Understanding Advaita: The Essence of Non-Duality
Advaita, which means “non-duality,” is a profound philosophy that teaches us about the oneness of existence. At its core, Advaita emphasizes that what you experience as “you” is fundamentally the same essence experienced by everything that exists around you. This realization leads to a deep understanding that there is no separation between the self and […]
Swami Abhayananda: A Journey of Mysticism and Enlightenment
Early Life and Spiritual Calling Swami Abhayananda, born and raised in the United States, always had an inquisitive mind, searching for deeper truths about existence. However, it was not until 1966, at the age of 28, that his spiritual journey truly began to take shape. During this time, he became fascinated with the symbology of […]
An Advaitic Prayer Practice
An Advaitic prayer practice is a way of connecting with the divine that emphasizes the non-dual nature of existence. In this practice, you recognize that you and the divine are one—there is no separation. . Oneness Prayers – Everything is Interconnected When you engage in prayer from an Advaitic perspective, you bring awareness to the […]
The Heart of Unity: St. Francis’s Prayer Reimagined in Advaitic Wisdom
In a world often marked by division and misunderstanding, the Prayer of St. Francis stands as a timeless call to embody peace, love, and compassion. By reinterpreting this beautiful prayer through the lens of Advaita, we delve into the profound realization that our essence is interconnected with all beings. This exploration invites us to transcend […]
Embracing Oneness: The Lord’s Prayer Through the Lens of Advaita
The Lord’s Prayer can be expressed in Advaitic language by emphasizing the oneness with the divine and recognizing that we are not separate from God. In Advaita, we understand that when we pray, we are acknowledging our inherent unity with the divine presence. Instead of seeing ourselves as separate beings asking for favors, we recognize […]
The Expanded View: Exploring Sacred Wisdom and the Way to Lasting Joy
The Temporary Nature of Material Happiness Happiness is our inherent yearning for fulfillment in some form, to gain pleasure or toavoid pain. We believe we will be fulfilled through material pleasures, but these successes willnot cause lasting happiness. The rewards are only temporary. Subsequently they will createmore desires to which we reach for again and […]