What do spiritual teachings give to a person? A strange question, isn’t it? After all, the answer is obvious. They give them the opportunity to become better, more perfect. Fine. Then let’s rephrase the question: why does a person need what spiritual teachings can offer? Why do they need to become better, more perfect? This question already sounds quite ridiculous.… Continue reading "Not for Oneself, but for the World"
When it comes to the moral and ethical aspect of the Teaching, I traditionally state the following fact: it is unoriginal. Despite the Teaching’s uniqueness and the originality of its worldview, this aspect almost completely coincides with universal human morality. But can we even speak of such a phenomenon as universal human morality? Does it exist? Yes, it does. And… Continue reading "From the Very Source"
One of the key concepts in the Teaching is unity. It is the cornerstone on which almost everything else is based, as the world in its entirety is inconceivable without this concept. The idea of unity, in one form or another, is familiar to every person, regardless of their level of knowledge and awareness. Even children understand that humans are… Continue reading "Unity as a Way of Thinking"
The caryatids stand — so proud and fair they seem, With storms above them raging, with snowflakes in their gleam. As once, back in my childhood, I envied all their might, Their silent, solemn power, their ever steadfast height. Their torsos — carved perfection, one simply must admire, Their muscles — firm and mighty, like stone they never tire. And… Continue reading "Atlanteans and Caryatids of the Universe"
In every religion — as well as, typically, in semi-religious and occult teachings — there are what are called “spiritual practices”. They are an important part of the spiritual path and can be very diverse: prayers, meditations, energy work, fasting, various forms of ascetic self-restraint, different psychological techniques, and so on. All these are intended to aid a person’s spiritual… Continue reading "Best Practice"
There are many definitions of what is good and what is evil. It is not surprising: people have always been answering this question. There is only one question that could be more popular: “What is the meaning of life?”. Unfortunately, none of the answers was convincing enough to be accepted by the majority. However, if we talk about morality, we… Continue reading "At the origins of the good and the evil"
Can significant spiritual progress be achieved in a short period of time? Many are convinced it is possible. One of the problems of modern society is that it is conditioned to satisfy its needs with substitutes, because it’s easier and quicker that way. People are becoming more and more impatient and superficial. When someone is hungry, they go to a… Continue reading "Life-long Path"
My favourite quote from the pandect, which I have adopted as my personal motto, is this one: “Tomorrow’s day will see the one who walks into the night” (The Five Pearls I, 10). Why this one? Because it formulates one of the most important principles, both for human life in general and for following the Teaching. It can be rephrased… Continue reading "The One Who Walks Into the Night"
If you ask me: “Which Doctrine fortells the end of the world?”, I will answer: “None of them. There is no eschatology. The world will not end — unless, of course, people themselves bring it to the end”. Indeed, no mystical “end of the world” associated with the punishment by mighty powers or supernatural last battle between the forces of… Continue reading "Don’t destroy the Creator"
