The mitevma Temely, which describes the origin and structure of the Universe, begins with the logion: “There was a time when there was no Universe; then there was a great living being, which should be called the Creator” (Temely I, 1). This immediately raises a question: why is the Creator (i.e., the one who creates) at the same time a… Continue reading "Unusual Creator"
The concept of “non-being” is generally perceived by human consciousness as parallel to the concept of “Being,” as its opposite, its antipode — nonexistence as the reverse side of existence. This aligns well with the dialectical principle that states that the foundation of everything lies in the unity and struggle of opposites. In other words, through their confrontation and, at… Continue reading "On the Question of the Nonexistent"
Among the questions that modern science seeks to resolve is this one: Is our Universe a closed system or not? Simply put, does it have boundaries, or is it infinite? At first glance, this question might not seem particularly relevant. Whatever the answer, it is unlikely to influence the fate of humanity. However, there are reasons to seek an answer.… Continue reading "The Boundless Ocean of Being"
Asceticism is an important element of many spiritual traditions. It is considered important because, according to the adherents of these traditions, it serves as an indicator of one’s spiritual progress. It can take various forms, but ultimately, it always comes down to the same thing. Asceticism is typically understood as the ability to renounce worldly pleasures — those things that… Continue reading "Asceticism: An Unnecessary Extremity"
In many mythologies, there are stories of ancient times — pre-flood times, or the times of the Golden Age, or times when gods lived among humans, or times of ancient kings and heroes. Science has traditionally been skeptical about these accounts. However, in recent times, scientific facts are slowly starting to erode the dam of skepticism. Data from the intersection… Continue reading "Unknown History"
Is it possible to reconcile science and religion? Hardly. Science is rational — it seeks explanations for life’s phenomena, investigates their causes, and studies the regularities and interdependencies of what happens. Religion, on the other hand, is irrational — it presupposes faith in the arbitrary influence of supernatural forces and, therefore, does not consider all life’s phenomena explainable or their… Continue reading "Principled Non-Opposition, or the Third Option"
Alongside the idea that the end of the world is near, another notion — perhaps somewhat less widespread but still popular — is that a New Era is approaching. Sometimes these ideas are intertwined, with the latter seen as a direct continuation of the former. This is characteristic of religions and mythologies that contain an eschatological element, predicting an ultimate… Continue reading "Is the New Era coming?"
For over 20 years of the existence of the Teaching, the thought “Could it have been predicted?” has occurred to more than one or two people. It visited me too. Indeed, if the Teaching is so important for humanity and if its appearance was predetermined by the course of events in our world, it is quite possible that someone predicted… Continue reading "Only One Quatrain"
According to the Teaching, humanity has existed far longer than modern science acknowledges. More precisely, civilisation itself has a much older history. The origins of humanity as a species have been pushed back, thanks to recent scientific discoveries, to over a million years ago or even further. Yet, civilisation is only granted the last 5–7 thousand years, with the preceding… Continue reading "From the Depths of Millennia"
Turgenev’s Bazarov said: “Nature is not a temple, but a workshop, and man is its worker.” This statement by a fictional character sparked more debate than the words of many real celebrities. Materialists made it one of their slogans, despite the fact that Nature, in reality, created them, just as a Creator creates his creations. Meanwhile, many religiously inclined people… Continue reading "Temple and Workshop"
