When he fell terminally ill, Kabir decided to shift from Benares to Maghiyar, against the wishes of his followers. It was believed in those days (and even now) that if one dies in Benares, one goes straight to heaven, whereas death in Maghiyar leads straight to hell! Kabir’s disdain for religious hypocrisy and religious beliefs…
GODDESS KALI STANDS UNIQUE IN HINDU THOUGHT
The study of Goddess Kali, with her unique personality, is what separates Hinduism from the rest of the world’s religions. It is in this context that the figure of Kali reveals an aspect of Hindu thought and philosophy that defies rationality, spirituality, myth and meaning. It is her uncommon look, temperament and actions that add…
Why Ambedkar Converted to Buddhism
Despite his towering intellect and global education, the social order denied him dignity. For him, the problem was not merely social; it was structural, sanctified, and sustained by religious interpretation.
Meditation can be harmful – and can even make mental health problems worse Miguel Farias, Coventry University Since mindfulness is something you can practise at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and mental health issues. Mindfulness is a type of Buddhist-based meditation in which you focus on being aware of…
THE AUTHENTICITY OF SELF REVEALS WHO WE REALLY ARE
This is one of those pieces of mine that reads quietly but stays loudly in the mind. 18th-century Sufi poet and philosopher Baba Bulleh Shah placed self-knowledge far above scholarly accumulation. He warned that one could drown in books, and still remain a stranger to oneself: Parh parh alam te faazil hoyaTe kaday apnay aap…
REASON AND RELIGION
My reading today involves Maimonides, a 12th-century Jewish theologian, philosopher, rabbi, and physician. Maimonides’ full name was Rabbi Moses Ben Maimon These are some excerpts and my understanding of Maimonides’ philosophy: 1. Faith must be based on reason, and reason should have some base in faith.] 2. Reason is the only way to make sense…
Progressive Hindu Dialogue 