Ramtha's School of Enlightenment?
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J.Z. Knight is the channel medium for Ramtha.\n\nI have indeed had a personal experience with another entity who is channeled for the purpose of healing.\n\nHis name is Nino Fidencio.\n\nA google search should provide links.\n\nThere is a book available. A HEART THROWN OPEN written by a Harvard Anthrpologist.
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no budha makes any claim. that is the beauty of these men and women who are enlightened. they are not prophets, they do not have any prophecies. enlightenment is personal.\n\nif you do not understand, learn. do not believe what others say, whether it is holy book, your father, god, or prophets. verify it yourself. then satisfy yourself.
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I have studied spirituality and religions for many years, nearly 18 years now since I was in my late teens. I found Hinduism philosophies a great source of Truth, Knowledge, Wisdom and Love. So I ended up being so drawn to it applying its philosophies into my life. Now I seriously follow the teachings of Mata Amritanandamayi. I've been a devotee of hers for a year now.\n\nI am still learning a lot about Hinduism. I LOVE reading books about Indian sages (ALL of them!). Hey who is that in the picture you use for your avatar?
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http://www.bookfinder.com/dir/i/Raga_Visarada-Prathama_Varsha_Se_Ashtama_Varsha_Taka_Ka_Kriyatmaka_Korsa/818505763X/
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ok i'm going to take a wild guess that this refers to the words of the Buddha one time when he was staying in the Jeta Grove in the town of Sravasti.\n\nto take another leap i'd say his brother anada would be the actual author.\n\ni'll keep a watch on this page to see what develoes.  the problem is your translation does not fit normal sanskrit rules.  residing in the wisdom of ekottara?\n\ni believe the buddha spoke of ekottara at sravasti, shouldn't that mean it is in dharmmapada?\n\n>>Edit>> on the other hand after a day to think about it,  maybe it was Patanjali, the Yoga Sutras, which almost makes more sense.
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oh ! you didnt read from the website....?\n\nits buddhism....
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Please visit http://www.sahajayoga.org and you can get your self realization without going to any Guru.We become our own masters.\nYOU CAN BE YOUR OWN GURU.\nAny worthwhile view of the Divine realizes that God resides within each of us. He is there to be awakened as we become a part of the Greater Self.\n\nIt's free.\nYou can even get your self realization online or going to nearest meeting place.http://www.sahajayoga.org/worldwidecontacts/default.asp
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If you are interested in true self-realization and honest transformation I would suggest that you study the works of Paramahansa Yogananda. Yogananda was a Hindu sage that died in the 1950s after having taught extensively in the U.S. for decades. He taught metaphysics, and universal spiritual principles based on the teachings of Hinduism and also based on the teachings of Jesus. His books are written in an easy to understand language, you don't need a grand background in either metaphysics or theology to understand what he says. He was very down to earth, practical, and also right on the money. You can find info about him, his teachings, and the organization he founded (and it is still going strong) at the following URL. ~ Peace & Blessings ~
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Try:\nhttp://buddhism.kalachakranet.org/meditation_practice.html
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Buddha or the Bodhidharma (sanskrit) or daruma (Japanese) is the enlightened one.\n\nOne who has attained enlightenment, who has broken through the earthly plane and saw things as they really are.
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There is Wicca.  You can start there and decide which path you want to take.  For the written word I would look for Scott Cunningham and Raymond Buckland.  Both are wonderful for descriptions and simple to more involved rituals.  With Mr. Cunningham I would start with the book "Wicca for the Solitary Practitioner", as for Mr. Buckland I would suggest "The Complete Book Of Witchcraft".  Another really good author is Starhawk and the book entitled "The Spiral Dance".\n\nAnd you can go from there.  You are correct that there are MANY different religions under the umbrella of Pagan.  You will discover which is right for you, it will just seem right.   If you are looking for an on-line study course I would suggest Circle of Stars.  It is a yahoo group with a bunch of wonderful people for teachers and mentors.  I wish you luck on your path and the brightest of blessings.   :)\n\nSo I'm not the only Pagan around...glad to see you all.  :)
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There is no way one can know if someone else is "enlightened" or not unless one himself becomes enlightened too.\n\nI have had many instances when my guru has answered questions in my head without my having even asked him. At times I have asked him a question and his answer has seemed absurd at that time. However, in hindsight, when I have analysed his answer with a clearer mind I have seen that instead of answering my words he has answered the real question within me.\n\nIf you are really looking for spiritual growth (spiritual growth today has nothing to do with religion mind you! as most religions have just become businesses with nothing spiritual left in them) please read the book "Mystic's Musings" from amazon.com
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I found one called Fton-Sangha-Talk.  I'm not sure if that could be it or not.\n\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/Fton_Sangha_Talk/\n\nI also found this one by searching for "Shambhala" at groups.yahoo.com\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/fton_shambhala_announce/\n\nI apologize if this isn't it and I have just wasted your time.  That's as close as I could find.
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Yes i do. He was a thinker who taught that in order for you to achieve happiness and inlightment you had to unattach yourself from things and concentrate. You must follow the 4 noble truths and a 8 way path in order to achieve this inlightment. He started buddhism.
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Hey :)  \n\nTry checking out their website http://www.anandamarga.org/ - it should answer any questions you may have :)  \n\nGood luck!
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The Noble Eightfold Path: (Divided into three categories)\n>Wisdom\n1) Right Understanding - Looking at the world without attachment and desire, without ego.\n2) Right Thought - Keeping the mind on what is at hand and being resolved on renunciation, freedom from ill will, and on harmlessness.\n\n>Ethical Conduct\n3) Right Speech - Abstaining from lying, divisive, abusive and idle chatter.\n4) Right Action - Abstaining from taking life, stealing and improper sexual activities\n5) Right Livelihood - Doing what is right with ones life.\n\n>Concentration or Mental Development\n6) Right Effort - A persistent desire and an matching endeavor to participate in proper activates the are good and just. \n7) Right Mindfulness - Remaining focused on ones actions, speech, thoughts and lively hood. \n8) Right Concentration - by abandoning all selfishness and adopting a heart of compassion, keeping ones mind on what needs to be do including the helping of others.\n\nHowever, in the Great Forty Sutra (Mahacattarisaka Sutra) the Buddha explains that cultivation of the Eightfold Path leads to the development of two further stages once enlightenment has been reached. These also fall under the category of Wisdom. \n\n9) Right Knowledge (sammanana) \n10) Right Liberation or Right Release (sammavimutti)\n\nHowever, since these do not occur until after enlightenment, these are more along the lines of the destination, rather then the path and are thus not truly part of the Noble Eightfold Path. \n\nI hope this helps.
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You'd be better off asking this in the Religion/Spirituality category.\n\nSpecial Education refers to the education and parenting of children with special needs.\n\nThat being said, there is a tradition that says he was the teacher of Sadoc, the founder of the Sadduccees sect from over 2000 years ago.\n\nHis teachings in the Mishnah generally counsel caution in action, service and work with one's inner focus on the spiritual gain and community building rather than monetary/physical-personal rewards, etc.