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From Outer to Inner Space

by Evelyn on April 30, 2009


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We explore the frontiers of outer space, in the hope of understanding more about the Universe. Outer space, as we often visualized it to be, comprises of the planets, stars, the different galaxies, and the spaces in between. While many of us are fascinated with the discovery of possible life on other planets or stars, we forget that we hold some answers in the space inside us. And in fact, as a reader of Akashic Records, I would like to add that we hold the answers to the meaning of existence within and not on the outside. Quantum physics confirms what we already know.
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How To Get To Enlightenment

by Evelyn on February 27, 2009


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Who doesn’t want to get enlightened? Surely, advice given by a highly practiced monk on “Stages to Enlightenment” would get me there, I thought. So it was with much anticipation that I attended the talk (during which was shared the story of Play The Wishing Game – more discussion to follow down this article) by Ajahn Brahm last Saturday. I was all ready with my notepad.

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Mouths Are Flapping

by Evelyn on January 16, 2009


(Mouths flapping during my kids’ Buddhist Class last Sunday; limevelyn)

Four monks were meditating in a monastery. All of a sudden, the prayer flag on the roof started flapping.

The youngest monk came out of his meditation and said: “Flag is flapping.”

A more experienced monk said: “Wind is flapping.”

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