
The Sunday Q&A #78 : Death and Samadhi
Some practical advice on handling death of a relative and an overview of Samadhi from the perspective of path of knowledge.
Some practical advice on handling death of a relative and an overview of Samadhi from the perspective of path of knowledge.
Emotions, especially the negative kind are the greatest cause of suffering. These states when they turn impure, reduce the quality of our lives significantly. Emotions are non-physical, or on the boundary of the body and the mind, so we need special tools to purify them. What are the impurities of emotions and how to get rid of them?
Speech is an action that lies between subtle and gross. What impurities get into it? How to clear them? What is the biggest impurity for a human that is causing extreme suffering and pain?
Where can impure behaviour lead to? Why is it so harmful for your well being and spiritual growth? What can be done to purify it? How is it even related to internal purity?
Are relationships real? How many kinds are there and what impurities are found in these relations? How to correct most of them?
How to refine our speech for better expression?
What happens when we speak publicly on spiritual matters?
What is the essential message of Nagarjuna?
What is Emptiness, how to understand it?
What does negative knowledge do?
Why is intellect a trap?
What causes end of suffering?
How to be empty?
Why is a goal a problem?
What is instant liberation?
Why is progressing so bad?
What are the different ways in which the body acquires impurities? How to mend them? What is the effect of a pure body on spiritual practices and quality of life in general?
How is the environment being destroyed by greedy and violent people? What are the effects of impure environment on life and on spiritual practices? Is it even possible to be spiritual while being surrounded by filth and noise? What can be done to improve the situation, even though it seems impossible to do so?
What is purification? Which is better - bottom up or top down? What are the general guidelines and precautions? Is it really needed? Let us begin this wild ride, of purification.
What is this existence in essence?
What is Gurufield?
Introduction to the path of knowledge program and the wiki: oormi.in/pok.
What do the entities in the Gurufield do?
How to approach the Gurufield?
How do people resist knowledge?
What can Gurufield give me?
Why do I run after desires?
What are the consequences of desire fulfilment?
What is a Guruperson?
What is the most important day in your life, and who is the most important person for you?
How can I stop negative thoughts from affecting me?