spiritual insights on religion, social justice and comparative theology
This past year we lost a spiritual giant. The globally renowned poet, activist and Buddhist spiritual teacher Thich Nhat Hahn passed away in January at the age of 95. Hahn arrived on the scene and rose to world prominence during the Vietnam War which desecrated his sacred homeland. He inspired some of the greatest spiritual … Continue reading Zen on a Treadmill by William Klein
Well, I hit the road to travel to LA to see some friends and do some networking. Just outside of Denver there is a shrine to St. Mother Francis Xavier Cabrini in Golden, Colorado. Born July 15, 1850, she died December 22, 1917. Mother Cabrini was an immigrant from Italy who settled in New York … Continue reading Cabrini Shrine in Golden, Colorado by William Klein
There are things that stand in our way in terms of developing a rich spiritual life and spiritual realization, and one of them is what scientists call “the lizard brain.” The Encyclopedia of the Brain defines the function of “the Lizard Brain” as the following. “As a whole, the limbic cortex serves as an association area for … Continue reading Transforming the Lizard Brain by William Klein
David R. Hawkins, M.D., PhD. wrote a book titled, “Power vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior.” This book details the power of consciousness to transform a life. Hawkins’ work in kinesiology helped him in his psychological work as well as his medical work. He wondered if there was a way to quantify conscious understanding … Continue reading Power vs. Force by William Klein
Why are so many people abandoning religion? On one hand, religion is not serving their purposes and needs. They see judgment and doctrines that have undermined Christian values that are hypocritical in presentation. They see a lack of kindness on the part of clergy or harsh judgments from congregants and say who wants to belong … Continue reading Advantages of a Meta-Narrative
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