the world religion a new project

[boxfox]

Good day all,
we all have met so many people from different religions and asked us about Daheshism, and through my experience i found that we always need to have a very good background on their religion so we can make them understand Daheshism to the best way ( i once met a Hindu guy that i wished to have a littlte background of his religion so i can know how to talk with him about Daheshism)
What i am suggesting is that we make a certain research on each religion in the world, understand its main teachings, their holy book and compare them with Daheshism (since Daheshism believes that the relegions have the same source and core), what are the similarities, disparities, how can daheshism interpret some teachings and lines of these religions for example reincarnation that is mentioned in the Holy Bible and Koran as encryption and than Daheshism came and decrypted it or explained the right meaning of some lines, and than conclude the ability of Daheshism in unifying these relegions
well it goes like this each one must pick a certain religion and work on it make his research, it only needs 5 minutes of your day on the internet or bring an explicative book or enen ask a friend about this religion you picked and which he belongs to, and then after the analysis each one will post what he have achieved so far every month , i know it's a hard work and it might take years to finish but i know that we will all gain a great experience over the years and help us more when we want to explain Daheshism to others.
When we finish these studies and maybe some others we will make a new web site that we can name it 'UNVERSITY OF DAHESH’, we can talk about this more and later

On my side i have chosen BUDDHISIM which I think that it has many similarities with Daheshism, anyway, I mean most of us know about Islam and Christianity but there is other religion which we only know by name, when we introduce Daheshism to others and when they know we have this wide knowledge about the whole religions in the world that will give us a strong point that will force him to know more and more about us,
All I am trying to say that it’s time to begin working and everyone with his skills can provide our mission the necessary resources.
these are all world religions
Christianity: 2.1 billion

Islam: 1.3 billion

Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist: 1.1 billion

Hinduism: 900 million

Chinese traditional religion: 394 million

Buddhism: 376 million

primal-indigenous: 300 million

African Traditional & Diasporic: 100 million

Sikhism: 23 million

Juche: 19 million

Spiritism: 15 million

Judaism: 14 million

Baha'i: 7 million

Jainism: 4.2 million

Shinto: 4 million

Cao Dai: 4 million

Zoroastrianism: 2.6 million

Tenrikyo: 2 million

Neo-Paganism: 1 million

Unitarian-Universalism: 800 thousand

Rastafarianism: 600 thousand

Scientology: 500 thousand

[zionic]

I like the idea. Comparing and contrasting the world faiths can help clarify Daheshism, not only in the minds of seekers such as myself, but also longtime Daheshists.

[Mario]

Well Boxfox, I am impressed ( and please take that as a compliment). Let me explain: Years ago, I mentioned to a Daheshist (who might have been 8 years older than I, and almost a "Doctor or Education") that I loved Joseph Campbell's "The Power of Myth" which was brought to PBS by Bill Moyers.

You should have seen the remark I heard...

Then again, years prior to that, I had compared the Doctor to YODA (in The Empire Strikes Back). True story. I was so inspired by the movie, its message, and the character of Yoda, who I viewed as the one who taught the "prophets" that I just said it. The (other) Daheshist I saw the film with (and this one was 10 years older than I am) made me feel as if I committed blasphemy. Incidentally, later, I would learn that Joseph Campbell's work inspired Lucas. And, also incidentally, a man who used to work with Lucas as his special effects producer, and whom I would meet and befriend, had heard about the Doctor... But I digress...

Anyway, I would like to extend the same compliment to all our "younger" brothers and sisters who have become Daheshvillians. You "guys" and "gals" seem a lot smarter and "open minded" then I was... over... 26 years ago.

And in fact, I recently re-read what the Doctor wrote about books and how much he loves to read, and what that does to him...

I have a question to ask all the Daheshists who think that ONLY what the Doctor wrote matters and NOTHING else...

Who wrote all these books that the Doctor loved to read? And he wrote in "WORDS" (Kalimaat) that his intense love, nay, passion, to read DIFFERENT KINDS of BOOKS... flowed in his veins!

What does that say?

[Sandrine]

Thank you for your idea and for being so enthusiastic Boxfox !

So ... We could work together on Buddhism even in french if you want to

Although I consider myself to be Daheshist from my youngest age, I’ve learned A LOT by reading books on Buddhism.

This taught me how to try to live in harmony with myself and with people in general ... how suffering is sometimes an illusion that "we" create and how we could easily avoid it ...

It’s a long way and everyday is a new occasion to learn and practice.

[Loup Solitaire]

Boxfox:

I would like to take a try at exploring Sikhism. I have neighbors who are from India and are Sikhs.

All that is needed is agreement on which forum to place this under. Maybe it should be the library??? Mario, maybe you can make a suggestion.

I've already located an excellent source of information.

The Sikhs originated in the Punjab province of India. They are humble and compassionate. The religion is a little over 500 years old and was started by a succession of Guru's initially in 1469 through 1708. Today estimates vary from 19 to 23 million followers. They stress equality of all regardless of sex, economic, or social caste. They discourage unnecessary rituals. There is an excellent web sight which is

http://www.sikhs.org/topics.htm

I also stumbled across another web sight that might be useful in research. It provides information about many of earth's diverse religions. Christianity also probably should be broken down because they are so many divisions. Also there is an issue of whether a division is trinitarian or non-trinitarian. That would determine the role they perceive Jesus to fulfill. Not all Christians belief that Jesus is God. Anyway, the web sight is:

http://www.beliefnet.com/index/index_10000.html

[Mario]

Boxfox:

I would like to take a try at exploring Sikhism. I have neighbors who are from India and are Sikhs.

All that is needed is agreement on which forum to place this under. Maybe it should be the library??? Mario, maybe you can make a suggestion.

Sounds good to me.

In the library we can create a new subforum called (perhaps)
"World Religions: Description of various religions and ethical systems" (?)
And, inside, we can have sub-sections (in Alphabetical) for each world religion. Now, it would also be advantageous to allow those who would like to moderate a particular forum to do so—and we have the technology to do that. So, for example, Ron could moderate (monitor/control etc.) the Sikh Religion section, and so on.

We'll have our tech department set it up and we'll get going!

[boxfox]

smlall ,big waht matters is the faith

[QUOTE=Mario;1162]

Anyway, I would like to extend the same compliment to all our "younger" brothers and sisters who have become Daheshvillians. You "guys" and "gals" seem a lot smarter and "open minded" then I was... over... 26 years ago.
QUOTE]

hi again and excuse me for being late to reply because i have moved 2 month earlier to work in a new country and i need time to settle down and i am in the process of acquiring internet access and it might need 2 weeks

Anyway, i know it's very early in my age to think about bigger issues but you know i always ask my self a question, i belong to a religion that is still in its early phases and this opportunity is given to a really tiny small portion of humans (even throughout the historical religions) so i will feel guilty if i just ignore it, i would be committing a crime to my soul, it’s a merit I might have worked on all my previous reincarnations, i don't wanna live and believe the illusion of life because how much the regret is great when the fog appears and the illusion (alsarab) disappears

By the way Sandrine we can work on Buddhism in French, i just need some time for research and i think you are more experienced in this faith more than me since you have red a book about it

i was reading about Sikhism and i discovered that they believe in one god , i thought that only the main three religion (Christianity, Islam and Judaism)believed in one god

[Loup Solitaire]

With my limited experience with Daheshism, Sikhism sounds much like Daheshism. They do not claim to have a Prophet, but a Guru who was in turn was followed by nine more successive Gurus. The word "Guru" is a Sanskrit word meaning teacher. They have identified saints who were warriors, disciples, scholars, martyrs, and soldiers. They rejected worship of idols and pictures although there were historical paintings of the Gurus. However, none of them survived. People of all religions are welcome in their temples.

[zionic]

Once upon a time, in a land far far away from Kansas and not so very far from Oz, (but far enough to need really good boat) my wife and I lived in a Sikh temple while we waited to get into our place along the Mekhong River. My wife's father was a Sikh and at one time the town we lived in had a sizable Sikh community, but after the Vietnam War ended it faded...everybody probably went back to Bangkok. The temple fell into disuse...but I gave it quite the spitshine, both inside and out. Its roof was one of the higher parts in town and so looking west I got some pretty sensational views of sunsets over the rice fields.

When my boys would complain that they were sick (usually before going to school) I would mockingly ask "Sikh? You are a Sikh are you? I thought you were a little Mormon boy!"

[Mario]

"Follow your Bliss!"

[quote=boxfox;1173]

Anyway, i know it's very early in my age to think about bigger issues but you know i always ask my self a question, i belong to a religion that is still in its early phases and this opportunity is given to a really tiny small portion of humans (even throughout the historical religions) so i will feel guilty if i just ignore it, i would be committing a crime to my soul, it’s a merit I might have worked on all my previous reincarnations, i don't wanna live and believe the illusion of life because how much the regret is great when the fog appears and the illusion (alsarab) disappears

Actually, if you are 19 and over, in my humble opinion, it is not early at all. I base that on a personal experience. I was barely 19 years old when I received a spiritual letter from the spirit of Brother Ali. Let me tell you, Brother Ali didn't mince words. He gave me a directive, he told me what is expected of me and, to make sure I didn't forget, he gave me a dose of reality by reminding me that, in the en, whether a person goes to eternal paradise or hell is solely based on that person's actions.

When you can, please study these VIDEOs

Thanks

Mario

Joseph Campbell. From the "The Power of Myth" Part 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASGE0elz4xs&mode=related&search=

Joseph Campbell. From the "The Power of Myth" Part 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CCPd7nQJMs&mode=related&search=

"Follow your Bliss"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=156-zZH3QS8

Campbell on Buddhism

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_KonAU5EGY&mode=related&search=

Campbell on Religion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3NH2ocobHs&mode=related&search=

Georges Lucas on Campbell/Myth/Belief in God/Religion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsC9tQmso4o&mode=related&search=

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uajhat9R_tc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0OSobD3vdw&mode=related&search=

[Boudy]

Mario Wrote: "I was barely 19 years old when I received a spiritual letter from the spirit of Brother Ali. Let me tell you, Brother Ali didn't mince words. He gave me a directive, he told me what is expected of me and, to make sure I didn't forget, he gave me a dose of reality by reminding me that, in the en, whether a person goes to eternal paradise or hell is solely based on that person's actions."

Can you tell us more about Brother Ali and how spiritual letters are delivered.

[Mario]

Can you tell us more about Brother Ali and how spiritual letters are delivered.

Check out this link on Daheshville— my reply to Randa.
Scroll down until you see "Taleb" in red.

As far as how the spiritual letters are delivered: in my case, it all started with ashes from a symbol I burnt shortly before my departure to the USA (in the presence of the Doctor), and which I had placed inside another sheet of yellow paper, folded, and tucked in my wallet.

Once I got to NYC, I opened the sheet of paper (in order to place some on my forehead... as per the Doctor's instructions, which included waiting a certain amount of time before I did that) and the ashes had dissappeared and instead there was another folded sheet of paper upon which the message was written.

I've had 2 or 3 similar experiences involving from prayer being restored.
In one case, Brother Ali had placed the ashes in my fist and tapped on it, I opened my hand and the prayer was restored. Evidentally, I had forgotten to sign it...

[Sandrine]

Impermanence

I would like to share with you these few lines about "Impermanence".

This quote is from Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk who is one of the best known Buddhist teachers in the West.

I’ve enjoyed reading his books a lot and I find them very inspiring !

I think that the way I live my Daheshist faith has positively evolved within the addition of The buddhist vision ...

Among many other concepts pertaining to buddhism, he offers and explains the practice of mindfulness which is a state of mind in which someone may become intentionally aware of his/her thoughts and actions in the present moment and non-judgmentally …


- Impermanence -

Nothing remains the same for two consecutive moments.

Heraclitus said we can never bathe twice in the same river.

Confucius, while looking at a stream, said, "It is always flowing, day and night."

The Buddha implored us not just to talk about impermanence, but to use it as an instrument to help us penetrate deeply into reality and obtain liberating insight.

We may be tempted to say that because things are impermanent, there is suffering. But the Buddha encouraged us to look again. Without impermanence, life is not possible.

How can we transform our suffering if things are not impermanent? How can our daughter grow up into a beautiful young lady? How can the situation in the world improve? We need impermanence for social justice and for hope.

If you suffer, it is not because things are impermanent. It is because you believe things are permanent. When a flower dies, you don't suffer much, because you understand that flowers are impermanent. But you cannot accept the impermanence of your beloved one, and you suffer deeply when she passes away.

If you look deeply into impermanence, you will do your best to make her happy right now.

Aware of impermanence, you become positive, loving and wise. Impermanence is good news. Without impermanence, nothing would be possible. With impermanence, every door is open for change. Impermanence is an instrument for our liberation.

Thich Nhat Hanh

[Johnson]

Sandrine... once again thank you for the beauty of words and ideas you bring! I read your post several times and have saved it to a file on my computer. Thank you...

[Sandrine]

It’s so kind of you to say that … Thank YOU David …

And here ... I think we need to sing !

The first link may be a little slow … so, although it teaches us, once again, "Patience" ... the second one will certainly be faster :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJlxipQoI30

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xvp...nis-morissette

Thank U- Alanis Morissette

How 'bout getting off of these antibiotics
How 'bout stopping eating when I'm full up
How 'bout them transparent dangling carrots
How 'bout that ever elusive kudo

Thank you India
Thank you terror
Thank you disillusionment
Thank you frailty
Thank you consequence
Thank you thank you silence

How 'bout me not blaming you for everything
How 'bout me enjoying the moment for once
How 'bout how good it feels to finally forgive you
How 'bout grieving it all one at a time

Thank you India
Thank you terror
Thank you disillusionment
Thank you frailty
Thank you consequence
Thank you thank you silence

The moment I let go of it was
The moment I got more than I could handle
The moment I jumped off of it was
The moment I touched down

How 'bout no longer being masochistic
How 'bout remembering your divinity
How 'bout unabashedly bawling your eyes out
How 'bout not equating death with stopping

Thank you India
Thank you Providence
Thank you disillusionment
Thank you nothingness
Thank you clarity
Thank you thank you silence

...