Articles related to "The Enlightenment"
Another Anniversary of Buddha's Enlightenment
Details of local celebration of the anniversary of Buddha's enlightenment.
• buddhism • buddha • enlightenment • buddha's enlightenment • meditation
Details of local celebration of the anniversary of Buddha's enlightenment.
• buddhism • buddha • enlightenment • buddha's enlightenment • meditation
Ego and Enlightenment
The ego is defined, its origin explained along with the egoic structure. It is the main obstacle to spiritual enlightenemnt and it is essential that we transcend it.
• ego • spiritual enlightenment • egoic structure • obstacle to enlightenment • transcending ego
The ego is defined, its origin explained along with the egoic structure. It is the main obstacle to spiritual enlightenemnt and it is essential that we transcend it.
• ego • spiritual enlightenment • egoic structure • obstacle to enlightenment • transcending ego
The Enlightenment
The Enlightenment, an intellectual movement of the Eighteenth Century, was characterized by interest in social progress and reason.
• the enlightenment • the age of reason • the european enlightenment • john locke • voltaire
The Enlightenment, an intellectual movement of the Eighteenth Century, was characterized by interest in social progress and reason.
• the enlightenment • the age of reason • the european enlightenment • john locke • voltaire
Gnosis, Enlightenment, Salvation
Encoded within religious traditions of the past millenia are systems which enable the human species to evolve and mutate our innate capacities.
• consiousness • enlightenment • gnosis • purpose of religion • new age
Encoded within religious traditions of the past millenia are systems which enable the human species to evolve and mutate our innate capacities.
• consiousness • enlightenment • gnosis • purpose of religion • new age
Thinkers of the Enlightenment
French philosophers of the Enlightenment, including Montaigne, Descartes and Voltaire.
• european enlightenment • early french enlightened thinkers • enlightened philosophers • descartes • voltaire
French philosophers of the Enlightenment, including Montaigne, Descartes and Voltaire.
• european enlightenment • early french enlightened thinkers • enlightened philosophers • descartes • voltaire
Women and The Enlightenment
French women helped spread the enlightenment through their salons, where French philosophes mixed with the most brilliant thinkers of Europe.
• the enlightenment and women • spread of enlightenment • french salons • madame tencin • madame geoffrin
French women helped spread the enlightenment through their salons, where French philosophes mixed with the most brilliant thinkers of Europe.
• the enlightenment and women • spread of enlightenment • french salons • madame tencin • madame geoffrin
"The Age of Enlightenment"
Many historians consider the eighteenth century philosophical movement the "Age of Enlightenment" to be one of the most influential periods in history. Find out how this movement's legacy influenced an "Age of Revolution" and remains important to us even today.
• age of enlightenment • eighteenth century • john locke • american revolution • french revolution
Many historians consider the eighteenth century philosophical movement the "Age of Enlightenment" to be one of the most influential periods in history. Find out how this movement's legacy influenced an "Age of Revolution" and remains important to us even today.
• age of enlightenment • eighteenth century • john locke • american revolution • french revolution
4a: Early Enlightenment Precursors to Religious Humanism
Part of a series on Humanism, and the first half of a two part article on the precursors of Religious Humanism during the Age of Enlightenment, especially the Quakers and Deists. This first half focuses on the early Enlightenment period, while the next half in part 4b focuses on the latter half of the Enlightenment.
• religious humanism • society of friends • quakers • deists • deism
Part of a series on Humanism, and the first half of a two part article on the precursors of Religious Humanism during the Age of Enlightenment, especially the Quakers and Deists. This first half focuses on the early Enlightenment period, while the next half in part 4b focuses on the latter half of the Enlightenment.
• religious humanism • society of friends • quakers • deists • deism
A Prayer For The Enlightenment Of Mankind
My response to the shock and dismay of September 9th, 2001
• mental health • mpd • did • recovery • 12 step
My response to the shock and dismay of September 9th, 2001
• mental health • mpd • did • recovery • 12 step
Bodhi Day: Anniversary of Buddha's Enlightenment
Do Buddhists have any winter holidays? As it is a religion of individual determinism, they can have as many as they want! But many observe the anniversary of Buddha's enlightenment on December 8.
• bodhi day • buddhism • buddhist holidays • buddhist observances • buddha's enlightenment
Do Buddhists have any winter holidays? As it is a religion of individual determinism, they can have as many as they want! But many observe the anniversary of Buddha's enlightenment on December 8.
• bodhi day • buddhism • buddhist holidays • buddhist observances • buddha's enlightenment
In Search of Enlightenment
How do myth, religion, alchemy, and gnosis all help us understand the individuation process?
• myth • religion • alchemy • gnosis • jung
How do myth, religion, alchemy, and gnosis all help us understand the individuation process?
• myth • religion • alchemy • gnosis • jung
Intro 4b: Late Enlightenment Precursors to Religious Humanism
Part of a series on Modern Humanism, and the second half of an article on precursors to Religious Humanism during the Enlightenment. This half focuses on the latter half of the Age of Enlightenment.
• religious humanism • humanism • enlightenment • age of reason • wollenscroft
Part of a series on Modern Humanism, and the second half of an article on precursors to Religious Humanism during the Enlightenment. This half focuses on the latter half of the Age of Enlightenment.
• religious humanism • humanism • enlightenment • age of reason • wollenscroft
Intro to Humanism, Part 5: Enlightenment Precursors to Secular Humanism
Precursors to Secular Humanism during the Enlightenment, including: Pantheism, the Encylopedists/Materialists, the Philosophes, Skepticism, and the Democrats.
• humanism • secular humanism • atheism • atheist • humanist
Precursors to Secular Humanism during the Enlightenment, including: Pantheism, the Encylopedists/Materialists, the Philosophes, Skepticism, and the Democrats.
• humanism • secular humanism • atheism • atheist • humanist
The Pre-Canadian Enlightenment
Although Canada did not exist as a country during the 18th Century, many events that happened then still have an impact on this nation today. The Enlightenment party brought everyone together.
• new france • 18th century • age of enlightenment • new world • acadians
Although Canada did not exist as a country during the 18th Century, many events that happened then still have an impact on this nation today. The Enlightenment party brought everyone together.
• new france • 18th century • age of enlightenment • new world • acadians
Thebes, City of Enlightenment...and Dust
Experience Luxor, the mystical Temple of Karnak, with it's a forest of columns, "The noblest architectural work, ever executed by human hands!" Visit Shrine of Sekhmet, the scarab, guardian of the sacred lake. Also Greece, Turkey Links
• luxor • karnak • archeological sites • journeys • armchair travels
Experience Luxor, the mystical Temple of Karnak, with it's a forest of columns, "The noblest architectural work, ever executed by human hands!" Visit Shrine of Sekhmet, the scarab, guardian of the sacred lake. Also Greece, Turkey Links
• luxor • karnak • archeological sites • journeys • armchair travels
Dakini
Dakinis are depicted as naked, beautfiul goddesses flying gracefully through the sky. What is their purpose and their real nature?
• buddhism • vajrayana • apsara • shakti • enlightenment
Dakinis are depicted as naked, beautfiul goddesses flying gracefully through the sky. What is their purpose and their real nature?
• buddhism • vajrayana • apsara • shakti • enlightenment
David Hume's Theory of Ideas
We often take ideas for granted, stepping from one to another as steps in the process of thought. But how do we procure our ideas? David Hume provides an answer.
• david hume • british empiricism • immanuel kant • theory of ideas • natural philosophy
We often take ideas for granted, stepping from one to another as steps in the process of thought. But how do we procure our ideas? David Hume provides an answer.
• david hume • british empiricism • immanuel kant • theory of ideas • natural philosophy
New-day Resolutions
Learn how to initiate the changes necessary to succeed in life. You can accomplish all your heart felt desires. Find out how!
• new years resolution • fitness goals • procrastinate • fitness routine • enlightenment
Learn how to initiate the changes necessary to succeed in life. You can accomplish all your heart felt desires. Find out how!
• new years resolution • fitness goals • procrastinate • fitness routine • enlightenment
The Life of the Buddha
Thel ife of the historical Buddha and how Buddhists remember the Enlightened One.
• buddha • buddhism • enlightenment • samsara • impermanence
Thel ife of the historical Buddha and how Buddhists remember the Enlightened One.
• buddha • buddhism • enlightenment • samsara • impermanence
The Romantic Movement
Romanticism takes root in Germany and England and Inspires the French Revolution, influencing art, literature and music.
• romantic movement • the enlightenment • the age of reason • romaticism • romanticism and germany
Romanticism takes root in Germany and England and Inspires the French Revolution, influencing art, literature and music.
• romantic movement • the enlightenment • the age of reason • romaticism • romanticism and germany
Voltaire and the Age of Reason
Brief biography and works of French great thinker Voltaire, known for Candide and Philosophical Letters.
• voltaire the age of reason • voltaire french thinker enlightenment • voltaire brief bio • voltaire candide • voltaire philosophical letters
Brief biography and works of French great thinker Voltaire, known for Candide and Philosophical Letters.
• voltaire the age of reason • voltaire french thinker enlightenment • voltaire brief bio • voltaire candide • voltaire philosophical letters
"Men Are Born Free"
On August 27, 1789 delegates to the French National Assembly had finally come to terms over an important document. Learn how a very small piece of paper helped keep the spirit of revolution alive and caused a king to lose his head.
• french revolution • declaration of the rights of man • age of enlightenment • louis xvi
On August 27, 1789 delegates to the French National Assembly had finally come to terms over an important document. Learn how a very small piece of paper helped keep the spirit of revolution alive and caused a king to lose his head.
• french revolution • declaration of the rights of man • age of enlightenment • louis xvi
Dealing with emotions (II)
In this second part, I examine the concrete means we can use to live rationally with our emotions.
• judgment • compassion • spirituality • spiritual • religion
In this second part, I examine the concrete means we can use to live rationally with our emotions.
• judgment • compassion • spirituality • spiritual • religion
Sir William Johnson, Baronet (1715-1774)
Biography of the consummate gentleman of the Age of Enlightenment, Sir William Johnson (1715-1774).
• 18th century • age of enlightenment • sir william johnson • colonial america • iroquois
Biography of the consummate gentleman of the Age of Enlightenment, Sir William Johnson (1715-1774).
• 18th century • age of enlightenment • sir william johnson • colonial america • iroquois
Soul Caring and Yoga
To grow spiritually, one must take care of the soul daily, and the practice of yoga illuminates self-knowledge and self-acceptance.
• soul • yoga • path • janet gormley • heart
To grow spiritually, one must take care of the soul daily, and the practice of yoga illuminates self-knowledge and self-acceptance.
• soul • yoga • path • janet gormley • heart
The Bible—For What It’s Worth: Three Passages of Wisdom
John Shelby Spong has written a wonderful new book called "The Sins of Scripture." In it he takes issue with those who claim the Bible is inerrant, and literally true, word for word. I share that view. But I still have found my Truth in those pages. I share them with you here. No matter your take on the Bible, these passages will enlighten. They can't help it. I'm sure you'll agree. Read on. . .
• fundamentalism • biblical inerrancy • new thought • liberal theology • bible
John Shelby Spong has written a wonderful new book called "The Sins of Scripture." In it he takes issue with those who claim the Bible is inerrant, and literally true, word for word. I share that view. But I still have found my Truth in those pages. I share them with you here. No matter your take on the Bible, these passages will enlighten. They can't help it. I'm sure you'll agree. Read on. . .
• fundamentalism • biblical inerrancy • new thought • liberal theology • bible
The Individual and the Collective
Between myopic categorizations of the individual and the collective lies the dynamic nature of Existence.
• spirituality • spiritual • religion • reason • objectivism
Between myopic categorizations of the individual and the collective lies the dynamic nature of Existence.
• spirituality • spiritual • religion • reason • objectivism
The Reiki Bliss by Linda Vaughan,RMT
This article is about the popular Japanese Healing Technique known as Reiki and the little discussed state of Satori that is associated with it at advanced levels.
• reiki • satori • enlightenment • healing • usui
This article is about the popular Japanese Healing Technique known as Reiki and the little discussed state of Satori that is associated with it at advanced levels.
• reiki • satori • enlightenment • healing • usui
Winter Solstice
Sam Wormley talks about the true meaning of the Solstice.
• solstice • death • history • rituals • spirituality
Sam Wormley talks about the true meaning of the Solstice.
• solstice • death • history • rituals • spirituality
Becoming More Spiritually Aware
To learn more about spiritual methods and practices, do you know how to begin? Here's a simplified approach to get you started toward your own future enlightenment.
• learning about alternative spirituality • spiritual enlightenment • spiritual methods and practices • visualizations • meditation
To learn more about spiritual methods and practices, do you know how to begin? Here's a simplified approach to get you started toward your own future enlightenment.
• learning about alternative spirituality • spiritual enlightenment • spiritual methods and practices • visualizations • meditation
Biggest Buddhist Stupa in the West
Buddhist stupas are spiritual monuments built to bring peace and harmony. Find out about the largest Tibetan Buddhist stupa in the western world, situated in Benalmadena
• tibetan buddhist • buddhist stupa • enlightenment • stupa benalmadena • tibetan art
Buddhist stupas are spiritual monuments built to bring peace and harmony. Find out about the largest Tibetan Buddhist stupa in the western world, situated in Benalmadena
• tibetan buddhist • buddhist stupa • enlightenment • stupa benalmadena • tibetan art
Buddhist Economics
Payutto, a Thai Buddhist, examines how Buddhists can live within market economies and how they can develop a new way of economic thinking to help make the lives they want
• buddhist economics • buddhism • economics • social theory • enlightenment
Payutto, a Thai Buddhist, examines how Buddhists can live within market economies and how they can develop a new way of economic thinking to help make the lives they want
• buddhist economics • buddhism • economics • social theory • enlightenment
European Intellectual Movements
Humanism, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment and Romaniticism all helped shape societies in Western Euope, as well as the world at large.
• humanism • the scientific revolution • the enlightenment • romaniticism • the romantic movement
Humanism, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment and Romaniticism all helped shape societies in Western Euope, as well as the world at large.
• humanism • the scientific revolution • the enlightenment • romaniticism • the romantic movement
Frederick the Great
Frederick the Great brought prosperity to Prussia during the 18th century, establishing The Enlightenment and fighting wars with Austria, Russia and France.
• frederick the great • king of prussia • the seven years war • frederick ii prussia • frederick william prussia
Frederick the Great brought prosperity to Prussia during the 18th century, establishing The Enlightenment and fighting wars with Austria, Russia and France.
• frederick the great • king of prussia • the seven years war • frederick ii prussia • frederick william prussia
Gender Bias in Scientific World
Are women innately ill suited to scientific inquiry? Harvard's last President thinks so. What do others say?
• gender • inequality • harvard • lawrence summers • ben barres
Are women innately ill suited to scientific inquiry? Harvard's last President thinks so. What do others say?
• gender • inequality • harvard • lawrence summers • ben barres
Genocide in the New World
The arrival of Columbus in the New World ushered in an unprecedented era of wanton destruction, slaughter and abuse in the name of Christian enlightenment.
• columbus • genocide • new world • caribbean • hatney
The arrival of Columbus in the New World ushered in an unprecedented era of wanton destruction, slaughter and abuse in the name of Christian enlightenment.
• columbus • genocide • new world • caribbean • hatney
Good Drugs, Bad Drugs
Is there such a thing as a 'good' drug vs. a 'bad' one from a spiritual perspective, or is the interpretation primarily political?
• good drugs • bad drugs • entheogens • psychotropics • gateway to enlightenment
Is there such a thing as a 'good' drug vs. a 'bad' one from a spiritual perspective, or is the interpretation primarily political?
• good drugs • bad drugs • entheogens • psychotropics • gateway to enlightenment
Ninon de L'Enclos
Ninon de L'Enclos was one of the most famous and controversial French women of the 17th century, and her name remains synonymous with beauty and wit.
• ninon de l'enclos • seventeenth century • grand siècle • french history • enlightenment
Ninon de L'Enclos was one of the most famous and controversial French women of the 17th century, and her name remains synonymous with beauty and wit.
• ninon de l'enclos • seventeenth century • grand siècle • french history • enlightenment
Revolutionary Republican Values
The American political process was parented by the Age of Enlightenment and the Age of Reason. Another ancestor in the family tree was the Ancient Roman Republic.
• republican values • roman republic • political cause of the american revolution • age of enlightenment • age of reason
The American political process was parented by the Age of Enlightenment and the Age of Reason. Another ancestor in the family tree was the Ancient Roman Republic.
• republican values • roman republic • political cause of the american revolution • age of enlightenment • age of reason
The Intellectual Origins of Race
In order to resolve racial conflict today, we must understand when, why, and where the idea of race came from.
• definition of race • origin of race • philosophy • race • kant
In order to resolve racial conflict today, we must understand when, why, and where the idea of race came from.
• definition of race • origin of race • philosophy • race • kant
The Jesuits
Ignatius of Loyola establishes the Jesuit Order to stop the spread of Protestantism in the 16th Century.
• ignatius of loyola • decline of jesuits • activities of jesuit order • jesuits in america • matteo ricci
Ignatius of Loyola establishes the Jesuit Order to stop the spread of Protestantism in the 16th Century.
• ignatius of loyola • decline of jesuits • activities of jesuit order • jesuits in america • matteo ricci
18th Century American Furniture Styles
The furniture styles of the 18th Century were a reflection of the changing world at the time and were considered more as an art than a craft.
• 18th century society • 18th century culture • american furniture • antiques • collectibles
The furniture styles of the 18th Century were a reflection of the changing world at the time and were considered more as an art than a craft.
• 18th century society • 18th century culture • american furniture • antiques • collectibles
Ancient nature consciousness, part 2: shamanism
Various crises in my life have driven me back, time and again, to nature. These intense episodes may relate to the most ancient known form of religious experience: shamanism.
• nature • consciousness • shamanism • meditate • loneliness
Various crises in my life have driven me back, time and again, to nature. These intense episodes may relate to the most ancient known form of religious experience: shamanism.
• nature • consciousness • shamanism • meditate • loneliness
Consumerism as a spiritual good
We should blame the religions of the world for making material needs subservient to spiritual needs.
• greed • material • materialism • consumeurism • progress
We should blame the religions of the world for making material needs subservient to spiritual needs.
• greed • material • materialism • consumeurism • progress
Cynicism: The Art of Seeing Things As They Are
Cynicism is underrated as a path to truth. Here is a short history of the this philosophy--from the Greek, Diogenes (the most famous philosopher cynic), straight on through to William Butler Yeats and Ambrose Bierce to a college friend. A little ditty, a shameless parody of a Yeats poem is offered also for your edification.
• cynic • cynicism • skepticism • diogenes • yeats
Cynicism is underrated as a path to truth. Here is a short history of the this philosophy--from the Greek, Diogenes (the most famous philosopher cynic), straight on through to William Butler Yeats and Ambrose Bierce to a college friend. A little ditty, a shameless parody of a Yeats poem is offered also for your edification.
• cynic • cynicism • skepticism • diogenes • yeats
Dealing with emotions (I)
In this first part, I examine the nature of emotions and what it means to "deal" with them.
• emotion • logic • instinct • instincts • biology
In this first part, I examine the nature of emotions and what it means to "deal" with them.
• emotion • logic • instinct • instincts • biology
Death from a rational perspective (I)
In the first part, I examine the beliefs in the afterlife and reincarnation, and find them both severely contradictory.
• death • reincarnation • afterlife • self • identity
In the first part, I examine the beliefs in the afterlife and reincarnation, and find them both severely contradictory.
• death • reincarnation • afterlife • self • identity
Death from a rational perspective (II)
In this second part, I discuss death from a spiritual perspective.
• death • reincarnation • mind • life • theism
In this second part, I discuss death from a spiritual perspective.
• death • reincarnation • mind • life • theism
Foundation series - The nature of Reason
In this first article about foundations, I discuss the nature of Reason, and its validation against faith and belief.
• faith • belief • logic • reality • knowledge
In this first article about foundations, I discuss the nature of Reason, and its validation against faith and belief.
• faith • belief • logic • reality • knowledge
Foundation series : Enlightened morality (I)
In this first part, I discuss what morality means in a rational context, and examine two spiritual issues.
• morality • value • values • virtue • virtues
In this first part, I discuss what morality means in a rational context, and examine two spiritual issues.
• morality • value • values • virtue • virtues