In order to realise God or truth,is it necessary to remain aloof and away in forest/mountain and do meditation
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God is not only in forests and mountains---He is EVERYWHERE in His Creation\n\nFirst ask yourself---What does God expect me to do?\n\nHe has placed us in a certain background. We must not even try to escape it---it is God's wish---try to improve your circumstances to the best of your ability but dont escape. Eg. If you have an ununderstanding Husband/ Wife please dont divorce---give all your love without expectations\n\nLearn to GIVE---dont expect anything in return\n\nIn every action you do---in every thought that passes your mind---ask yourself ---What does God want me to do?---God will provide the answer within you\n\nYou will realise God by leading an innocent life and following the voice of your conscience\n\nGOD IS WITHIN YOU---SEEK HIM THERE !
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I am amused by your question.  I don't think this is always the case for all people. Some religions can enlighten people too and can bring about additional awareness of their everyday environment rather than produce ...THE FOG. lol\n\nPersonally, I'd rather get through the day with my eyes open. You don't always see everything you'd like to but it's better than not experiencing any of it!
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There is a difference between meditating ad talking to God our creator and Heanvenly  Father.\nHumans who meditate are really in their mind talking to themselves. If you do it long enough you can hypnotize into a trance.Well if you talk to you self , you better know what you are talking about.\nIf can be very dangerous if you spiral in your thoughts  without limits.
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Hindu/Buddhist Meditations are great gifts of the Universe to understand the Truth.  Truth which can not be understood from books or from Bishops.\n\nI am myself a serious meditator and have had mysterious visions and psychic powers with these meditations.\n\nTheTruth is not in Books...the Truth is what I have seen and experienced...rest all is prejudice, imagination and hope!!
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When you are absolutly sure in what your personal beliefs are , you can find happiness . \nReligion is a "tool" that some opt to use.\nOthers do not need it as they are able to find inner peace.
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Ramakrishna said there is one mountain and many paths.  The one mountain is ultimately advaita vedanta - nondualism, the dissolution of the universe into the Self.  Said a different way, it's like when you're in the "zone" and your body tingles as each cell feels wholly connected with the universe around you and you remember that you are truly NOT separate from everything around you, in fact, you are one and the same with all things.\n      But any path that will lead you to the Truth is a viable path, only arrogance or ignorance will lead one to believe that one path is "better" than another.  The path of bhakti, devotion or worship, is but one form of the path with many faces (many of the various gods of hinduism and many forms of Christianity fall within this path).  Their is also the path of wisdom, jhani which can lead one to the experience of advaita vedanta.  Ultimately, beyond beliefs, concepts, and words, there is the experience of being one with all things, the mystic connection.  The experience is key, not the words that people fight and kill over.  \n     So, if celebrating the Elephant god floats your boat and provides the experience of being one with all things, then celerate you should.  However, if worshipping Jesus the Christ works for you, then that's what's you should do.  It's a very personal thing and there is no "right" way to pursue enlightenment.  But, the more you judge others, the more you shall be judged.
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There are many Buddhist practices that are usable to people of all faiths. Many of the forms of meditation and much of the philosophical teachings are complimentary to the teaching you are familiar with. (I am a Buddhist, was born and raised Catholic and spent more then a few years deeply involved with a Baptist Church. I guess you could say I was  born again gone again) <Sorry, bad humor>\n\nAs far as the more religious venues of the faiths, from a Buddhist perspective it works because Buddhism is open to everyone. If you do not agree with something then you can ignore it. My path is not your path. If you choose to believe in one creator god, then that is your choice. You may still study the teachings of the Buddha and learn how to be more compassionate. If you choose to take refuge in the triple gem, you may do so regardless of your other religious affiliations. Thus, you could be a practicing Christian and a Buddhist as well. \n\nFrom a Christian perspective, taking refuge in the triple gem, (The Buddha, his teachings and his followers) would be considered blasphemous. Still, studding the lessons of the Buddha is not 'anti-Christian' other then to say that the teaching are from outside the bible and thus deemed unnecessary. Still, I don’t see the harm.  \n\nI hope this helps.
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Visit these place , meditate there and you will find the answer
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spirituality is within yourself. It makes you feel good and at peace.  It does not mean one believes in God or even a "higher being", it is personal. For me it is being in nature. When I am out in the woods, sitting on a high rock and looking down at the water, watching life, I am at peace.
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yes , there is , read from the BIBLE, or the Q'RAN or the teachings of BUDDA.. they will all guide you to a happier way.\n wherther you believe in GOD or not the teachings in those books are "the rules of living" and are as valid as the laws of physics..... i know there are doubters,,,, but they are wrong....
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Guided Meditation. \n\n.
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All these meditation process are useful only till the time you find then useful. Actually a meditation in any form is good. Just dont shell out any money coz there are many cheaters who charge money
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That is good, I feel the same way. Although I do meditate on a mountain, but I do it for myself and not everyone needs to do anything like it. I like the part about the bomb and school kids, I also believe in a "God" that forgiving. I believe that God is "love" and if you take the "love" out of God, God will become obsolete. So there is no way that "love" can hate enough even to "hurt" Hitler.
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For me, and this is just how it works for me, prayer is talking to God. Meditation is listening to God. There are lots of ways to do this. Which one works best for you depends on you, and where your heart is. But a good thing to try might be ... Find a peaceful, quiet place. Just relax. Still your mind, and ... Listen. ;-)
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If you follow Gods plan for your life, and trust Him, your life will be mostly peaceful, and you will be content.\n\nIf, on the other hand, you are like me, and decide to check out what is on the other side of the fence.....things aren't so nice, and getting back across that friggin fence ain't easy.
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To an extent. When death is imminent or appears imminent, even the staunchiest athiest among us may for a second wonder about his fate and what will become of him or her. That's where the God aspect comes in. I would think it would be kinda hard to, say, lie alone dying somewhere and not ponder anything in those last moments except your fading breathing and slowing heartbeat. I mean, if you don't believe in a higher power, what do you do when you lie there dying if there is no one around? Lie there and think, "gee, I wonder if I left the oven on?" Of course, I haven't been in that position so I nor anyone else typing here would know.
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Yes you can. Your belief is strong in fact, because you know you don' t need to be seen in church to feel more spiritual.\n\nChurch will only deaden your spirituality. And according to the work of Christ, you don't have to believe in Him either. He died for that act too. \n\nSo believe as you wish. It is your heart and your life. You cannot escape God. He is you. Religion will only teach you seperation.