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The Path to Purification: Buddhism

By admin on August 23, 2021

Purification is a natural process of life. Every organism on the planet has a special process they use to clear their mind, body and spirits. Humans are no different. We tend to use the bath or shower to purify germs off the body, but inner purification is also needed. Original Date August 18, 2021 Last Update: August 23, 2021 Introduction A Psion is a special calling and requires purification. In truth everyone should undergo the process of purification. The purpose of purification is a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual clearing of the systems' of one's universe so that they will be exceptional instruments for the use of the Psion. However, it is not only the Psion that requires purification, but everyone that exists on the planet. And in truth everything needs to be cleared, and cleansed of impurities which muddy the environment. We always like to start with a definition, so let us start with a clear definition of Purification. pyu̇r-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən noun 1. The act or an instance of cleansing or purifying. 2. The removal of impure elements from something. 3. A freeing from sin, guilt, or defilement. 4. the process of cleaning morally. 5. the clearing of something making it complete and absolute. This pertains to all members of society from the average person, to the highest Psion. Purification is a system that one undergoes to clear the individual's personal universe from all negative fields that may defile and cause destruction of the vital energy. In the little article "The Path to Freedom: Buddhism" we discuss meditation as a tool for purification and will look at the three vritti instruments necessarily used for walking the Path of Freedom. We revisit those today with the focus of purifying ourselves. So, let us begin... The Problem Planet Earth has been a bedrock of negative events that have scarred its history and tarnish the earth water and spirit of the planet. In its early days it was pristine and pure, however with the addition of humanity and his wildly violent emotions, mind, and spirit, he enslaved other humans and…

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A Path to Freedom: Buddhism

By admin on August 17, 2021

Every major religious and philosophical system has within an inner and outer teaching. Buddhism is no different. Buddhism has an outer teaching for those who want to live a better life. Inner teaching offer a perfected life. Original Date August 17 2021 Last Update: August 17 2021 Dedication A special thanks goes to Bhikkhu Soma. We offer to him our sincerest appreciation and gratitude. 'Soma Thera was a genuine monk. He observed the Vinaya rules with absolute strictness, never permitting himself infringement, His standards were the highest. His life was a shining example to others, Bhikkhus and lay-folk alike. This poem sings a mere fraction of his thoughts. Out of the womb of sightless night Rang out a word of healing strong, And put to flight the evil throng That stood betwixt the eye and light. Introduction I First Stanza Virtue, concentration, Wisdom and the peerless freedom: To these verities awoke Buddhahood or Illustrious Gautama. II. Introduction Oh Student: You must first know learn and practice the following: Virtue means restraint Concentration means non-distractedness Wisdom means comprehension Freedom means freedom from bondage. Peerless means canker-free. Awoke means realized and understood through wisdom. Attainment of Nirvana means the loss of worldly pain and suffering Illustrious means blessed These verities' means the four noble verities Buddha a title for someone who is awake, and has attained nirvana and Buddhahood through their own efforts and insight, without a teacher to point out the dharma. Through this attainment one finds their true fame. It comes not from outside but from within. You are a reflection of your inner truth. Of Freedom there are Five Kinds: 1. Freedom of suppression; that is the passions (Meditation 1) 2. Freedom of parts; this the freedom from errors of views due to suppression through concentration to the next phase of penetration. 3. Freedom of eradication; is the destruction of the fetters (chains) that hold you rigid. It is the discovery of the supramundane path and its application in the student. 4. Freedom of tranquility; it is represented by the happy individual who has discovered his…