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In Search of the True Self

Thursday, February 11, 2010

There is much discussion in Hindu literature about the true nature of the Self. Hindu philosophy is itself divided into multiple schools of thought (e.g. advaita, dvaita, vishishtadvaita), all of which have differing views on the relation of atman (Self) to brahman (Whole). One particularly interesting quote on self-identity is due to Adi Shankaracharya:
Just as [...]

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Detaching ourselves…from ourselves

Friday, January 15, 2010

When all we have to face is the ordinariness of our everyday lives, our discussion often turns inward.  We try to figure out our own identity, our own moral character, our own relationships, or the dilemmas that arise between our ideas about religion and the world around us.  But sometimes the questions aren’t about us. [...]

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Are you religious?

Monday, January 4, 2010

A friend asked me the other day if I am religious. I said yes, but I am not sure why. I could not define the word in a Hindu context.
One interpretation is that being religious is equivalent to being a practicing Hindu — being aware of and following the many rich traditions and rituals our [...]

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