Category Archives: Lessons

by Matthias Indra After many years of seeking the answer to the end of suffering but remaining unfulfilled Siddhartha sat in meditation beneath a Bodhi tree with the intent of remaining there until he found his answer. In much the … Continue reading →

by Michael Maciel Meditation is, on one end, sitting quietly without moving, and, on the other end, being in a state of oneness with God. Your experience of it will lie somewhere on that spectrum. One thing is for sure, … Continue reading →

If you are a priest or are interested in becoming one, or, if you have read “World Priest” and would like to learn more about Priestcraft, I invite you to participate in “Priest Class,” a Facebook group where we delve … Continue reading →

by Michael Maciel Enlightenment must not be “me-centered.” It cannot be a commodity, as though it were the next thing to get in a long line of getting. The world will not remember you for what you know, but for … Continue reading →

by Michael Maciel There are many reasons to meditate, and each reason has its own method. One reason for meditating is quieting the mind, and its method is to focus on your breathing. Another reason is to obtain knowledge, and … Continue reading →

by Michael Maciel Sometimes, we get out of balance in order to achieve a greater balance. And sometimes we sacrifice balance by reaching past our limits to achieve a larger goal. If balance is being centered, then imbalance is a … Continue reading →

by Michael Maciel You’ve heard the complaint before – “If God is all-powerful, then why did he allow this terrible thing to happen?” It’s a reasonable question, especially since the Bible is full of stories of God rushing in to … Continue reading →

by Michael Maciel I was halfway expecting the Ten Commandments to have a rousing finale or at least have an ascending order of punch, like David Letterman’s Top Ten List, saving the best for last. But no. The Decalogue reads … Continue reading →

by Michael Maciel I was halfway expecting the Ten Commandments to have a rousing finale or at least have an ascending order of punch, like David Letterman’s Top Ten List, saving the best for last. But no. The Decalogue reads … Continue reading →