Encyclopedia - New Kadampa Tradition: Encyclopedia Ii - New Kadampa Tradition - Spiritual Programs
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has designed three spiritual programs for the systematic study and practice: the General Program, the Foundation Pro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nondualism: Encyclopedia Ii - Nondualism - Nondual Religious And Spiritual Traditions
Nondualism - Zen. Zen, either in isolation or as a spiritual belief (Zen Buddhism), is a tradition or philosophy which is non-dual. It ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gardnerian Tradition: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Gardnerian Tradition
Gardnerian Tradition The witchcraft tradition based on the teachings of Gerald Gardner, who established Wicca in 1938   (See al...   » Read the article

Article - Spiritual Dance: Traditional Indian Dance
Indian dance cannot be isolated from the art of literature, painting sculpture and music. Indian dance has a unique body of myths and le...   » Read the article

Article - Yoruba: Traditional Wisdom Of The Yoruba - African Spirituality  
The tradition of Orisa worship was kept alive by Yoruba slaves. But the second generation Yoruba had lost much of the memory of the pr...   » Read the article

Article - New Age Spirituality: New Age Vs. Vedic Tradition
A critical in-depth analysis of the differences and similarities between the New Age movement and the Vedic traditions by Henry Makow PhD...   » Read the article

Article - Baisakhi: Baisakhi Is Both Sacred And Secular  
The traditional festivals of the Indian diaspora all reflect the ancient concept of the Utsav Mela, which encouraged everyone to congr...   » Read the article

Article - What Happened At The Oneness Festival Feb 16-22 2004?
One of the participants at the Oneness Festival share his personal experiences of the Oneness Festival that took place February 16-22 200...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spirituality: Encyclopedia - Spirituality
Spirituality is, in a narrow sense, a concern with matters of the spirit, however that may be defined; but it is also a wide term with ma...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religious Humanism: Encyclopedia - Religious Humanism
Religious humanism, is an integration of religious rituals with humanistic philosophy that centers on human needs, interests, and abiliti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Esotericism: Encyclopedia - Esotericism
Esotericism refers to knowledge suitable only for the advanced, privileged, or initiated, as opposed to exoteric knowledge, which is publ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nondualism: Encyclopedia - Nondualism
Nondualism is the belief that dualism or dichotomy are illusory phenomenae. Examples of dualisms include self/other, mind/body, male/fema...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Romania: Encyclopedia - Culture Of Romania
Literature Music Fine arts Cuisine Folklore Mythology Spirituality Actors Composers Painters Poets Writers Castles Museums Religious UNE...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mysticism: Encyclopedia - Mysticism
Mysticism, from the Greek μυω (muo, "to conceal"), is the pursuit of achieving communion with or conscious awareness of ultimate reali...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir Shaivism: Encyclopedia - Kashmir Shaivism
Kashmir Shaivism is the philosophical school of consciousness that arose in Kashmir about 1200 years ago. The notion of Kashmir Shaivism ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Western Mystery Tradition: Encyclopedia - Western Mystery Tradition
The term Western mystery tradition (also Western Esoteric tradition) refers to the collection of the mystical esoteric knowledge, such as...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Abhyasi: Encyclopedia - Abhyasi
An Abhyasi is a spiritual seeker in the esoteric Eastern mystical traditions. The word Abhyasi means "one who practises" in Sanskrit. Ot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Health Science: Encyclopedia - Health Science
Health science is the discipline of applied science which deals with human and animal health. There are two parts to health science: the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wisdom Tradition: Encyclopedia - Wisdom Tradition
Wisdom Tradition is a term that is sometimes given to the inner core or mystic aspects of a religious or spiritual tradition, without the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gardnerian Tradition: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Gardnerian Tradition
Gardnerian Tradition The witchcraft tradition based on the teachings of Gerald Gardner, who established Wicca in 1938   (See al...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Arthurian Tradition: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Arthurian Tradition
Arthurian Tradition A Welsh Pagan tradition based on the lore of King Arthur, Merlin the Magician, and Guinevere   (See also: ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Alexandrian Tradition: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Alexandrian Tradition
Alexandrian Tradition A school of Wicca which is based on the teachings of Alex Sanders.   (See also: Alexandrian Tradition ,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Kadampa Tradition: Encyclopedia Ii - New Kadampa Tradition - Teachings
The New Kadampa Tradition follows a selection of teachings of Venerable Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa as presented in the West by Geshe Kelsan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Western Mystery Tradition: Encyclopedia Ii - Western Mystery Tradition - Philosophy
Today, the Western mystery tradition is a mixture of ancient philosophy, paganistic and Christian thought, medieval ideas, and also conta...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religious Humanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Religious Humanism - Humanist Traditions
As originally conceived in the early 20th century, humanism rejected revealed knowledge, theism-based morality and the supernatural. Yet ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Path: Magickal Traditions Dictionary On Path
PATH: Spiritual and/or moral beliefs.   (See also: PATH , Magickal Traditions, Magickal Paths, Paganism, Pagan Dictionary) &n...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Animalism: Magickal Traditions Dictionary On Animalism
ANIMALISM: The doctrine that man is a mere animal with no soul or spiritual quality.   (See also: ANIMALISM , Magickal Traditio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Kadampa Tradition: Encyclopedia Ii - New Kadampa Tradition - Ordination
The New Kadampa ordination is different to that followed by monks and nuns in the Tibetan tradition and this has caused some controversy....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - New Kadampa Tradition: Encyclopedia Ii - New Kadampa Tradition - History
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a Tibetan Teacher, Monk and Scholar, trained at the Gelugpa Sera Monastery. In 1977 Geshe Kelsang Gyatso was invi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spirituality: Encyclopedia Ii - Spirituality - The Spiritual And The Religious
An important distinction needs to be made between spirituality in religion and spirituality as opposed to religion. In recent years, spir...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Circle Wicca: Magickal Traditions Dictionary On Circle Wicca
CIRCLE WICCA: A Wiccan tradition founded in 1974 by Selena Fox and Jim Alan. Its headquarters are at Circle Sanctuary, a 200 acre Natu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Theosophy: Magickal Traditions Dictionary On Theosophy
THEOSOPHY:  Any philosophy that teaches the achievement of knowledge of God (s) by spiritual ecstasy, direct intuition, or a spe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spirituality: Encyclopedia Ii - Spirituality - Directed Spirituality
One aspect of 'Being spiritual' is goal-directed, with aims such as: simultaneously improve one's wisdom and willpower, achieve a closer ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spirituality: Encyclopedia Ii - Spirituality - Spirituality And Personal Well-being
Due to its broad scope and individual nature, spirituality is perhaps better understood by highlighting a number of key concepts that ari...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Narcotics Anonymous: Encyclopedia Ii - Narcotics Anonymous - Anonymity
"Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalites." (Basic Text) NA...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Animism: Magickal Traditions Dictionary On Animism
ANIMISM (Latin, anima: "air, soul"):  The belief that all life is produced by a spiritual force separate from matter; ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Basilidean: Magickal Traditions Dictionary On Basilidean
BASILIDEAN: A Gnostic sect founded by Basilides of Alexandria, who claimed to have received his esoteric doctrines from Glaucus, a dis...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hedge Witchcraft: Magickal Traditions Dictionary On Hedge Witchcraft
HEDGE WITCHCRAFT: A non-initiated solitary practice of Witchcraft that focuses on the traditional European, especially British Isles, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Romania: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Romania - Traditions
Culture of Romania - Folklore. Main article Romanian folklore The most striking thing about Romanian culture are the strong folk trad...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Esotericism: Encyclopedia Ii - Esotericism - Esotericism In Popular Culture
Paulo Coelho's novel The Alchemist involves a spiritual interpretation of alchemy. Umberto Eco has written fiction with esoteric themes, ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Alchemy: Magickal Traditions Dictionary On Alchemy
ALCHEMY (from the Greek, chemeia, "chemistry", the Arabic, al kimya, "the chemistry", or the Egyption, khemeia, &q...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Church Of Satan: Magickal Traditions Dictionary On Church Of Satan
CHURCH OF SATAN: The controversial form of Satanism founded by Anton LaVey in 1966, which split into several factions in 1975. Practit...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Spiritual Therapies: Traditional Medicine Dictionary On Spiritual Healing
Spiritual therapies , Spiritual healing ,  : Mystical, religious, or spiritual practices performed for health benefit.  ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sufism: Encyclopedia Ii - Sufism - Influences
A number of scholars perceive influences on Sufism from pre-Islamic and non-Islamic sources and schools of mysticism and philosophy. Some...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iyer: Encyclopedia Ii - Iyer - Spiritual And Philosophical Beliefs
Strictly speaking, all Iyers define themselves as "Srauta-Smarta", ie. followers of the Sruti text (mostly Yajur Veda and Sama Veda), and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Esotericism: Encyclopedia Ii - Esotericism - Scope
Many religious movements in various parts of the world claim to possess a higher, truer, or better interpretation of the wider religion o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir Shaivism: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir Shaivism - Abhinavagupta, The Great Initiate
All these three branches of the Shaivism tradition were put together by a mind of genius – the most brilliantly outstanding personality...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir Shaivism: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir Shaivism - Abhinavagupta The Great Initiate
All these three branches of the Shaivism tradition were put together by a mind of genius – the most brilliantly outstanding personality...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir Shaivism: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir Shaivism - Possibilities Of Learning And Practicing The Kashmir Shaivism Today
Kashmir Shaivism has almost disappeared as a practiced spiritual system. Even in Kashmir there are very few people still following this s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir Shaivism: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir Shaivism - The Siva Sutra
The tradition of Kashmir Shaivism was transmitted during centuries from master to disciple only, from "mouth to ear". The first great ini...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir Shaivism: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir Shaivism - History Of Kashmir Shaivism
Kashmir Shaivism is a part of the more general Shaivist religion. Sivaism is strictly speaking the oldest spiritual path. The archaeologi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religious Humanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Religious Humanism - Revealed Religious Traditions
In the past, humanist versions of major religions, such as Christian humanism, Humanistic Judaism and Islamic humanism played an importan...   » Read the article

Article - Dream Symbols: Dream Symbols And Their Meanings
Dream-Symbols And Their Meanings. A spiritual view on dreams and the meaning of dreams by Sri Swami Sivananda, an authority in the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir Shaivism: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir Shaivism - Classification Of The Written Tradition
In general, the whole written tradition of Shaivism can be divided in three fundamental parts: Agama Sastra, Spanda Sastra and Pratyabhij...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir Shaivism: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir Shaivism - Shaivism In Relation To Other Religions Or Spiritual Paths
The schools of Shaivism have an attitude that most of the time do not conform to the accepted Brahmanic tradition. Shaivism is not exclus...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir Shaivism: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir Shaivism - The Trika Schools
Trika is made up of several spiritual schools. 1. The oldest (historically speaking) of these schools is called Krama. In Sanskrit, ’kr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Aquarian Tabernacle Church: Magickal Traditions Dictionary On Aquarian Tabernacle Church
AQUARIAN TABERNACLE CHURCH (ATC): A Wiccan church founded in 1979 by Pete "Pathfinder" Davis as a coven dedicated to providi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Health Science: Encyclopedia Ii - Health Science - Health Practices
Health science - Conventional Western practices. Allopathic medicine Athletic training Dentistry Epidemiology Genetic counseling Medic...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tradition: Paganism Pagan Dictionary On Tradition
TRADITION: Branch of paganism followed by any individual Pagan or coven.   (See also: TRADITION , Paganism, Pagan, Pagan Dicti...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Tradition, Wicca: Pagan Wicca Dictionary On Tradition, Wicca
Tradition, Wicca - An organized, structured, specific Wiccan subgroup. Much like Christianity has denominations each with their own st...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Traditional: Pagan Wicca Dictionary On Traditional
Traditional - A name used by British witches and covens who claim that their practices pre-dated Gardnerian ones. In America, it tends...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Western Mystery Tradition: Encyclopedia Ii - Western Mystery Tradition - History
The Western mystery tradition traditionally started in Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Rome and Israel, while it contains many characteris...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Western Mystery Tradition: Encyclopedia Ii - Western Mystery Tradition - People
Modern people who are related to the Western mystery tradition include: Aleister Crowley, occultist Dion Fortune, magician Harvey Spence...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iyer: Encyclopedia Ii - Iyer - Iyers Today
In addition to their earlier occupations, Iyers today have diversified into a variety of fields—their strengths particularly evident in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iyer: Encyclopedia Ii - Iyer - Rituals Ceremonies And Festivals
Although many rituals that were practiced in ancient times are no longer followed, some traditions are continued to this day. Iyers are i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iyer: Encyclopedia Ii - Iyer - Iyer Women
Iyer women are noted for their culture and tradition. Proud of their culture, they are uncompromising in their stand. If the Iyers have b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iyer: Encyclopedia Ii - Iyer - Traditional Iyer Ethics
Iyers were extremely orthodox a century ago. They followed Dharma shastra texts of Manusmriti Apastamba and Baudhayana. 1.A traditional I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion - Approaches To The Study Of Individual Religions
Religion - Methods of studying religion subjectively in relation to one's own beliefs. These include efforts to determine the meaning a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sex And Love Addicts Anonymous: Encyclopedia Ii - Sex And Love Addicts Anonymous - Pillars Of Recovery
There are five pillars of recovery from Sex and Love addiction Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous - Sobriety. The ability to keep sober beh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iyer: Encyclopedia Ii - Iyer - Origins
The Iyers claim a top position in the caste hierarchy of the Tamil-speaking region in India. They are Smartha brahmins, and are distinct ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Manu: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Manu
Manu In Hindu tradition, the father of the human race   (See also: Manu , New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Wand: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Wand
Wand A traditional tool of magick and sorcery. (See wands)   (See also: Wand , New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul) &nb...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Manu: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Manu
Manu In Hindu tradition, the father of the human race   (See also: Manu , New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Exoteric Astrology: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Exoteric Astrology
Exoteric Astrology Traditional astrology   (See also: Exoteric Astrology , New Age Spirituality, Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Golden Plates: Encyclopedia Ii - Golden Plates - Other Plates In The Latter Day Saint Tradition
In addition to the Golden Plates, there are several other mentions of ancient records recorded on metal plates in the Latter Day Saint tr...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Quest: New Age Spiritual Dictionary On Quest
quest Traditional spiritual practice of Native Americans seeking a personal vision   (See also: Quest , Body Mind and Soul) ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Spiritualism: Encyclopedia Ii - Spiritualism - Background
Spiritualism in its modern incarnation started in the mid-19th century in the United States, a syncretic adjunct of largely Christian pop...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Golden Plates: Encyclopedia Ii - Golden Plates - Story Of The Plates
Golden Plates - Joseph claims to obtain the plates. In the 1820s, Joseph Smith, Jr. lived with his father, Joseph Sr. and mother, Lucy ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Golden Plates: Encyclopedia Ii - Golden Plates - Physical Description
Smith said Moroni used the term "gold plates" rather than "golden plates" (History of the Church, 1946 Vol 1, p12). Smith's brother Willi...   » Read the article

Article - Philosophy Of Dreams Xvi: Remove The Colouring Of The Mind
In days of yore there were very able dyers in Marwar or Rajputana. They would give seven colours to the sari or clothes of ladies. After ...   » Read the article

Article - Philosophy Of Dreams Xiii: Sri Nimbarkacharya On Dreams
As some dreams are indicative of future good or bad fortunes, it is impossible for the individual to dream a good or a bad dream accordin...   » Read the article

Article - Philosophy Of Dreams Xxv: Dream Hints
Dreams and Death are rock foundations of all philosophy. Dream world is totally different from the waking world. But some facts are strik...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Dream Dictionary: Dream Dictionary, Symbols And Their Meanings
A dream dictionary with dream-symbols and their meanings. A spiritual view on dreams and the meaning of dreams by Sri Swami Sivanan...   » Read the article

Article - Philosophy Of Dreams: Songs Of Dream
Dream poetry. A spiritual view on dreams and the meaning of dreams by Sri Swami Sivananda, an authority in the vedic sciences and ...   » Read the article

Article - Philosophy Of Dreams Xii: Waking Experience Has Relative Reality
Dream Poetry. A spiritual view on dreams and the meaning of dreams by Sri Swami Sivananda, an authority in the vedic sciences and ...   » Read the article

Article - Philosophy Of Dreams Xiv: Waking Experience Is As False As Dream Experience
Poetry on dreams. A spiritual view on dreams and the meaning of dreams by Sri Swami Sivananda, an authority in the vedic sciences ...   » Read the article

Article - Philosophy Of Dreams Iii: Study Of Dream-state
Once a disciple approached his Guru, prostrated at His Lotus Feet and with folded hands put the question: O My Revered Guru! Please tell ...   » Read the article

Article - Philosophy Of Dreams Iv: Dream Philosophy - Karma
Certain Karmas are worked out in dreams also. A King experienced a dream in which he acts the part of a beggar and suffers the pangs of s...   » Read the article

Article - Philosophy Of Dreams Vii: Lord Creates Dream Objects
Some Indian philosophers hold that the creation of chariots etc. in the dream is verily by the Lord and not by the human self. The dream ...   » Read the article

Article - Philosophy Of Dreams Xv: Jagarat Is As Unreal As Dream
For the Ajnanis or the worldly-minded persons the sensual objects are quite real. For the sages or those who are endowed with discriminat...   » Read the article

Article - Philosophy Of Dreams Iv: Spiritual Enlightenment Through Dreams
The dream consciousness is superior to the waking consciousness in many respects. Many puzzles of life are solved through hints from drea...   » Read the article

Article - Philosophy Of Dreams: Introduction To Philosophy Of Dreams By Sri Swami Sivananda
The analysis of dreams and their cause by psychoanalysts are defective. They maintain that the cause of dream creation lies in the suppre...   » Read the article

Article - Philosophy Of Dreams Xi: The Unreality Of Imagination
Through the play of the mind in dreams and deliriums nearness appears as a great distance and a great distance appears as proximity. Thro...   » Read the article

Article - Philosophy Of Dreams Xii: Why Jagrat Is A Dream?
The mind creates the dream-world out of the experience and Samskaras of the waking consciousness. Dream is a reproduction of the expe...   » Read the article

Article - Philosophy Of Dreams Xx: The Story Of A Dreamer Subhoda
Subodha was born in a Brahmin family in the ancient capital of Indraprastha. He was leading a pure life. He was second to none in learnin...   » Read the article

Article - Philosophy Of Dreams Xxi: Raja Janaka’s Dream
Raja Janaka ruled over the country of Videha. He was once reclining on a sofa. It was the middle of the day in the hot month of June. He ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Old Room Dreams Symbol: Christian Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Old Room
Old room: Old man or ways; past; spiritual inheritance; religious traditions; natural inheritance. (Gen. 12:1; Jer. 6:16; Heb. 2:3) &n...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sun Dream Symbol: Dreams Interpretation Dictionary - Sun
Sun - Moon   Sun (1) The sun may be a symbol of the self (i.e. your true and total self), or of the conscious ego.   (2) It ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Father Dreams Symbol: Christian Dream Interpretation Dictionary - Father
Father: See also Family, Mother, Daughter and Son: Father God; the Holy Spirit; authority that is natural and/or spiritual; birthright...   » Read the article

Article - Philosophy Of Dreams Ixx: The Mind And Dreaming
During dream, the mind creates various kinds of objects out of the impressions produced by the experiences of the waking state. The mind ...   » Read the article