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Have you read "Women in Buddhism" by Diana Paul?
There's also wonderful, humorous teaching in the Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra (compiled about the time of Christ) about the right of women to pursue Buddhahood in the face of misogynistic attitudes as r…
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You are most welcome, Art! The Roerichs are my heroes!
Thank you for your devotion to their work and for interesting reading about the Russian translation of the Secret Doctrine.
Blessings.
Kara
Kara,
I just posted your wonderful site on my thread under the Theosophical History on the Roerichs this morning..
http://theosophical.ning.com/forum/topics/the-roerich-family-nicholas
I would like to complement you very much for your work on thi…
Roerich's Shambhala by Kara LeBeau at TheosophyWatch.com
“Shamballa is the indispensable site where the spiritual world unites with the material one.”
-Nicholas & Helena Roerich
OVER 120 years ago, it was Helena Blavatsky who introduced the legacy…
Thank you, Dr. Himabind. I didn't realize Hatha Yoga included rituals. Could you please elaborate?
Due to more rituals in Hatha Yoga, i think it is not recommended.
Thank you, Martin!
Well, being only focussed on physical exercise can make a man insane...sanity means the senses in balance, so exaggeration causes spiritual disconnection. It is always about balance, therefore one needs develope devotion to the real Self in oneself,…
Thank you. This makes sense; but do you think this is why Hatha Yoga was discouraged in early Theosophy? And later?
Hi Kara,
People were more spiritual in the days of the Golden Yuga, they used Hatha Yoga as a way to be more aware in matter.
I recommend Bhakti.
Bhakti is the middle between spirit and matter, a bridge between them and also recommened by Wishnu, wh…
Could someone please explain to me why the practice of Hatha Yoga was discouraged amongst the early Theosophists?
Thank you, and namaste.
Kara
I very much agree with Odin and Alex.
Tobacco seems to be a bit of an emotional anesthesia that allows a person to focus on writing and other intellectual work. I have close friends that smoke, and while I don't like being around the smoke itself,…
That's so cool that your great-grandmother was a Theosophist! Hope you will share her story some time.
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- About Me:
- Editor with Odin Townley of TheosophyWatch.com
Great interest in biodynamic and organic agriculture; South and East Asian art and philosophy; science and spirituality.
I have worked as a science writer in the geosciences and currently write and research issues in disability policy, including legal/litigation, environmental aspects in causing and exacerbating disability, self-determination, and other related topics.
- Religious/Spiritual Path:
- neoTheosophy
- Favorites (books, music, movies, etc.):
- Favorite Movie: Raining on the Mountain (King Hu)
Currently reading: The Voice of the Silence
Favorite musician: Ottmar Liebert
Favorite classical composer: Mahler
- Website:
- http://theosophywatch.com/
- Role Model(s):
- HPB, of course, and William Q. Judge, and their Mentors. Nicholas and Helena Roerich, as well. Pax Cultura!
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Roerich's Shambhala
Roerich's Shambhala by Kara LeBeau at TheosophyWatch.com
“Shamballa is the indispensable site where the spiritual world unites with the material one.”
-Nicholas & Helena Roerich
OVER 120 years ago, it was Helena Blavatsky who introduced the legacy of Shambhala to Western seekers, otherwise it might have remained hidden in the domain of a few scholars. “Shambhala” means “source of happiness” in Sanskrit.
James Hilton in 1933 further popularized the idea of Shambhala in his novel Lost Horiz… Continue
“Shamballa is the indispensable site where the spiritual world unites with the material one.”
-Nicholas & Helena Roerich
OVER 120 years ago, it was Helena Blavatsky who introduced the legacy of Shambhala to Western seekers, otherwise it might have remained hidden in the domain of a few scholars. “Shambhala” means “source of happiness” in Sanskrit.
James Hilton in 1933 further popularized the idea of Shambhala in his novel Lost Horiz… Continue
Posted on November 9, 2009 at 7:30pm — 2 Comments
Hatha Yoga
Could someone please explain to me why the practice of Hatha Yoga was discouraged amongst the early Theosophists?
Thank you, and namaste.
Kara
Thank you, and namaste.
Kara
Posted on October 5, 2009 at 10:00pm — 4 Comments
Karma Dodging
Hello, everyone!
Please read my latest post at TheosophyWatch--"Karma Dodging." The videos mentioned in the text below are posted there.
http://theosophywatch.com/2009/08/10/karma-dodging/
Karma Dodging
Posted on August 10, 2009 by karalebeau
We often feature at TheosophyWatch stories and films, such as “The Living Matrix” or “Something Unknown is Doing Something We Don’t Know What,” about seemingly miraculous healings of people.
The theme of the latent healing power within ourselves weave… Continue
Please read my latest post at TheosophyWatch--"Karma Dodging." The videos mentioned in the text below are posted there.
http://theosophywatch.com/2009/08/10/karma-dodging/
Karma Dodging
Posted on August 10, 2009 by karalebeau
We often feature at TheosophyWatch stories and films, such as “The Living Matrix” or “Something Unknown is Doing Something We Don’t Know What,” about seemingly miraculous healings of people.
The theme of the latent healing power within ourselves weave… Continue
Posted on August 17, 2009 at 6:49am — 5 Comments
"Pot of Miracles" at TheosophyWatch.com
Hello! Everyone! Please check out my latest blog, "Pot of Miracles" at TheosophyWatch.com “Ancient Thought in Modern Dress” – H. P. Blavatsky
Pot of Miracles
July 7, 2009 by Kara LeBeau
An old strawberry pot was left near my back door when I moved in years ago. The base of it was actually broken clean from the rest of the pot, but I figured it was worthy enough to plant morning glories in for summer color.
Weeds grew in the little strawberry holes, so I’d yank them out. But one summer, an unu… Continue
Pot of Miracles
July 7, 2009 by Kara LeBeau
An old strawberry pot was left near my back door when I moved in years ago. The base of it was actually broken clean from the rest of the pot, but I figured it was worthy enough to plant morning glories in for summer color.
Weeds grew in the little strawberry holes, so I’d yank them out. But one summer, an unu… Continue
Posted on July 7, 2009 at 7:06pm — 2 Comments
Comment Wall (14 comments)
- At 9:14am on November 18, 2009,
Arthur E Gregory said…
- Kara,
Just came across this PBS show this morning and thought you'd like to see it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRLyJbt6wvs
- Art
- At 9:25pm on November 13, 2009, Arthur E Gregory gave Kara LeBeau a gift…
- From the Gift Store
- At 12:41pm on September 25, 2009,
Janeth said… - Hi Kara, I just wanted to say...., thank you!! Thank you so very much for your contribution on: "Occult Effects of Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco. - Posted by Alex Patapenka on August 29, 2009 at 10:00pm in General Discussion" It is always such a pleasure to read your comments/posts, do keep it up, will you?!! The world needs it, and very much so!! :)
- At 9:18pm on September 16, 2009,
Kerry James Goodhew said… - Absolutely! But, I don't think they come along that often! ;-)
It is amazing the number of people that I tell about him and that includes in theosophy and it seems they are hardly impressed. What is it? I wonder if it is that people say they are interested in these "things" but, when it is there in front of them their minds won't allow them to be interested that way? Too busy putting thoughts in the way! Or, is that nothing really impresses them any more, or, is it that we are too much the doubting thomas? It is an interesting phenomenon.
Then i think to myself what if "we" were people 2000 years ago, this would actually be how people were toward "the real thing" 2000 years ago!
Just the same indifferences, disbeliefs, ego or self-interests that get in the way of actually "seeing" what is "for real"!
just some thought ! what do reckon? what does your friend reckon?
;-)
- At 12:26am on September 16, 2009,
Kerry James Goodhew said…
- Hi Kara!
hmmm did I miss this note of yours? ...did i reply to you anywhere?
Well anyway, no, I did not meet him. A bookseller suddenly turned up at my office somewhere around June. I have now ordered and read 21 of his books. The Prosveta manager in Auckland, Susan, did meet and stay with OMA ! I do believe from all accounts that he was the real thing!
;-)
kjg
- At 1:10am on July 21, 2009,
Mark E Jensen said…
- namaste too thanks for the thanks best -m
- At 4:02pm on May 23, 2009,
Janeth said…
- Hi Kara-☺, just passing by to say hi and wish you a nice long weekend!!☺ Enjoy it!!☺
- At 1:05pm on May 11, 2009,
- nice photos!!!
- At 11:36pm on April 22, 2009,
Janeth said…
- You're most welcome, Kara!!☺ I am so glad you read his autobiography at such important time in your life and that it made a difference in your life..☺ Thanks for your kind comment!!☺
At 7:03pm on April 22, 2009, Kara R. LeBeau said… Thank you, Janeth! Love your Yogananda quote. Reading his autobiography when I was in my teens was very much a life-transforming experience!
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