Hara: The Vital Center of Man, by Karlfried Graf Dürckheim
"The classic text on balance, inner calm, and the cultivation of tranquillity using the age-old techniques of Zen masters" -- amazon.
divine intervention
"The mechanism for salvation is via the will, which invites the intervention of Divinity" -- Transcending the Levels of Consciousness
“Disregard every self-seeking motive as soon as it is seen..."
"...and you need not search for truth; truth will find you” -- Nisargadatta Maharaj.
doing something with the intention to build good karma
Priority request. Considering spiritual impact in your decisions.
From Suffering to Joy: The Path of the Heart
"a method of self-discovery that can help bring harmony to your life and help you build truly intimate relationships." by Prem Baba, 2013.
dark night of the soul (concept)
"a spiritual crisis in the journey toward union with God, like that described by St. John of the Cross" -- wikipedia.
pilgrim
“a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons” - Oxford dictionary.
sharing the life and teachings of Jesus Christ to help guide someone to salvation
Priority request: vs. sharing things of enlightenment to someone. Is it more helpful to share the gospel and teachings of Jesus Christ to guide someone to salvation or to share things of enlightenment?
każdy wybierał sobie ciało przed urodzeniem
"Everyone chose their body before birth," in Polish. Calibrated by request, in recognition of the many Polish subscribers who visit the Database. Apparently, it is a popular statement in books about the afterlife.
The Gateway Experience by Monroe Institute
"This 8-week self-guided online course takes you from the physical waking state, through deep relaxation, and ultimately into unexplored dimensions of your consciousness. Discover how to perceive and control your non-physical energy."
love contains reason vs. love bypasses reason
Request: Love is not stupid.
how to stop cursing others
Agreeing with an errant thought that another being is undeserving of love, compassion, joy or peace is all it takes to implement a curse upon another person. You don't want that karma.
14th Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso
Was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 and is considered Gandhi's heir to spiritual leadership regarding nonviolence. His calibration in Truth vs. Falsehood (2005) is 570.
statement: no one goes to hell against their own will
Priority request: The meaning is that... someone going to hell is subconsciously in accordance with one’s personal will due to attachment to a sin or refusal of surrender or help from Divinity. I was wondering what range does this understanding cover?