritual possession - Books, Spiritual possession - In fiction, Spiritual possession - Reference

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Brahmadevas (Sanskrit) (from brahman cosmic spirit + deva god, spiritual being)

Spiritual beings who act as guardians of the human race, entities directly emanating from Brahman as spiritual-intellectual energies.

See also DHYANI-CHOHAN

(See also: Brahmadevas, Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, Occultism Dictionary)

Invocation:

Summoning benevolent spiritual beings.

(See also: Invocation, Psychic, Psychic Dictionary, Parapsychology, Parapsychology Dictionary)

Prayer:

A sincere attempt to communicate with a spiritual being or power.

(See also: Prayer, Psychic, Psychic Dictionary, Parapsychology, Parapsychology Dictionary)

Ghost

Nonphysical entity or spirit being, often believed to be the spirits of the dead.

(See also: Ghost, New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)