Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has designed three spiritual programs for the systematic study and practice: the General Program, the Foundation Program, and the Teacher Training Program. In all three study programs the students study his books on Buddhism. The presentation of the Dharma focuses less upon Buddhist philosophy and more upon integrating spiritual practices into daily life. This assortment was made by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso so that the presentation by NKT is more suited to Westerners and has some difference from ...

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New Kadampa Tradition, New Kadampa Tradition - History, New Kadampa Tradition - Lineage of Teachers, New Kadampa Tradition - Teachings, New Kadampa Tradition - Spiritual Programs, New Kadampa Tradition - Ordination, New Kadampa Tradition - Growth, New Kadampa Tradition - Controversies, New Kadampa Tradition - Critics of NKT say, New Kadampa Tradition - Response made by NKT practitioners

Read more here: » New Kadampa Tradition: Encyclopedia II - New Kadampa Tradition - Spiritual Programs

Opus Dei - Vocation and membership. In "Vocation to Opus Dei as Vocation in the Church," F. Ocariz (Opus Dei in the Church 1994) says that within the common vocation of all Christians to become holy, the faithful of Opus Dei have a specific vocation of spreading the knowledge of the universal call to holiness, in the process of sanctifying their daily work. Through their vocation, the faithful of Opus Dei are equally members of a single portion of the Catholic Church, the "People of God." Opus Dei members, ...

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Opus Dei, Opus Dei - Mission in the Catholic Church, Opus Dei - Spiritual teachings: an overview, Opus Dei - Structure: Catholic personal prelature, Opus Dei - Vocation, membership, and training, Opus Dei - Vocation and membership, Opus Dei - Instruction and training, Opus Dei - Doctrine, demands, and consequences, Opus Dei - Novelty of doctrine and controversies, Opus Dei - Fidelity and truth vs. ultraconservatism, Opus Dei - Demands: theological basis, Opus Dei - Allegations of being a cult, Opus Dei - Canonisation of Opus Dei's founder, Opus Dei - Opus Dei in society, Opus Dei - Mission and general strategy, Opus Dei - Membership profile, Opus Dei - Activities and work, Opus Dei - Freedom and pluralism vs. far-right politics, Opus Dei - Revolutionary or conservative?, Opus Dei - History of Opus Dei: A timeline, Opus Dei - Footnotes

Read more here: » Opus Dei: Encyclopedia II - Opus Dei - Vocation, membership, and training

Opus Dei - Vocation and membership. In "Vocation to Opus Dei as Vocation in the Church," F. Ocariz (Opus Dei in the Church 1994) says that within the common vocation of all Christians to become holy, the faithful of Opus Dei have a specific vocation of spreading the knowledge of the universal call to holiness, in the process of sanctifying their daily work. Through their vocation, the faithful of Opus Dei are equally members of a single portion of the Catholic Church, the "People of God." Opus Dei members, ...

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Opus Dei, Opus Dei - Mission in the Catholic Church, Opus Dei - Spiritual teachings: an overview, Opus Dei - Structure: Catholic personal prelature, Opus Dei - Vocation membership and training, Opus Dei - Vocation and membership, Opus Dei - Instruction and training, Opus Dei - Doctrine demands and consequences, Opus Dei - Novelty of doctrine and controversies, Opus Dei - Fidelity and truth vs. ultraconservatism, Opus Dei - Demands: theological basis, Opus Dei - Allegations of being a cult, Opus Dei - Canonisation of Opus Dei's founder, Opus Dei - Opus Dei in society, Opus Dei - Mission and general strategy, Opus Dei - Membership profile, Opus Dei - Activities and work, Opus Dei - Freedom and pluralism vs. far-right politics, Opus Dei - Revolutionary or conservative?, Opus Dei - History of Opus Dei: A timeline, Opus Dei - Footnotes

Read more here: » Opus Dei: Encyclopedia II - Opus Dei - Vocation membership and training

One of Hawkins claims is that through AK, it is possible to muscle test and determine how in line with truth something is. He calls this "calibration", which runs on his own developed logarithmic scale of 1 (least true as possible) to 1000 (most in line with truth). Hawkins calibrates institutions, religions, books, governments and emotions. Through the use of this technique, he has calibrated the teachings of varous institutions and religions, and even his own work. For example, one of his books calibrated at 999.8, which is .2 away from Jesus Christ, Buddha and Krishna, who are all "1000" (the highest level ...

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David R. Hawkins, David R. Hawkins - Background, David R. Hawkins - Early life and professional development, David R. Hawkins - Professional life, David R. Hawkins - Spiritual teaching, David R. Hawkins - Calibration, David R. Hawkins - Quotes, David R. Hawkins - Books

Read more here: » David R. Hawkins: Encyclopedia II - David R. Hawkins - Calibration

Monergism

The Christian teaching that God alone is the one who saves. It is opposed to synergism which teaches that God and man work together in salvation.

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

Synergism

The Christian teaching that we cooperate with God in our efforts of salvation. This is opposed to monergism which is the teaching that God is the sole agent involved in salvation.

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

Monergism

The Christian teaching that God alone is the one who saves. It is opposed to synergism which teaches that God and man work together in salvation.

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

Reactions from organized Jewish groups have been almost uniformly negative, and other critics have accused it of being a cult. Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz was quoted as saying that "what pornography is to love -- such is the connection between what Berg teachs and true Kabbalah". The Toronto Vaad HaRabonim, the Queens Vaad HaRabonim, Rabbi Yitschak Sladowsky of the Vaad HaRabonim of Queens, the Chief Rabbi of South Africa, the Beth Din of Johannesburg, the Rabbinical Association of South Africa, Rabbi Emanuel Schochet of Canada, and ...

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Kabbalah Centre, Kabbalah Centre - Berg's teachings, Kabbalah Centre - On teaching Kabbalah, Kabbalah Centre - Astrology, Kabbalah Centre - Reward and punishment, Kabbalah Centre - Reincarnation, Kabbalah Centre - Spirituality, Kabbalah Centre - Subjects commonly viewed as pseudoscience, Kabbalah Centre - Mental illness and possession by evil spirits, Kabbalah Centre - Extra-terrestrial aliens influence Earth, Kabbalah Centre - Applying teachings to daily life, Kabbalah Centre - On combatting one's ego, Kabbalah Centre - Free will, Kabbalah Centre - The creation of the world, Kabbalah Centre - Non-reactivity, Kabbalah Centre - Target audiences, Kabbalah Centre - Criticisms, Kabbalah Centre - High pressure and cult-like tactics, Kabbalah Centre - Position on the Holocaust, Kabbalah Centre - Leah Zohin, Kabbalah Centre - Use of libel lawsuits to prevent criticism, Kabbalah Centre - Role of Berg, Kabbalah Centre - Claims that he can cure disease, Kabbalah Centre - Works by Philip S. Berg and his sons

Read more here: » Kabbalah Centre: Encyclopedia II - Kabbalah Centre - Criticisms

Spiritualism

(American) Religion teaching life-after-death and spirit communication begun by Kate and Margaretta Fox in Hydesville, N.Y., mid 19th century

(See also: Spiritualism, Body Mind and Soul)

Eckankar teaches that spiritual experience and spiritual liberation in this lifetime are available to all by actively exploring the spiritual worlds through Soul Travel [2], dreams [3], and other spiritual techniques. Eckankar's belief is that Soul is eternal and is the individual's true identity, not the body. You are Soul; you exist because God loves you. You are on a journey of Self-Realization and God-Realization. ECKists believe that giving love and service to their family and community is one way to increas ...

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Eckankar, Eckankar - Teachings, Eckankar - ECK masters, Eckankar - Splinter groups, Eckankar - Teachings borrowed?, Eckankar - Is Eckankar a Cult?

Read more here: » Eckankar: Encyclopedia II - Eckankar - Teachings

Spirit Guide: A spiritual entity who teaches a medium or channel and who guides them in their spiritual work.

(See also: Spirit Guide, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul)

Philip Berg claims to have a doctorate, and many of his books are listed as being by "Dr." Berg. However, in different interviews he has offered different explanations of what type of Ph.D. he earned. He claimed to have a Ph.D. in comparative religion, at another time he claimed to have a Ph.D. in jurisprudence (in biblical law), and later claimed that his Ph.D. was given as part of receiving semicha, traditional rabbinic ordination. He has never shown his Ph.D. to investigative reporters, and refuses ...

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Kabbalah Centre, Kabbalah Centre - Berg's teachings, Kabbalah Centre - On teaching Kabbalah, Kabbalah Centre - Astrology, Kabbalah Centre - Reward and punishment, Kabbalah Centre - Reincarnation, Kabbalah Centre - Spirituality, Kabbalah Centre - Subjects commonly viewed as pseudoscience, Kabbalah Centre - Mental illness and possession by evil spirits, Kabbalah Centre - Extra-terrestrial aliens influence Earth, Kabbalah Centre - Applying teachings to daily life, Kabbalah Centre - On combatting one's ego, Kabbalah Centre - Free will, Kabbalah Centre - The creation of the world, Kabbalah Centre - Non-reactivity, Kabbalah Centre - Target audiences, Kabbalah Centre - Criticisms, Kabbalah Centre - High pressure and cult-like tactics, Kabbalah Centre - Position on the Holocaust, Kabbalah Centre - Leah Zohin, Kabbalah Centre - Use of libel lawsuits to prevent criticism, Kabbalah Centre - Role of Berg, Kabbalah Centre - Claims that he can cure disease, Kabbalah Centre - Works by Philip S. Berg and his sons

Read more here: » Kabbalah Centre: Encyclopedia II - Kabbalah Centre - Role of Berg

Matthew Fox

Dominican Catholic priest silenced by the Vatican for teaching what he calls “creation-centered spirituality”.

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

master

1. One having mastered a spiritual discipline and teaches or guides others. 2. (Theosophy) Hidden teachers who rule the spiritual evolution of Earth

(See also: Master, Body Mind and Soul)

Anthroposophy

An esoteric spiritual science founded by German mystic Rudolf Steiner. The term literally means "wisdom of man. " It teaches that we possess the truth within ourselves.

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

Heresy

A doctrinal view that deviates from orthodoxy, a teaching declared to be false.

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

Esoteric

Hidden or deeper knowledge or teachings that are possessed or understood only by a few.

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

Heresy

A doctrinal view that deviates from orthodoxy, a teaching declared to be false.

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

Alexandrian Tradition

A school of Wicca which is based on the teachings of Alex Sanders.

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

Gardnerian Tradition

The witchcraft tradition based on the teachings of Gerald Gardner, who established Wicca in 1938

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

Gardnerian Tradition

The witchcraft tradition based on the teachings of Gerald Gardner, who established Wicca in 1938

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

Arcane School

An organization, connected with Lucis Trust that promotes the teachings of Alice Bailey: Similar to Theosophy.

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