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What role does spirituality play in your life?

Posted on Nov 6th, 2009 by rudyan : quasar rudyan

It is my life. It underlies my life, under-lives it, connects all the threads, guides my day-to-day, moment-to-moment; there is not one aspect of my life that is uninvolved with, or unaffected by, spirit. It... More »

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What does enlightenment mean to you?

Posted on Jul 14th, 2009 by rudyan : quasar rudyan

An instance of becoming aware or of remembering that one is surrounded by light, has always been surrounded by light, and in fact, is (composed of) light. An act of realizing or of reminding ourselves,... More »

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If you were enlightened, how would your life be different?

Posted on May 5th, 2009 by rudyan : quasar rudyan

Enlightened? Who/what is unenlightened? And what exactly is supposed to be the difference between the two? Is it quantitative? Would measurements show an actual variation in amount of light? Or would they show an invariant... More »

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What religious figure would you like to have met?

Posted on Feb 7th, 2009 by rudyan : quasar rudyan

I wouldn’t mind walking with this dude for a bit. In general, though, it’s not so much one particular religious figure I’d like to meet (or have met) as a oneness of them. I would... More »

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What is prayer?

Posted on Dec 15th, 2008 by rudyan : quasar rudyan

Not much I can add to that, except perhaps: Amen. But if you're looking for a more traditional sort of prayer, here’s one I like a lot, words and music:

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What were you taught about religion?

Posted on Feb 4th, 2008 by rudyan : quasar rudyan

That it's something you put on, like you would don your finest 'glad rags' when you're expecting company or getting ready to go to church. That the tongue says one thing, and the actions say... More »

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If a child asked you about God, how would you answer?

Posted on Sep 16th, 2007 by rudyan : quasar rudyan

I'd say: That's a really good question, sweetheart, and there are lots and lots of different answers -- practically everybody you ask will have a different answer. But I'll tell you what I think. I... More »

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If you had to become a monk or nun, what religion would you choos

Posted on Sep 13th, 2007 by rudyan : quasar rudyan

I would choose the way of my soul, opening     There is no such thing as a single path, a "the way" that is equally true for everybody; there are as many ways as there are souls.... More »

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What, for you, is the purpose of spirituality or religion?

Posted on Aug 18th, 2007 by rudyan : quasar rudyan

For me, there is no useful purpose to religion. We are spirit, we are a piece of god. Instead of reminding us of that, religions tend to encourage us to look outside ourselves for the answer... More »

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