Education/Philosophy
Spiritual evolution may be regarded as a process of progressive awakening of the realms of consciousness, of a fusing and coordinating of the higher and lower, the spiritual and material. It is for this purpose that the Soul avails itself of a human form, which serves as a vehicle by means of which the consciousness is step by step raised to its ultimate objective.
"You and I have intrinsically the capacity to be happy, to be creative. To be open to the source of all happiness is the highest religion." - J. Krishnamurti
Alphabetical listing of tools: Key words, phrases, resources for Education/Philosophy
Alder, Vera Stanley: “The Initiation of the World” 1939 (London, Rider), “Humanity Comes of Age” 1950 (London, Rider)
Bailey, Alice A.: Ageless Wisdom Teachings, Mid-1900's www.lucistrust.org Good books to start, “Initiation, Human and Solar”, 1922, “The Reappearance of the Christ”, 1948, “Ponder on This”, 1971 (a compilation of writings)
Besant, Annie: “Esoteric Christianity”, 1989 (Theosophical Publishing House, 1989)
Blavatsky, Helena: Ageless Wisdom Teachings, Tibet, Theosophy, late 1800's
www.blavatsky.net | www.theteachings.org
Bridges: Book (ISBN 3-929345-11-0), one of the best introductions to the Ageless Wisdom teachings, spanning all religions, faith traditions and philosophical practices. Compilation Author: Aart Jurriaanse
Consumer Choices: Making decisions that benefit you, others and the planet, www.simpleliving.net, resources, books, on-line study, discussion forums, debt elimination, DIY
www.ceegr.org/links/sustainable.shtml#National, sustainable living resources portal
Crème, Benjamin: Presents the unfolding and hopeful story of the emergence of the Master's of Wisdom and the World Teacher, Maitreya
www.share-international.org
Dalai Lama: Love and wisdom teachings of the Buddha. The Middle Way, Tibet in exile, cooperation with China
www.dalailama.com | www.tibet.com
Economics in Service to Humanity and the Earth:
- Local Economic Trading Systems at www.ecobusinesslinks.com
- Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE): www.localeconomies.org (ex. of BALLE project... www.greenmap.org)
- Giving and getting stuff for free in your area, groups across the globe: www.freecycle.org
- Barter/trading projects and organizations around the world: www.barter.net | www.barterbart.com , (barter: the direct exchange of goods or services without an intervening medium of exchange or money)
- Buy, Sell, Trade locally in cities all over the earth, group enforces quality: www.craigslist.org
Ekhardt Tolle: Recognized as one of the most original spiritual teachers of our time, he has helped thousands to find healing and peace and greater fulfillment
www.eckharttolle.com
Hall, Manly P: “Secret Teachings of all Ages” 1994 (Los Angeles: Philosophical Research Society)
Hopi Elders Prophecies: "May peace and love prevail. Long live the revolution of the One Heart", a sampling of the vast amounts of information available on these hopeful prophecies of change, growth and greater maturity including books and links on native wisdom... www.tribalmessenger.org
Integral Institute: Integrated, holistic and balanced approach to all aspects of human endeavor, creating a comprehensive map of human capacities
www.integralinstitute.org
Krishnamurti: Self realization through right education, a holistic approach for cultivating intelligence to create a sane world. Great books include “The First and Last Freedom”, 1975, and “Education and the Significance of Life”, 1982
www.kfionline.org | www.jkrishnamurti.org | www.kfa.org
Leadbeater, C.W: “The Masters and the Path”, 1973, “Man, Visible and Invisible”, 1971, “The Inner Life”, 1978 (all from the Theosophical Publishing House, Wheaton, IL)
Mayan Calendar: The decoding of the ancient calendars and their messages of hope for the people of today, www.mayaportal.lucita.net Links about the Mayan culture, including the Maya World Studies Center, Yucatan, Mexico www.michielb.nl/maya/links.html What more may we learn from the Maya in the past and into the future? See Nova, finding all of ancient Maya via satellite www.pbs.org
Pax Cultura: Peace through Culture, symbol and pact developed by Nicholas Roerich, recognized by the Pan-American Union and signed at the White House in the presence of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1935 www.roerich.org
Permaculture: International movement to build permanent cultural systems with a goal to harmoniously integrate landscapes and people; providing food, water, energy, shelter, and other material and non-material needs in a sustainable way. Some resources…
- Permaculture International: www.permacultureinternational.org
- Permaculture Institute: www.permaculture.org
- Permaculture Activist (publication): www.permacultureactivist.net
- Bioregional movement/local is beautiful info at:www.planetdrum.org and
www.bioregional-congress.org - Sustainable building practices: www.greenbuilder.com
- Local is the new organic, slow food movement: www.slowfood.com
Roerich, Helena: Inspiration and teaching for leadership and innovation to usher in the New Era of cooperation, sharing and prosperity
www.agniyoga.org
Sinnett, A.P: “The Mahatma Letters”, 1992 (Pasadena, CA: Theosophical University Press), “Esoteric Buddhism”, 1987 (San Diego, CA: Wizards Bookshelf)
Thich Nhat Han: Mindfulness trainings, release from suffering
www.plumvillage.org
Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Proclaimed and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 217 A (III), December 10, 1948, see full text: www.un.org/Overview/rights.html
The Universe Story: “The Great Story” of the birth of the Universe and the role of humanity in this epic cosmological tale of choice and co-creation of the Ecozoic Era, Brian Swimme and Thomas Berry, 1992, Harper Collins, ISBN 0-06-250835-0. See on-line education program and great links at www.threeeyesofuniverse.org
Vandana Shiva: Physicist, Ecologist, founder "Navdanya", a movement for biodiversity conservation and farmers' rights
www.navdanya.org | www.zmag.org
Yogananda: “Autobiography of a Yogi”, by Paramhansa Yogananda, 1946. Considered one of the best spiritual books of all time. Reprinted by Crystal Clarity Publishers, 1995, 1-800-424-1055, (ISBN 1-56589-108-2-paperback)
"Thoughts rule the world" - Plato
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