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Absorb yourself in a broad range of enlightening topics, interviews and scriptures from major religions and spiritual groups around the globe. Teachings from the world’s many spiritual traditions are presented, including Bishnoism, Buddhism, Cao Đài, Christianity, Confucianism, Essenes, Greek philosophy, Hinduism, Hòa Hảo Buddhism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Manichaeism, Mohism, Rosicrucianism, Shintoism, Sikhism, Sufism, Taoism, Theosophy, Tibetan Buddhism, Toltec beliefs, Universal White Brotherhood, Native Spirituality and Zoroastrianism. This program also offers Supreme Master Ching Hai’s precious spiritual wisdom shared during Her international lecture tours over the past 30 years addressing truth seekers on the meaning of life, inner peace and other meaningful themes.

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Upliftment Through Ethics: Selections from “The Philosophy of Civilization and Ethics” by the Reverend Dr. Albert Schweitzer (vegetarian), Part 2 of 2

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Upliftment Through Ethics: Selections from “The Philosophy of Civilization and Ethics” by the Reverend Dr. Albert Schweitzer (vegetarian), Part 2 of 2

Today, we read from “The Philosophy of Civilization and Ethics” by the Reverend Dr. Albert Schweitzer (vegetarian). This work addresses the challenges of understanding morality and emphasizes the importance of reflection on ethics to raise moral awareness and contribute to the betterment of society. Chapter 3 The Ethical Problem [How to Find the Right Moral Principle] “If any age lac
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Upliftment Through Ethics: Selections from “The Philosophy of Civilization and Ethics” by the Reverend Dr. Albert Schweitzer (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

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Upliftment Through Ethics: Selections from “The Philosophy of Civilization and Ethics” by the Reverend Dr. Albert Schweitzer (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

We now present excerpts from “The Philosophy of Civilization and Ethics” by the Reverend Dr. Albert Schweitzer (vegetarian). This work explores how a strong and meaningful worldview that upholds ethical values can guide us in rebuilding and improving our society. Chapter 1 The Crisis in Civilization and its Spiritual Cause “For decades we have been accustoming ourselves increasingly
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Finding Contentment in Appreciation – Selections from “Morals” by Plutarch (vegetarian), Part 2 of 2

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Finding Contentment in Appreciation – Selections from “Morals” by Plutarch (vegetarian), Part 2 of 2

Today, we continue our readings from “Morals” by Plutarch (vegetarian), on finding contentment by appreciating what we have and focusing on our strengths, rather than chasing status or envying others. “They ever want something above them, and are never thankful for what they have. […] What is all this but seeking out excuses for being unthankful to fortune, only to torment and punish onesel
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Finding Contentment in Appreciation – Selections from “Morals” by Plutarch (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

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Finding Contentment in Appreciation – Selections from “Morals” by Plutarch (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

We now present readings from “Morals” by Plutarch (vegetarian), through which his philosophy teaches, that contentment arises from appreciating what we have rather than envying what we lack. By focusing on our blessings, we can better navigate life’s challenges. ON CONTENTEDNESS OF MIND “[…] It also makes for contentedness, when things happen against our wish, not to overlook our man
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Selections from the Druze Sacred Teachings, Part 2 of 2

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Selections from the Druze Sacred Teachings, Part 2 of 2

EXCERPT FROM THE CHARTER FOUND POSTED ON THE WALLS OF THE MOSQUES ON THE OCCASION OF THE DISAPPEARANCE OF OUR LORD AL-IMĀM AL-ḤĀKIM “[…] Assemble there, yourselves and your children, purify your hearts and make your intentions sincere toward Allah, the Lord of the universe. Repent before Him in a true manner and beseech Him by the best methods of supplication leading to pardon and forgivene
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Selections from the Druze Sacred Teachings, Part 1 of 2

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Selections from the Druze Sacred Teachings, Part 1 of 2

The core of the Druze faith includes truthfulness and honesty in all circumstances, a belief in the oneness of God, and the importance of self-reflection and accountability before God at all times. Today, it is an honor to present excerpts from the Druze sacred writings as found in the book “Origins of the Druze People and Religion,” by Philip K. Hitti. AL-ḤĀKIM’S ORDINANCE PROHIBITI
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Genuine Spiritual Practice: Selections of Tibetan Buddhism Texts by the Venerated Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa (vegetarian), Part 2 of 2

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Genuine Spiritual Practice: Selections of Tibetan Buddhism Texts by the Venerated Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa (vegetarian), Part 2 of 2

“In this present degenerate age, People who engage in negativity Are given protection by demons of the dark side, And so in this life they may enjoy happiness and well-being. Yet when they die and fall down to hell, There is no way the demons can help them there. Those who live by the Dharma, Since they’re burning up their misdeeds, May experience a great deal of sickness and suffering, Yet in the
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Genuine Spiritual Practice: Selections of Tibetan Buddhism Texts by the Venerated Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

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Genuine Spiritual Practice: Selections of Tibetan Buddhism Texts by the Venerated Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

We now present the teachings of Master Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa (vegetarian) on committing wholeheartedly to spiritual practice in the pursuit of liberation. The Source of Permanent Benefit and Bliss “Since everyone wants to be happy, If you place your trust completely In the Guru and the Three Jewels, Both this and future lives will be virtuous. […]If you maintain the activitie
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Of God’s Blessings and Doing Charitable Deeds: Selections from the Genesis Rabbah, Part 2 of 2

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Of God’s Blessings and Doing Charitable Deeds: Selections from the Genesis Rabbah, Part 2 of 2

“The very punishments with which God visits His erring children are often turned into blessings. When the deluge was sent on a sinning world all the fountains of the great deep were opened (Genesis 7:11), but when the deluge ceased not all the fountains were stopped. Those containing the mineral waters with their healing properties were left open for the great benefit of man. […] The pure o
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Of God’s Blessings and Doing Charitable Deeds: Selections from the Genesis Rabbah, Part 1 of 2

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Of God’s Blessings and Doing Charitable Deeds: Selections from the Genesis Rabbah, Part 1 of 2

Today, it is an honor to share selections from the “Genesis Rabbah” in the book “The Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East, Volume 4: Medieval Hebrew.” “Do not befriend an evil man, and no evil will overtake you. The evil inclination at first behaves like a guest, but eventually becomes master. He makes not only the open streets, but the palace also, the center of his traffic; where
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Initiation: From “I Have Come to Take You Home” by Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 2 of 2

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Initiation: From “I Have Come to Take You Home” by Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 2 of 2

Chapter 6 Initiation Being a Disciple “A disciple must remember God at all times, and God will be everywhere. We take some karma from people around us, by looking at them, by thinking about them, when sharing a book or a meal, etc. This is how we bless people and reduce their karma. This is why we practice, to spread the Light and dispel the darkness. Blessed are
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Initiation: From “I Have Come to Take You Home” by Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 1 of 2

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Initiation: From “I Have Come to Take You Home” by Supreme Master Ching Hai (vegan), Part 1 of 2

Chapter 6 Initiation “Initiation actually is just a word for opening the spirit. You see, we are crowded with many kinds of obstacles, invisible as well as visible, so the so-called initiation is the process of opening the gate of wisdom and letting it flow through this world, to bless the world, as well as the so-called Self. But the true Self is always
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Primordial Substance and Divine Thought: From Theosophy’s Sacred Teachings in “The Secret Doctrine,” Part 2 of 2

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Primordial Substance and Divine Thought: From Theosophy’s Sacred Teachings in “The Secret Doctrine,” Part 2 of 2

“It was taught in the inner temples that this visible Universe of Spirit and Matter is but the concrete Image of the ideal Abstraction; it was built on the Model of the first Divine Idea. Thus our Universe existed from eternity in a latent state. The Soul animating this purely spiritual Universe is the Central Sun, the highest Deity Itself. It was not the One who built the concrete form of the ide
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Primordial Substance and Divine Thought: From Theosophy’s Sacred Teachings in “The Secret Doctrine,” Part 1 of 2

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Primordial Substance and Divine Thought: From Theosophy’s Sacred Teachings in “The Secret Doctrine,” Part 1 of 2

Section 3 Primordial Substance and Divine Thought “‘The one Universal Light, […] is ever existent,’ says the Chaldean ‘Book of Numbers.’ From it proceeds periodically the Energy, which is reflected in the Deep, or Chaos, the store-house of future Worlds, and, once awakened, stirs up and fructifies the latent Forces, which are the ever-present eternal potentialities in it. Then awake anew th
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To All the Faithful: From Writings by Saint Francis of Assisi (vegetarian), Part 2 of 2

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To All the Faithful: From Writings by Saint Francis of Assisi (vegetarian), Part 2 of 2

“[…] Let every creature which is in Heaven and on Earth and in the sea and in the abysses render praise to God and glory and honor and benediction; for He is our strength and power who alone is good, alone most high, alone almighty and admirable, glorious and alone holy, praise worthy and blessed without end forever and ever. Amen. But all those who do not do penance and who do not receive
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To All the Faithful: From Writings by Saint Francis of Assisi (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

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To All the Faithful: From Writings by Saint Francis of Assisi (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

On today’s program, in honor of the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi (vegetarian), we are pleased to present His teachings from “The Writings of Saint Francis of Assisi.” Letter to All the Faithful. “[…] O how happy and blessed are those who love the Lord, who do as the Lord Himself says in the Gospel: ‘Thou shall love the Lord thy God with thy whole heart and with thy whole soul
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The Life and Teachings of Guru Lahiri Mahasaya (vegetarian) in “Autobiography of a Yogi” by Paramahansa Yogananda (vegetarian), Part 2 of 2

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The Life and Teachings of Guru Lahiri Mahasaya (vegetarian) in “Autobiography of a Yogi” by Paramahansa Yogananda (vegetarian), Part 2 of 2

“The Master’s omnipresence was demonstrated one day before a group of disciples who were listening to His exposition of the Bhagavad Gita. As He was explaining the meaning of Kutastha Chaitanya or the Christ Consciousness in all vibratory creation, Lahiri Mahasaya suddenly gasped and cried out: ‘I am drowning in the bodies of many souls off the coast of Japan!’ The next morning the disciples read
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The Life and Teachings of Guru Lahiri Mahasaya (vegetarian) in “Autobiography of a Yogi” by Paramahansa Yogananda (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

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The Life and Teachings of Guru Lahiri Mahasaya (vegetarian) in “Autobiography of a Yogi” by Paramahansa Yogananda (vegetarian), Part 1 of 2

On today’s program, we are honored to commemorate the birth of the revered enlightened Master, Lahiri Mahasaya (vegetarian). As part of this special occasion, we will present readings about His life and teachings from the book “Autobiography of a Yogi” by Paramahansa Yogananda (vegetarian). Chapter 35 The Christlike Life Of Lahiri Mahasaya “A significant feature of Lahiri Mahasaya’s
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Of Life and Light: From Rumi’s Teachings in “The Festival of Spring, from The Díván of Jeláleddín,” Part 2 of 2

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Of Life and Light: From Rumi’s Teachings in “The Festival of Spring, from The Díván of Jeláleddín,” Part 2 of 2

Allah Hu! “Sound Drum and mellow Flute, resounding: Allah hu! Dance, ruddy Dawn, in Gladness bounding: Allah hu! Sun exalted in the Centre, O thou streaming Light; Soul of all wheeling Planets rounding: Allah hu! O Hearts! O Worlds! how soon your Dancing all would stop, Did not His Power sustain astounding! Allah hu! Love mazy, winding, changing, all embraces, The Night, the Dawn, the Day,
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Of Life and Light: From Rumi’s Teachings in “The Festival of Spring, from The Díván of Jeláleddín,” , Part 1 of 2

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Of Life and Light: From Rumi’s Teachings in “The Festival of Spring, from The Díván of Jeláleddín,” , Part 1 of 2

“The Festival of Spring, from The Díván of Jeláleddín,” rendered into English gazels after Friedrich Rückert’s German versions by William Hastie is a collection of English poems based on Master Rumi’s poems that explores topics including life, morality, and the Divine, inspiring spiritual growth. It is an honor to present the first five poems from “The Festival of Spring from The Díván of Jeláledd
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