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Effortless Action: Doing from Being

There is a Chinese term called wu wei, which can be translated as “spontaneity” or “effortless action.” Wu wei does not mean passively waiting around, but actively recognizing that spontaneous... read more

3/21/2017 4:29:47 PM by Loch Kelly

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Lost in Lent

Of course God is present to all things, but She cannot be confined to any one of the elements. read more

3/18/2017 5:24:43 PM by Jason M. Brown

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Methods for Recognizing our True Nature

The two most common methods for directly recognizing our true nature are the looking method and the resting method. The Christian mystical tradition calls these two approaches Via Positiva (the... read more

3/10/2017 11:40:44 PM by Loch Kelly

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The Tower of Silence

I recently did an interview with three Zoroastrians who live here in Vancouver. As I was preparing for the interview, I learned the fascinating history of the death rituals practiced by ancient and... read more

3/4/2017 3:06:28 PM by Jason M. Brown

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Homily: Living Symbols

For how can we truly believe in the return of the Beloved Son, if we have never been up early enough to see the return of the start we call sun? read more

2/27/2017 3:04:37 AM by Jason M. Brown

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The Living Truth Within You

My book, Shift Into Freedom, is a user’s manual for your awakening that can be adapted to yourindividual learning style. I give you the map, show you the direction to travel, and offer descriptions... read more

2/17/2017 6:06:10 AM by Loch Kelly

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Two Takes on the Decline of Religion

In the end, I agree with both Tippet and Dreher, the future of religion is bright, but we can’t all hold the same candle. read more

2/11/2017 4:43:52 PM by Jason M. Brown

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Effortless Heart Mindfulness on the Subway

On a crisp autumn day in New York City, I headed downtown for a meeting. Arriving at the entrance of my neighborhood subway station on 116th Street and Broadway, I heard the train pull in below. I... read more

2/2/2017 7:23:39 PM by Loch Kelly

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Sacred Groves

In the beginning, the tree of life emerged as a tiny seedling. read more

1/12/2017 6:37:10 PM by Jason M. Brown

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Unanswered Questions in Scorsese's 'Silence'

Is Jesus the icon of the Christ that we must look for in every culture? Or is Jesus Christ the one true image of God for all human beings everywhere? read more

1/9/2017 8:13:40 PM by Jason M. Brown

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Theodicy in 'The 100'

Vancouver has recently seen a very unusual arctic front that has not only dropped several inches of snow, but has plunged temperatures below freezing, turning streets and sidewalks into slick ice... read more

1/3/2017 6:30:59 PM by Jason M. Brown

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How to Find Peace in 4 Minutes - Animated Meditation

You may have done a meditation where you think positive thoughts or focus on your breath or a word to calm your mind. In this short animated meditation you will be invited to go to the next level,... read more

1/3/2017 5:33:51 PM by Loch Kelly

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Video from Matthieu Ricard: Wisdom for the New Year!

Here are some words of wisdom and compassion to contemplate from Matthieu Ricard as we move closer to this New Year: “Our control of the outer world is limited, temporary, and often illusory. Isn’t... read more

12/29/2016 8:42:28 PM by Loch Kelly

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