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The Compassionate Emperor: The Edicts of Ashoka (vegetarian), Part 2 of 2

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The Compassionate Emperor: The Edicts of Ashoka (vegetarian), Part 2 of 2

We will now introduce edicts 8 to 14 in which Ashoka promotes a kingdom built on moral virtues, peace and well-being for all. Edict 12 “Beloved-of-the-Gods, King Piyadasi, honors both ascetics and the householders of all religions, and he honors them with gifts and honors of various kinds. But Beloved-of-the-Gods, King Piyadasi, does not value gifts and honors as much as he values this - th
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The Compassionate Emperor: The Edicts of Ashoka (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

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The Compassionate Emperor: The Edicts of Ashoka (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

Ashoka, originally named Asoka, took the title Devanampiya Piyadasi, meaning “Beloved-of-the-Gods, He Who Looks On With Affection.” His edicts mostly focus on the reforms He introduced and the moral principles He believed would create a just and humane society. After a brutal war where many people died, including some of His own family members, Ashoka was deeply affected. In 262 BCE, His army conq
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Selections from Zoroastrianism’s Vendidad: Fargard 20 - 21, Part 2 of 2

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Selections from Zoroastrianism’s Vendidad: Fargard 20 - 21, Part 2 of 2

Vendidad Fargard 21 Waters and Light. Section 3A “As the sea Vouru-kasha is the gathering place of waters, rise up, go up the aerial way, and go down on the earth; go down on the earth and go up the aerial way. Rise up and roll along! Thou in whose rising and growing Ahura Mazda made the aerial way. Up! Rise up and roll along! Thou swift-horsed Sun, above Hara Berezaiti, and produce
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Selections from Zoroastrianism’s Vendidad: Fargard 20 - 21, Part 1 of 2

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Selections from Zoroastrianism’s Vendidad: Fargard 20 - 21, Part 1 of 2

Today, it is an honor to present selections from Fargard 20 and 21 of the Vendidad. Vendidad Fargard 20 Thrita, the First Healer “Zarathustra asked Ahura Mazda: ‘Ahura Mazda, most beneficent Spirit, Maker of the material world, Thou Holy One! Who was he who first of the healthful, the wise, the happy, the wealthy, the glorious, the strong men of yore, drove back sickness to sickness,
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Selections from the Sacred Confucian Analects – Books 6 and 7, Part 2 of 2

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Selections from the Sacred Confucian Analects – Books 6 and 7, Part 2 of 2

BOOK 7 SHU R.CHAPTER 3 “The Master said, ‘The leaving virtue without proper cultivation; the not thoroughly discussing what is learned; not being able to move towards righteousness of which a knowledge is gained; and not being able to change what is not good: these are the things which occasion me solicitude.’” CHAPTER 6 “The Master said, ‘Let the will be set on the pat
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Selections from the Sacred Confucian Analects – Books 6 and 7, Part 1 of 2

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Selections from the Sacred Confucian Analects – Books 6 and 7, Part 1 of 2

CHAPTER 18 “The Master said, ‘They who know the truth are not equal to those who love it, and they who love it are not equal to those who delight in it.’” CHAPTER 20 “Fan Ch’ih asked what constituted wisdom. The Master said, ‘To give one’s self earnestly to the duties due to men, and, while respecting spiritual beings, to keep aloof from them, may be called wisdom.’ He asked a
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Cycles of Destiny: The Hidden Forces of Karma: From Theosophy’s Sacred Teachings in “The Secret Doctrine,” Part 2 of 2

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Cycles of Destiny: The Hidden Forces of Karma: From Theosophy’s Sacred Teachings in “The Secret Doctrine,” Part 2 of 2

“[…] Karma-Nemesis is no more than the spiritual dynamical effect of causes produced, and forces awakened into activity, by our own actions. It is a law of Occult dynamics that “a given amount of energy expended on the spiritual or astral plane is productive of far greater results than the same amount expended on the physical objective plane of existence.This condition of things will last t
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Cycles of Destiny: The Hidden Forces of Karma: From Theosophy’s Sacred Teachings in “The Secret Doctrine,” Part 1 of 2

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Cycles of Destiny: The Hidden Forces of Karma: From Theosophy’s Sacred Teachings in “The Secret Doctrine,” Part 1 of 2

Let us continue with Section 15: Cyclic Evolution and Karma from the book “The Secret Doctrine,” in which Madame Helena Petrovna Blavatsky (vegetarian) explains how cycles, karma, cosmic harmony, and ancient wisdom interrelate to shape human experience and destiny. “[…] The revolution of the physical world, according to the ancient doctrine, is attended by a like revolution in the world of
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The Path of Renunciation: King Nami's Journey and the Fleeting Nature of Life: From the Sacred Jain Scripture - Uttaradhyayana, Part 2 of 2

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The Path of Renunciation: King Nami's Journey and the Fleeting Nature of Life: From the Sacred Jain Scripture - Uttaradhyayana, Part 2 of 2

The human existence is a rare opportunity, and to waste it on fleeting pleasures or attachments is to squander the chance for spiritual growth. We now present selections from the sacred Jain scripture Uttaradhyayana, from the book “Sacred Books of the East Volume 45:” Jaina Sutras, Part 2, translated by Hermann Jacobi. TENTH LECTURE THE LEAF OF THE TREE. “As the fallow leaf of the tr
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The Path of Renunciation: King Nami's Journey and the Fleeting Nature of Life: From the Sacred Jain Scripture - Uttaradhyayana, Part 1 of 2

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The Path of Renunciation: King Nami's Journey and the Fleeting Nature of Life: From the Sacred Jain Scripture - Uttaradhyayana, Part 1 of 2

The path to enlightenment requires renouncing external distractions and focusing on conquering one's inner desires, such as pride, anger, and greed. We now present selections from the sacred Jain scripture Uttaradhyayana, from the book “Sacred Books of the East Volume 45:” Jaina Sutras, Part 2, translated by Hermann Jacobi. NINTH LECTURE THE PRAVRAGYÂ OF KING NAMI. In Jainism, Pravra
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Creation and the God Osiris: Selections from “Legends of the Gods” of Egypt, Part 2 of 2

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Creation and the God Osiris: Selections from “Legends of the Gods” of Egypt, Part 2 of 2

HYMN TO OSIRIS AND A LEGEND OF THE ORIGIN OF HORUS.“Homage to thee, Osiris, Lord of eternity, King of the gods […]. Thou are a shining Noble at the head of the nobles, permanent in [thy] high rank, stablished in [thy] sovereignty, the beneficent Power of the Company of the Gods. Well-pleasing [is thy] face, and thou are beloved by him that sees thee. Thou set the fear of thee in all
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Creation and the God Osiris: Selections from “Legends of the Gods” of Egypt, Part 1 of 2

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Creation and the God Osiris: Selections from “Legends of the Gods” of Egypt, Part 1 of 2

Ancient Egyptian religion has existed since the 4th millennium BC and has influenced many cultures and Venerated Enlightened Masters such as Pythagoras (vegetarian) and Plato (vegetarian) with the concepts of reincarnation, the immortality of the soul, eternal life after we leave this earthly realm, and the Divine. The heart of Ancient Egyptian Religion is the principle of ma’at which consisted of
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The Samoan Story of Creation, Part 2 of 2

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The Samoan Story of Creation, Part 2 of 2

The Production of Other Gods. “Then various decrees were made in the Ninth Heavens; the children of Ilu and Mamoa were appointed all of them to be builders, and to come down from the Eighth Heavens to this [Earth] below; perhaps they were ten thousand in all that were appointed to be builders; they had one name all were [called] Tangaloa. Then they built houses for the Tangaloa; but the bui
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The Samoan Story of Creation, Part 1 of 2

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The Samoan Story of Creation, Part 1 of 2

In the Samoan story of creation, the God Tangaloa created everything: the Earth, Sky, Sea, People, Immensity, and Space. He encouraged Immensity and Space to create children, which became the nine Heavens; they also created Day and Night, who created the Sun, the Moon, and the Stars. He joined the spirit, the heart, will, and thought into people and made us intelligent and gave us the land on Eart
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Wisdom for Seekers: Selections of Tibetan Buddhism Texts by the Venerated Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa (vegetarian), Part 2 of 2

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Wisdom for Seekers: Selections of Tibetan Buddhism Texts by the Venerated Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa (vegetarian), Part 2 of 2

Advice for Tashi Lhamo “Faithful Tashi Lhamo, if you want to attain awakening, Consider how hard it is to win this human body, with its freedoms and riches. Your life may be long, but it’s as fleeting as last night’s dream. Even though you've reached ninety, still you prepare to live on! If you don't keep in mind impermanence and death, You can call it Dharma practice, but it'll only be scr
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Wisdom for Seekers: Selections of Tibetan Buddhism Texts by the Venerated Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

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Wisdom for Seekers: Selections of Tibetan Buddhism Texts by the Venerated Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

Advice for Patrons of the Dharma“[…] All of you patrons, pay attention and listen. Our life slips away, mired in distraction. It is impermanent, patrons, and all will end in death. When you die, all your gathered wealth will be left behind, So don’t accumulate pointless misdeeds, patrons. The sublime Dharma alone will help you in the next life, So apply the sacred Dharma immediately, patron
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Love and Virtue – From “Leaves from St. John Chrysostom” by Saint John Chrysostom (vegetarian), Part 2 of 2

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Love and Virtue – From “Leaves from St. John Chrysostom” by Saint John Chrysostom (vegetarian), Part 2 of 2

In Chapter 9, he emphasizes that true Christian living is demonstrated through good deeds, reflecting love for God and others. Chapter 11 highlights the power of the tongue, showing how words can build or destroy, urging careful speech. Chapter 9 The Voice of Good Deeds (continuation) “But why do I say that Christ does everything unto this end? Tell me, if anyone gave you your choice
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Love and Virtue – From “Leaves from St. John Chrysostom” by Saint John Chrysostom (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

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Love and Virtue – From “Leaves from St. John Chrysostom” by Saint John Chrysostom (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

Let us start with excerpts from “Leaves from St. John Chrysostom” by Saint John Chrysostom (vegetarian), translated by Mary H. Allies. In Chapter 7, he advocates for moderation and self-control, focusing on spiritual growth over physical indulgence. In Chapter 9, he highlights that true Christian living is shown through good deeds, reflecting love for God and others. “The love, indeed, whic
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2025-03-31   566 Views
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On Rations and Economies : Selections From “Tablets” by Amos Bronson Alcott (vegan), Part 2 of 2

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On Rations and Economies : Selections From “Tablets” by Amos Bronson Alcott (vegan), Part 2 of 2

Let us continue reading “The Tablets” by Amos Bronson Alcott (vegan), in which he critiques materialism, advocating for spiritual and moral growth over financial gain. He emphasizes living simply and valuing wisdom and virtue over wealth. “-- Much will always wanting be To him who much desires. Thrice happy he To whom the indulgency of heaven, With sparing hand, but just enough has given.”
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On Rations and Economies : Selections From “Tablets” by Amos Bronson Alcott (vegan), Part 1 of 2

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On Rations and Economies : Selections From “Tablets” by Amos Bronson Alcott (vegan), Part 1 of 2

We now present excerpts from “Tablets” by Amos Bronson Alcott (vegan), who argued that consuming animal flesh impedes spiritual wisdom and moral development. He also stressed the importance of showing kindness and respect to farmers and laborers who sustain our essential needs. “Especially should those who would apprehend the deepest wisdom and preserve through life the relish for elegant s
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