Saying For Today: One who does not actually know, in his own life, the nature of this breakthrough and this awakening to a new level of reality cannot help being misled by most of the things that are said about it. ... Thomas Merton, in New Seeds of Contemplation.
Welcome to OneLife Ministries, an online, interspiritual-integral ministry of Arem Nahariim-Samadhi and Love Light Fellowship. This site is here to lead you into a heart experience of Divine Presence, Who is Love. We recognize that of the Sacred in each one and celebrate the diversity of expressions of our Oneness in Grace. We are for peace and nonviolence, and equal rights and justice for all. I hope persons of varied wisdom paths will find inspiration here. Welcome!
Arem lives and trains in the tradition of the CosmicChrist and Universal LOVE-Mysticism... Love IS Arem's Religion
Vowed Contemplative, Greenbough House of Prayer Interspiritual Teacher, Author, Chaplain, Spiritual Counselor-Healer
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Life outside Union with Grace is suffering. Suffering is impermanent. All states of feeling in mind and body are impermanent, even feelings of happiness and love. The way out of Suffering is Union with the True Self, Buddah Nature, Atman, Christ-Within, ... Then, one can engage the world fully and feel it and one's own pain, and remain in Grace, with peace within. This is the path of Wisdom, the way of Peace.
*Arem Nahariim-Samadhi
Om Mani Padme Hum
Mantra of Compassion in Mahayana Buddhism. Expressing compassion for all sentient beings in their suffering and wish for Joy. Roughly translated in English: "Om [Primal sound of Creation] the Jewell inside the Lotus."
And think not you can guide the course of love. For love, if it finds you worthy, shall guide your course.
*Kahlil Gibran
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The only way to get rid of misconceptions about contemplation [Experiential-Union with the Divine] is to experience it. One who does not actually know, in his own life, the nature of this breakthrough and this awakening to a new level of reality cannot help being misled by most of the things that are said about it. For contemplation cannot be taught. It cannot even be clearly explained. It can only be hinted at, suggested, pointed to, symbolized. The more objectively and scientifically one tries to analyze it, the more he empties it of its real content, for this experience is beyond the reach of verbalization and of rationalization.
*Thomas Merton. New Seeds of Contemplation.
*Kuan Yin, Buddhist Goddess of Compassion
A Zen Buddhist and a Christian were arguing about the existence of God. The Zen Buddhist argued, essentially, “God does not exists.” Essentially, the Christian argued, “God does exists.” After they had marshaled all their arguments to prove their case, each had failed to convince the other.
Both were aware of an esteemed Spiritual Teacher who lived in a nearby forest and was known as a very wise, holy man. Though this man lived alone and seemed content being a recluse, he had won a reputation over many years and often persons would go to him to receive spiritual guidance, have questions answered, or to settle disputes on points of religion or spirituality. So, the Christian and Zen Buddhist agreed to present their cases to the holy Sage.
When they entered the little, one room hut, the Christian spoke, “Sir, I believe that God exists, but this friend of mine argues the opposite.” The Zen Buddhist said, “So, we thought we would ask your opinion on this important matter. Which one of us do you believe is right?” “Neither,” the Sage replied. “Neither!,” gasped the Christian. “We can’t both be wrong! Why do you say neither of us is right?” The Sage spoke, “Friends, both of you are wrong, for you both are arguing about an object. One says that God exists, which makes God an object whom you can believe in. God not being an object, he cannot be right. Then, the other says that God does not exists. He, too, is wrong, for he likewise treats this that he does not believe in as an object.” “Then,” asked the Zen Buddhist, “do you believe God exists, or not?” The Sage, smiling, said, “Sirs, I neither believe that God does or does not exists, for whatever God is or is not would be the subject of my belief and not the object. Therefore, though I rarely share this, for most men and women would not even begin to understand, believing in God or not believing in God is no longer possible for me. There is no longer a need for me to have an object to believe in, for I see there is no such object to trust in or not trust in.”
Both the Zen Buddhist and Christian left befuddled, still not grasping the teachings of their own respective Paths. Oh, yes, by the way, they never settled their argument, either.
*Story by Arem Nahariim-Samadhi
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The Essence of LOVE-Mysticism is to look "within," to find there the Light of G-D That is in Everyone...
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The Sacred in Me bows to the Sacred in You
*Arem Nahariim-Samadhi and Love Light Fellowship (5.21.11). Arem is available to respond to requests pertaining to seeking a Spiritual Director, his speaking, doing classes, workshops, or retreats for groups. For questions pertaining to these ministries, or other matters you wish to write Arem about, see Arem on Facebook at Arem Nahariim-Samadhi.
