Discover why Jesus, Buddha, Muhammad, and more never asked for worship—and how to live their wisdom instead. Break free from idols!
Explore how Christianity can lead to spiritual bypassing, why the church focuses on sin and faith over being a good person, and how the Bible teaches holistic growth. Discover key verses and practical steps.
Explore the difference between awakening and enlightenment through meditation, psychedelics, and conspiracy theories. Learn why awakening is just the first step on the path to true enlightenment.
Explore Philip K. Dick’s 1977 Metz speech on living in a matrix, alternate timelines, and a living intelligence, and how these ideas connect to meditation, spirituality, and modern simulation theories.
Guided meditation, a practice where a narrator or teacher leads participants into a state of focused relaxation or mindfulness, has become a cornerstone of modern wellness. From apps like Guided Meditation Treks, Calm, and Headspace to yoga studios and therapy…
In my day job as a software engineer, one of the key concepts we use is authentication. We want to ensure that any user “is who they say they are,” and the process to do this is authentication. This is…
There’s an ongoing question in theology circles and in society as to whether such a thing as “good or evil” exists. It gets confusing when religions like Buddhism and societal norms tell us “don’t judge!” There are also nefarious groups…
It has been several years since I’ve visited Ma Ayahuasca, and this story was written back then, but not published until now. Interesting; I think it contains wisdom. Notably, “Humans don’t exactly ‘need’ drugs like ayahuasca, but when we expose…
We can spend all day every day in the dark, meditating in silence, doing all the yoga our body can stand, being mindful of every moment, but is it enough to evolve our soul? Many would say yes, but I’ve always found a place in my heart for inspirational wisdom teachings, dharma talks, and books written by others who may be further along the path than me. Even in the Eight Limbs of Yoga, two of them, the Yamas and Niyamas, cover the esoteric teachings of ethics and religion. It’s no wonder that […]
I just got back from a 10-day retreat in Kaufman, Texas, where I learned teachings passed down for centuries from the man himself, Gautama Buddha. If learning to meditate like Buddha isn’t a great marketing spin for a meditation retreat, I don’t know what is! The seminar was a mind-blowing experience with its share of ups and downs. This is my story, and my take on the meditation technique of vipassana. Seeking a Teacher, Not a Guru S.N. Goenka The retreat was posthumously hosted by S. N […]
