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A.H. Almaas, Diamond Approach, Ridhwan School - Almaas. Zen Master Seung Sahn. Zen Buddhism WWW Virtual Library. Created: 5 Sep 1994.

Zen Buddhism WWW Virtual Library

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Shaykh Sidi Hamza al Qadiri al Boutchichi - Sufism - Tasawwuf. Nisargadatta Maharaj. Nisargadatta Maharaj - Message, Quotes and 'I am That' Nisargadatta Maharaj. Nisargadatta Maharaj /ˌnɪsərɡəˈdɑːtə ˌmæhəˈrɑːdʒ/ (April 17, 1897 – September 8, 1981), born Maruti Shivrampant Kambli, was an Indian spiritual teacher and philosopher of Advaita (Nondualism), and a Guru, belonging to the Inchgiri branch of the Navnath Sampradaya.

Nisargadatta Maharaj

In 1973, the publication of his most famous and widely translated book, I Am That, an English translation of his talks in Marathi by Maurice Frydman, brought him worldwide recognition and followers.[1] Biography[edit] Early life[edit] In 1915, after his father died, he moved to Bombay to support his family back home, following his elder brother. Initially he worked as a junior clerk at an office but quickly he opened a small goods store, mainly selling beedis – leaf-rolled cigarettes, and soon owned a string of eight retail shops.[6] In 1924 he married Sumatibai and they had three daughters and a son.

Awakening[edit] My Guru ordered me to attend to the sense 'I am' and to give attention to nothing else. Later years[edit] Books[edit] :zenhabits. Zen Koans - AshidaKim.com. Mystical Poetry of Rumi! Jelaluddin Rumi, the 13th century mystic poet, was truly one of the most passionate and profound poets in history.

Mystical Poetry of Rumi!

Now, today his presence still remains strong, due in part to how his words seem to drip of the divine, and startle a profound rememberance that links all back to the Soul-Essence. Born in what is present day Afghanistan in 1207, he produced his master work the Masnawi which consists of over 60,000 poems before he died in 1273. The best way to fully say in words his impact, is that he has the ability to describe the Indescribable, Ineffable-- God. I have included two different translators of his work. Coleman Barks on the first two pages, Shahram Shiva on the third. There is a community of the spirit. Join it, and feel the delight of walking in the noisy street and being the noise.

Drink all your passion, and be a disgrace. Close both eyes to see with the other eye. From Essential Rumi by Coleman Barks This We Have Now This we have now is not imagination. This is not grief or joy. of God.