- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 1: To walk with one's own light
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 1: To walk with one's own light, A YOUNG RABBI COMPLAINED TO THE RABBI OF RIZHYN: DURING THE HOURS WHEN I DEVOTE MYSELF TO MY STUDIES, I FEEL LIFE AND LIGHT, BUT THE MOMENT I STOP STUDYING, IT IS ALL GONE. WHAT SHALL I DO? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 2: To walk with one's own light, Question 1
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 2: To walk with one's own light, Question 1, EVEN THE WORDS OF SOMEONE AS TOTALLY AGAINST IDEOLOGY AS YOURSELF, CONTAIN A CONTINUOUS IF SUBTLE IDEOLOGY. IS IT IMPOSSIBLE TO TALK SERIOUSLY WITHOUT IT? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 2: To walk with one's own light, Question 2
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 2: To walk with one's own light, Question 2, IF YOU HELP ME TO FIND THE QUESTION, WILL IT HELP ME TO FIND THE ANSWER? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 2: To walk with one's own light, Question 3
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 2: To walk with one's own light, Question 3, EVERYTHING THAT IS REALLY WORTHWHILE SEEMS TO HAPPEN OUT OF GRACE. WHAT IS THE LOGIC OR ILLOGIC OF GRACE? WHEN IS ONE MOST ATTRACTIVE TO IT? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 2: To walk with one's own light, Question 4
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 2: To walk with one's own light, Question 4, DO YOU LOVE ME? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 2: To walk with one's own light, Question 5
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 2: To walk with one's own light, Question 5, THROUGH DOING YOUR MEDITATIONS, THE BODY IS GETTING STRONGER AND HEALTHIER, AND AWARENESS LESS THAN EVER. THE MORE I JUMP AND DANCE, THE LOUDER I SNORE. WHY IS THIS -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 3: The watchman
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 3: The watchman, IN ROPTCHITZ, THE TOWN WHERE RABBI NAFTALI LIVED, IT WAS THE CUSTOM FOR RICH PEOPLE WHOSE HOUSES STOOD ISOLATED, OR AT THE FAR END OF TOWN, TO HIRE MEN TO WATCH OVER THEIR,PROPERTY BY NIGHT. LATE ONE EVENING, WHEN RABBI NAFTALI WAS SKIRTING THE WOODS WHICH CIRCLED THE CITY, HE MET SUCH A WATCHMAN WALKING UP AND DOWN. 'FOR WHOM ARE YOU WORKING?' HE ASKED. THE MAN TOLD HIM, AND THEN INQUIRED IN HIS TURN: 'AND FOR WHOM ARE YOU WORKING, RABBI?' -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 4: The watchman, Question 1
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 4: The watchman, Question 1, WHY DOES ALL THAT YOU SAY SEEM COMPLETELY FAMILIAR? I HAVE HEARD IT ALL BEFORE IN VARIOUS CONTEXTS, BUT AT THE SAME TIME, IT SOUNDS FULL OF WONDERFUL REVELATIONS. -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 4: The watchman, Question 2
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 4: The watchman, Question 2, THE WORDS 'INTROVERT' AND 'INTROSPECTION' HAVE MORBID CONNOTATIONS. HOW DO THEY DIFFER FROM HEALTHY SELF-AWARENESS AND TURNING WITHIN? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 4: The watchman, Question 3
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 4: The watchman, Question 3, WHY AM I AFRAID OF OTHER PEOPLE? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 4: The watchman, Question 4
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 4: The watchman, Question 4, I AM CONFUSED ABOUT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INDIVIDUALITY AND PERSONALITY. WHAT, IF ANYTHING, IS LEFT OF THE INDIVIDUAL AFTER THE EXIT OF THE EGO? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 4: The watchman, Question 5
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 4: The watchman, Question 5, I CAN THINK OF NOTHING THAT I WISH MORE CLEARLY THAN TO COME CLOSER TO YOUR INNER TEMPLE. IS THIS POSSIBLE WHILE I AM STILL DOING MY OWN THING? OR IS IT A PREREQUISITE TO DROP ALL ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS NOT CONNECTED WITH YOU AND YOUR WORK? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 4: The watchman, Question 6
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 4: The watchman, Question 6, YOU HAVE SAID THAT THE PROPER RELATIONSHIP OF MIND TO CONSCIOUSNESS IS THAT OF THE SERVANT. HOW IS THE SERVANT TO BE TREATED? IS IT NOT TO BE MISTREATED? HOW AM I TO KNOW WHEN THAT IS HAPPENING? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 4: The watchman, Question 7
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 4: The watchman, Question 7, LISTENING TO YOUR WORDS: 'THE SKY APPEARS TO, BUT NOWHERE DOES IT TOUCH THE EARTH,' A DEEP FEELING GATHERED AROUND ME THAT THE SKY IS TOUCHING THE EARTH RIGHT THROUGH ME, THAT I AM THE HORIZON WHEREVER I AM. THE FEELING, LIKE A HONEYCOMB, WITH NO SUBSTANCE IN IT, JUST THE WIDE OPEN SKY PENETRATING EVERY PORE OF IT, HAS REMAINED EVER SINCE AS A CONSTANT MEDITATION. IT FEELS LIGHT AND BLISSFUL TO BE IN IT. PLEASE COMMENT. -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 4: The watchman, Question 8
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 4: The watchman, Question 8, IS EVERYTHING IN ONE'S LIFE, PARTICULARLY THE DEGREE OF SPIRITUAL PROGRESS, PREDESTINED? OR IS ONE'S LIFE A SERIES OF CHALLENGES AND POSSIBILITIES WITHOUT ANYTHING BEING KNOWN ABOUT THE OUTCOME? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 4: The watchman, Question 9
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 4: The watchman, Question 9, ANCIENT JEWISH MYTHOLOGY PLACES LILITH AS THE FIRST PERSON ON EARTH -- NOT ADAM. WHY WAS THIS VERSION LOST? WOULD YOU TELL US ABOUT IT? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 5: The perfect swimmer
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 5: The perfect swimmer, WHEN THE SON OF THE RABBI OF LENSHNO WAS A BOY HE SAW RABBI VITZHAK OF VORKI, PRAYING. FULL OF AMAZEMENT, HE CAME RUNNING TO HIS FATHER AND ASKED HOW IT WAS POSSIBLE FOR SUCH A ZADDICK TO PRAY QUIETLY AND SIMPLY, WITHOUT GIVING ANY SIGN OF ECSTASY. HIS FATHER ANSWERED:-'A POOR SWIMMER HAS TO THRASH AROUND IN ORDER TO STAY UP IN THE WATER. THE PERFECT SWIMMER RESTS ON THE TIDE AND IT CARRIES HIM.' -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 6: The perfect swimmer, Question 1
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 6: The perfect swimmer, Question 1, I DON'T HAVE EYES TO SEE. I DON'T HAVE EARS TO HEAR. AND I AM ABSOLUTELY STUPID. YOU PROMISE US LIBERATION SOME DAY. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE WITH SUCH A HELPLESS CASE AS I AM? AND ON THE OTHER HAND, SOMETIMES I AM FILLED WITH GRACE WHICH NO WORDS CAN DESCRIBE. WHAT HAPPENS? AND WHERE AM I IN ALL THIS? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 6: The perfect swimmer, Question 2
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 6: The perfect swimmer, Question 2, DOES A BUDDHA ALSO NEED SOMETHING AS A COMPLEMENTARY? WHO IS COMPLEMENTARY TO A BUDDHA? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 6: The perfect swimmer, Question 3
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 6: The perfect swimmer, Question 3, I GET BORED IN THE DISCOURSE. THEN I FEAR AND FEEL GUILTY -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 6: The perfect swimmer, Question 4
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 6: The perfect swimmer, Question 4, HOW CAN I BE AUTHENTIC? HOW CAN I SPEAK AND ACT THE TRUTH WHEN THE SOCIETY AND THE WORLD ON WHICH I HAVE TO DEPEND FOR MY WORLDLY NEEDS ARE BASED UPON LIES AND UNTRUTH -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 6: The perfect swimmer, Question 5
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 6: The perfect swimmer, Question 5, WHEN DO WE COME TO KNOW LOVE? FOR ME, THE MORE INSIDE I GO, THE LESS LOVE I SEEM TO HAVE. I SEEM TO HAVE LOST THE NEED TO EXPRESS MYSELF LOVINGLY TO OTHERS, ESPECIALLY THOSE I'VE LOVED IN THE PAST, SUCH AS A GIRLFRIEND, MOTHER, OLD FRIENDS AND OTHERS. -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 7: The light behind the window
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 7: The light behind the window, ON A CERTAIN PASSOVER BEFORE THE SEDAR CELEBRATION, RABBI YISAKHAR BAER CALLED HIS GUEST, THE RABBI OF MOGIELNICA, A GRANDSON OF THE MAGGID OF KOZNITZ, TO THE WINDOW -- AND POINTED TO SOMETHING OUTSIDE. 'DO YOU SEE, RAV OF MOGIELNICA?' HE SAID. 'DO YOU SEE?' -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 8: The light behind the window, Question 1
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 8: The light behind the window, Question 1, I SEEM TO BE NEITHER TOTALLY IN THE WORLD, NOR THE WATCHER ON THE HILL. HOW TO BE SOME PLACE? I FEEL LIKE I AM IN BETWEEN, EVERYTHING I DO. -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 8: The light behind the window, Question 2
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 8: The light behind the window, Question 2, WHEN I ENCOUNTER YOU, YOU ARE ALWAYS TOTAL COMPASSION AND LOVING WARMTH. WHY DO WE NEVER ENCOUNTER YOU IN TOTAL ANGER LIKE GURDJIEFF OR THE ZEN MASTERS? AFTER ALL, THE WAY WE CARRY ON HERE, WE SURELY DESERVE IT SOMETIMES. -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 8: The light behind the window, Question 3
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 8: The light behind the window, Question 3, EVEN WHILE REPEATING YOUR JOKES TO OTHERS, WE OURSELVES BURST INTO LOUD LAUGHTER. BUT YOU TELL US THE FUNNIEST OF STORIES AND WHILE THE AUDIENCE ROARS, NOT EVEN A FAINT SMILE CROSSES YOUR FACE. WHAT IS THE SECRET? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 8: The light behind the window, Question 4
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 8: The light behind the window, Question 4, THE CLOSER I FEEL TO YOU, THE MORE YOU SEEM TO DISAPPEAR. IT IS LIKE COMING NEAR A RIVER: THE RIVER IS THERE AND YET IT IS NOT THERE. WHERE ARE YOU OSHO? THE CLOSER I FEEL TO YOU, THE MORE YOU SEEM TO DISAPPEAR. -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 8: The light behind the window, Question 5
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 8: The light behind the window, Question 5, IF A BEING IS ENLIGHTENED, HOW CAN HE DIE? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 8: The light behind the window, Question 6
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 8: The light behind the window, Question 6, LOOKING AT MYSELF AND OTHERS HERE, IS IT POSSIBLE THERE HAVE BEEN OTHERS LIKE US -- SUCH AS BUDDHA'S DISCIPLES? WERE THEY AMAZED AND DID THEY, FIND THEMSELVES LAUGHING AT HOW GREEDY, CUNNING, INEPT, THEY APPEARED AND HOW ABSOLUTELY UNLIKE WHAT THEY THOUGHT A SANNYASIN TO BE -- OR DO WE TAKE THE CAKE? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 8: The light behind the window, Question 7
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 8: The light behind the window, Question 7, MANY PEOPLE ARE IN SILENCE NOW. DO YOU RECOMMEND THIS? WHAT IS THE PURPOSE? CAN IT BE HELPFUL? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 8: The light behind the window, Question 8
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 8: The light behind the window, Question 8, I FEEL THE NEED FOR EFFORT TO STAY IN THE PRESENT. AND THIS EFFORT MAKES IT HARD TO RELAX COMPLETELY. LETTING GO OFTEN SEEMS TO BRING BACK THE PAST OR FUTURE. COULD YOU EXPLAIN ABOUT BEING ALERT WITHOUT TENSION? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 8: The light behind the window, Question 9
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 8: The light behind the window, Question 9, I KEEP FEELING MYSELF AUTHENTIC. YET, WITHIN THE HOUR, I SEE THE WAY I WAS AS INAUTHENTIC. AND THEN, WITHIN THE HOUR, THAT FRESH AUTHENTICITY AGAIN LOOKS FALSE. WHEN I LAUGH ABOUT THIS WHOLE RIDICULOUS SITUATION, THAT REALLY FEELS TO BE REALLY AUTHENTIC -- -THAT LAUGH. BUT SOONER OR LATER I'M DOUBTING THAT TOO. IS THE WHOLE CONCEPT OF AUTHENTICITY ABSURD? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 8: The light behind the window, Question 10
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 8: The light behind the window, Question 10, WHAT IS THE MOST STUPID THING MULLA NASRUDIN EVER DID? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 9: True wisdom
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 9: True wisdom, ONE DAY THE RABBI OF ZANS WAS STANDING AT THE WINDOW AND LOOKING OUT INTO THE STREET. SEEING A PASSER-BY, HE KNOCKED ON THE WINDOW PANE AND SIGNED TO THE MAN TO COME INTO THE HOUSE. WHEN THE STRANGER ENTERED THE ROOM, RABBI HAYYIM ASKED HIM: -- 'TELL ME, IF YOU FOUND A PURSE OF DUCATS, WOULD YOU RETURN IT TO ITS OWNER?' 'RABBI,' SAID THE MAN, 'IF I KNEW THE OWNER I SHOULD RETURN THE PURSE WITHOUGH A MOMENT'S DELAY.' 'YOU ARE A FOOL,' SAID THE RABBI OF ZANS. -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 10: True wisdom, Question 1
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 10: True wisdom, Question 1, WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEING PASSIVE AND FLOWING WITH THE RIVER? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 10: True wisdom, Question 2
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 10: True wisdom, Question 2, IS IT LONELY UP THERE? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 10: True wisdom, Question 3
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 10: True wisdom, Question 3, DO YOU EVER DESPAIR OF US AND YOUR WORK? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 10: True wisdom, Question 4
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 10: True wisdom, Question 4, BEFORE I KNOW IT MY WATCHER TURNS INTO MY JUDGER. WHAT TO DO? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 10: True wisdom, Question 5
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 10: True wisdom, Question 5, HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT YOU ALWAYS AND ALWAYS, WITHOUT EXCEPTION, TALK ABOUT THOSE THINGS I HAVE JUST THOUGHT ABOUT OR THAT CAME INTO MY MIND A DAY OR A MINUTE BEFORE? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 10: True wisdom, Question 6
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 10: True wisdom, Question 6, BY THE TIME I SEE MY MOODS, I AM KNEE-DEEP IN THEM. THEN IT IS NOT SO MUCH A QUESTION OF WATCHING, BUT OF RIDING ON THE WAVE UNTIL IT SUBSIDES. -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
- Hassidism, The True Sage Chapter 10: True wisdom, Question 7
Hassidism, a sect of Orthodox Jews, Judaism, The True Sage Chapter 10: True wisdom, Question 7, OSHO, I WONDER... WHAT IS HASSID ISM? -- Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism at energyenhancement.org
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