Category: Comparative Theology 比较灵学
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New Age Channeling vs. Traditional Shamanic Practices: A Comparative Analysis
Introduction The concept of communicating with other dimensions has been present in human cultures for millennia. Traditional shamanic practices and modern New Age channeling both aim to establish contact with non-physical entities, spiritual guides, and otherworldly beings. However, these approaches differ significantly in their methods, philosophies, and societal reception. This essay explores the similarities and…
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The Holographic Universe: A Projection from the Primacy of Consciousness
Introduction Modern physics and ancient spiritual traditions converge on a profound idea: the universe as we experience it is not fundamental, but a projection from a deeper reality. This aligns with both the Holographic Universe Theory and the Primacy of Consciousness, suggesting that what we perceive as a solid, physical reality is instead an illusion—Maya,…
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The Primacy of Consciousness and Its Role in the Uncertainty Principle and Quantum Entanglement
Introduction Quantum mechanics presents a reality that is fundamentally different from the classical Newtonian world. Among its most perplexing aspects are the Uncertainty Principle and Quantum Entanglement—phenomena that defy conventional notions of determinism, locality, and separateness. These features suggest that at the deepest level of reality, the observer and the observed are intrinsically connected, and…
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The Observer Effect and the Primacy of Consciousness
Introduction The observer effect in quantum mechanics is one of the most profound mysteries in modern physics. It suggests that the very act of observation can determine the behavior of quantum particles, shifting them from a state of probability (wavefunction) into a definite state (particle). This phenomenon challenges our classical understanding of reality and has…
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David Bohm’s Plasma and the Buddhist Perspective on Freedom within the Collective
Introduction The question of whether an individual can be free within a collective is an age-old inquiry that has philosophical, spiritual, and scientific implications. In physics, David Bohm’s research on plasma revealed that electrons in a plasma state do not behave as isolated particles but rather as part of an interconnected whole, displaying a form…
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The Rich Man and the Challenge of Detachment: A Lesson in Spiritual Priorities
The story of Jesus instructing a rich man to sell his possessions and follow him, as recounted in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, presents a profound lesson on spiritual priorities, detachment, and the nature of true wealth. While the directive to sell all possessions was a personal challenge to this particular individual, the…
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From Man to Human: The Legal and Spiritual Deconstruction of Identity
Introduction The transition from “man” to “human” in language and legal constructs reflects a deeper secularization of society, transforming our understanding of self-identity, legal personhood, and spiritual essence. The evolution of these terms has reshaped societal structures, philosophical outlooks, and the fundamental relationship between individuals and governance. Etymological Foundations Man and Manussa: The Noble and…
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Phaedo – Socrates’ Way To Escape Reincarnation
斐多 – 苏格拉底 解脱轮回之道 In Plato’s Phaedo, Socrates outlines a path to escape the cycle of reincarnation 脱离轮回. Central to this concept is the distinction 区分between the soul 灵魂 and the body 身体. Socrates posits that the soul is imprisoned 束缚 within the body which is mortal and corrupting, a consequence of past actions and…
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Original Buddhism Is Entirely A Psychotherapy
In a previous article, I explored the origins of English words like therapeutic, therapy, and therapist, all stemming from the Greek word therapeutae. This word is linked to a Jewish-Buddhist sect that received teachings from Gautama Buddha in Alexandria, Egypt, courtesy of a Buddhist emissary from India. I recently came across an article penned by…
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Therapeutae – the Theravada Origin of Gnostic Christianity
The origins of Gnostic Christianity can be traced back to the Therapeutae, a group of Jewish mystics who migrated from Babylon around 300 BC to Alexandria, after the founding of the city by Alexander the Great in 332 B.C. Alexandria then became the cultural capital of the known world. Scholars from all over the world…
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