Spirituality and the human
There are many forms of media in this day and age which present abuse to us. Vitriol, invective, revilement, these things are witnessed on radio, television, social media and even the smartphone. Face to face abuse is not uncommon when people have hatred and jealousy. Here is an episode from the life of the Buddha, as told by Sai Baba, about jealousy, hatred and abuse.
Some people are blessed to know – or instinctively / intuitively feel that the spiritual energy meridian in their body is the primary meridian. AND, if such people don’t pay attention in one way or another to “spiritual dimension” in their lives, the rest of their day is out of whack. Kinesiologists bump into this kind of thing – from time to time. So, how do you help people who have to pay attention to the spiritual dimension in their lives – in order to live with peace and satisfaction? We suggest that spiritual direction may be of assistance.
It is hard to imagine a life more intertwined with the rise of mainstream awareness of Buddhism in the United States than Tworkov’s (Zen in America). Her social connections, personal religious explorations, and work as the founding editor of Tricycle magazine have kept her close to the practice of Buddhism in the US since the Vietnam War era. As a piece of American history, her book dazzles, featuring encounters with New York artists, Zen senseis, Tibetan lamas, and literary celebrities.
