Most of us have observed fasting at some point in our lives. Most people fast for health benefits or for religious purposes. But, it has spiritual benefits
We may speak of love and humility as the true flowers of spiritual growth; and they give off a wonderful scent, which benefits all those who come near. —Teresa of Avila 157 Thought breeds thought; children familiar with great thoughts take as naturally to thinking for themselves as the well...
understood as abstinence as well as leading a happy and satisfying life (AA,2001). In previous studies, participation in mutual-aid groups for addictions correlated not only with longer abstinence (Krentzman et al.,2013; Zemore,2007) and reduced symptoms of addiction (Galanter et al.,2013; ...
in perfect sympathy with each other The humble With an open mind Do not boast of oneself not to show off Cizunjubei members free from arrogance and impetuosity Gongcheng thin cicada wing quit arrogance. Consultation makes knowledgeable courteous Pride hurts, modesty benefits more humility alone at...
s all good – that is why there are different paths out there, to match seekers of different temperaments, stages of development, values, and goals. For me, personally, the pull was always truth, transcendence, enlightenment; though I can see I got benefits in all the other areas as well...
One notable feature of this book is Father Wang Shukai’s use of many ordinary examples from contemporary Chinese life to discuss the dangers of seven deadly sins and the benefits of the seven holy virtues from both positive and negative perspectives. This summary of his pastoral experience ...
Siddhārtha Gautamahimself underwent the experiences of bodily self-mortification in order to obtain spiritual benefits; but since his expectations were not fulfilled, he abandoned them. But his basic tenet, which held that suffering lies in causal relation with desires, promoted asceticism inBuddhism....
Siddhārtha Gautamahimself underwent the experiences of bodily self-mortification in order to obtain spiritual benefits; but since his expectations were not fulfilled, he abandoned them. But his basic tenet, which held that suffering lies in causal relation with desires, promoted asceticism inBuddhism....
Under the influences of such ascetic views and practices in India, Siddhārtha Gautama himself underwent the experiences of bodily self-mortification in order to obtain spiritual benefits; but since his expectations were not fulfilled, he abandoned them. But his basic tenet, which held that suffering...