"Rumi said “The lamp is different, but the light is the same. Love alone can end their quarrel. Love alone comes to the rescue when you cry for help against their arguments.”"
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Listening, talking and sharing
Started Jul 11, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
In July 2012 Anand Krishna visited Los Angeles to attend the Congress of Indonesian Diaspora and to lead a spiritual gathering in Ojai, California. We had only a brief time together, but here are…Continue
the greatest achievement in life
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ron Krumpos Feb 24, 2012. 9 Replies 1 Like
What would be your greatest achievement in life? Have you reached it yet? What would be the greatest achievement for all people?The 2012 version of my free ebook "the greatest achievement in life"…Continue
Tags: Mysticism, Interfaith, Achievements
Heaven and Hell
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ron Krumpos Oct 13, 2011. 33 Replies 0 Likes
Heaven is union with the divine. Hell is separation from the divine. They are modes of being, not places.Continue
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- Religion / Faith
- Nonaligned, but respectful of all religions and have friends of many faiths. Raised Christian (Congregationalist), attended college in India, worked in Thailand, visited nine Muslim countries (four trips to Egypt, three to Indonesia, Lebanon and Turkey), and three visits to Israel.
- I have attended the Parliament of Religions:
- Never
- Local Religious Community / Interfaith Affiliation:
- None at the present.
- I have come to PeaceNext looking for:
- networking, interreligious exploration
- I am inspired by:
- Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, Nobel physicist, who invited me to the University of Chicago's Yerkes Observatory. He introduced me to mysticism and the universality of the Universe.
Swami Nikhilananda, founder of the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda Center in New York, who spent many hours privately teaching me that mystical awareness is beyond philosophy or religion.
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, then V.P. of India and later President, who met with me in Lucknow and Delhi and taught that we can be active in this world without being of this world.
Also, a professor of philosophy in Kyoto, a Zen abbot and a Cistercian monk on Lantau, a Quaker missionary in Victoria, Hong Kong, a Therevada monk at Nakhon Pathom, a Hindu priest on Bali, a Vajrayana abbot in Kathmandu, a sadhu/scholar in Lucknow, a Sufi shaykh in Teheran, a professor of political science (and shaykh) in Cairo, a member of the Knesset, a professor of history and a Greek Orthodox monk in Jersusalem, a retired police inspector in Copenhagen, an Anglican bishop in Bath, England, and the chairman of an American global bank in New York: true mystics who I have met and learned from.
- My favorite spiritual places:
- The Vatican, Jerusalem, Luxor, Varanasi, Nakhon Pathom, and Nara, each of which I visited.
- Interreligious causes I care about:
- Mysticism as a bridge between faiths.
- Changes I am working toward in my community:
- Helping others to understand and accept our shared spiritual essence.
- About Me:
- The only "Ron Krumpos" on the Internet. Retired after a career in sales management for international airlines and luxury hotels. Met 19 true mystics from five faiths beginning in 1959. Seeking to convey their teachings as applicable to contemporary (and eternal) life. They gave me their insights freely, which is why my e-book at www.suprarational.org is free. Personal background on https://profiles.google.com/114681827259561689716/about
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2009 In L.A. with wife Rose
2010 Our 40th anniversary
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The Sun does not rise in the East and set in the West;
that is an illusion caused by the rotation of Earth.
Life does not begin at this birth and end with death;
that is a fleeting moment in the eternal Life we all share.
2009 In L.A. with wife Rose
2010 Our 40th anniversary
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The Sun does not rise in the East and set in the West;
that is an illusion caused by the rotation of Earth.
Life does not begin at this birth and end with death;
that is a fleeting moment in the eternal Life we all share.
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Ron Krumpos commented on mary jane miller's blog post NEW "CONNECTED UNIVERSE" THEORY"This is fascinating, Mary Jane. As you probably know, Dr. Haramein has some detractors, too "
Ron Krumpos replied to alan F.Wright's discussion MYSTICISM"Hi Alan and thanks for your kind comments on my blog. Hopefully you will read my full ebook at some time.
You are 91, I am 74, but our spiritual journey continues. Having a 'mystical experience' is nice...maintaining an ongoing…"
Ron Krumpos posted a blog postA divine formula?
Albert Einstein revolutionized physics with his Special Theory of Relativity. His formula, E=mc², states that energy equals mass at the speed of light squared. Perhaps we can reinterpret that formula to help clarify the correlation between divine Essence, matter and consciousness: E=mcf(x). Unlike the speed of light there are no exact measurements for consciousness. In this hypothetical formula, basic consciousness may be of insects, to the second power of animals and to the third power the…See More
Mystic Tourist commented on Ron Krumpos's blog post Mysticism is not..."Money is irrelevant. It has no bearing on a persons worth. When we realize its irrelevance the law of abundance can be demonstrated. It can be seen when an individual manifests the truth that is contained in a vow of poverty. There is no…"
Ron Krumpos commented on Ron Krumpos's blog post Mysticism is not..."Rebekah, money may buy the necessities of this life: food, shelter, clothing, medicines, etc. Money can seldom buy happiness, peace and personal fulfillment. Money can never "buy" spiritual divine love, divine knowledge and divine grace.…"
Rebekah commented on Ron Krumpos's blog post Mysticism is not..."This is the issue of the day. We perceive peace between all peoples and much common ground within the training and practicing of Religious mysticism. Once in this state of mind, it is agreeable, and we may interact well, outside of the…"
Ron Krumpos posted a blog postThe divine is not...
Scriptures, theologians and many religious leaders tell us what the divine is by listing grandiose attributes. Most mystics worship personal aspects of the divine, but they also speak of what it is not. Many of them said that the divine essence is nothing, i.e. no thing, that it is immanent in all things, yet is transcendent to everything. Mystics consider this seeming paradox to be a positive negation. Avidya, non-knowledge in Sanskrit, is used in Buddhism for our “spiritual ignorance”…See More
Ron Krumpos commented on The Parliament of Religions's blog post The Nones Are Off the Bus, and Many of Them are Alls"Ian, it seems Rev. Anne is speaking of the 'Nones' in your first paragraph, rather than the second. Many young adults say they are "spiritual, not religious." For most of them, however, that is a rather nebulous statement. The…"
Ron Krumpos commented on The Parliament of Religions's blog post Dalai Lama Speaks in Favor of Female Successor"In the past, some Buddhist monks said that if their Nuns pray fervently enough, earn enough alms for their order, and follow the monks well enough they might be fortunate enough to be reborn as a man. Many nuns today, especially in the West,…"
Ron Krumpos commented on The Parliament of Religions's blog post The Nones Are Off the Bus, and Many of Them are Alls"Excellent Rev. Benvenuti. Yes, we Nones, especially us Alls, are not constrained by the dogmas, doctrines, or prohibitions of any religion, but most of us are respectful of the followers of all faiths.
You do not have to be religious or…"
Ron Krumpos posted a blog postThe big picture
We often bring our own baggage to this life’s experiences and are so concerned with how we appear that we cannot clearly observe what is directly in front of us, nor what is happening all around us. Some call this tunnel vision; mystics call it spiritual ignorance. When you gaze at life with dark glasses of your self, through lenses that are clouded with your ego and individuality, you confuse the apparent with the real. You must remove those glasses to see this life as it is. We are so…See More
Ron Krumpos commented on Thanh Tu Phap's blog post Tired"Everyone has a right to be tired the negative events happening in our world. The news carries reports of them daily. If we all give up trying to improve our life and/or the lives of other, however, the situation will only become worse."
Ron Krumpos posted a blog postSome differences
(True mysticism transcends the diversity of religions) Mystics’ experiences may be quite similar, still their techniques and interpretations varied. Reading about mysticism in Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, the Kabbalah of Judaism, and Sufism of Islam you will find many differences. In this life, people differ. Schools of mysticism in each religion recognized that seekers had distinctive inclinations. Most aspirants respond best to devotional approaches, many of them were more…See More
Ron Krumpos posted a blog postLooking beyond
The divine is in you; you are not as yet in the divine. The greatest achievement in life is living in the infinite and eternal within us. Seeking the absolute and ultimate—the mystical quest—is a part of everyone’s life, still we seldom consciously and actively participate in it. You must truly believe in divine oneness and the possibility of reuniting in this life. Belief alone will not bring divine union, but too much doubt will probably ensure not being fully awakened to it. You must…See More
Ron Krumpos posted a blog postReality is One
Divine Reality is infinitely here and eternally now, not within the spatial or temporal constraints of earthly realities. No words can ever describe ultimate Reality, yet a single word might suffice: One. Some people call it omniscient, omnipotent and omnipresent; some mystics speak of the One* underlying the many, the Real within all and beyond any of the apparent real. It is what is here and now. Using Allah, (celestial) Buddha, God, ha-Shem, Ishvara, or other words does not change…See More
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A divine formula?
Posted on May 5, 2013 at 2:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Albert Einstein revolutionized physics with his Special Theory of Relativity. His formula, E=mc², states that energy equals mass at the speed of light squared. Perhaps we can reinterpret that formula to help clarify the correlation between…
The divine is not...
Posted on April 28, 2013 at 2:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Scriptures, theologians and many religious leaders tell us what the divine is by listing grandiose attributes. Most mystics worship personal aspects of the divine, but they also speak of what it is not. Many of…
The big picture
Posted on April 21, 2013 at 12:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
We often bring our own baggage to this life’s experiences and are so concerned with how we appear that we cannot clearly observe what is directly in front of us, nor what is happening all around us. Some call this tunnel vision; mystics call it spiritual ignorance. When you gaze at life with dark glasses of your self, through lenses that are clouded with your ego and individuality,…
Some differences
Posted on April 13, 2013 at 4:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
(True mysticism transcends the diversity of religions)
Mystics’ experiences may be quite similar, still their techniques and interpretations varied. Reading about mysticism in Buddhism,…
Comment Wall (23 comments)
- At 1:42am on March 26, 2013,
Ian Fraser said… I like your comment about re-invigorating PeaceNext. I, like many others, drifted away from at least weekly visits to see who is saying what about areas of religion and the spiritual life which interest me. Apart from State of Formation writers, who appear to prefer to keep their discussions within that peer group, most other earlier contributors seem to have dropped out. Credit to you, you are one of a handful who kept contributing. Maybe PeaceNext is settling into its longterm function, which, while less active than immediately after the 2009 Parliament, might be more sustainable.
- At 5:56am on June 30, 2012, Nils Horn gave Ron Krumpos a gift…
- At 1:54pm on May 23, 2012,
Sri Shuddhaanandaa Brahmachari said… Thank you Ron! I am delighted to be here and start interacting with all the beautiful souls on this site. I know I met many of you at the 2004 Parliament. And, yes, God willing, I plan to attend the Parliament in 2014. Baba
- At 10:43am on October 25, 2011,
Betsy Whitfill said… Dear Ron,
Thank you for your perceptive comment. Could it be that during this time of widespread institutional renewals, religion may become infused with renewed spiritual energy and contribute to the uniting of people of goodwill no matter what the tradition?
Best wishes,
Betsy
- At 6:20pm on February 05, 2011, Rev. Oloye Aina Olomo Iyalase gave Ron Krumpos a gift…
- At 9:32am on January 23, 2011,
Brahma Kumar Yudhisthir said… Hello Dear Ron,
It's very nice to befriend you.Moments of friendship are rare moments of eternity that lead the friends to the metaphysical world of immortality.Let's work jointly for the same.
Thanking you with thoughts divine.
B K Yudhisthir
- At 5:22am on July 30, 2010, Adolph Morrison gave Ron Krumpos a gift…
- At 8:58am on July 29, 2010, Norma Iris Rivera-Diaz gave Ron Krumpos a gift…
- At 1:07pm on July 3, 2010, Mystic Tourist said…
- Happy to be your friend Ron.
- At 11:24am on May 20, 2010,
Rajesh Ananda said… - Thanks for the follow!
- At 2:00am on April 17, 2010,
Peter Raymond Calvert said… - Hi Ron, I'm reading your book with interest. I have proceeded along a similar path, having received a spiritual teaching during the last 15 years of meditation, and now planning to publish it. First though, I plan to test it with some research, and make that the basis of a master degree at my local uni. I attended PWR at Melbourne, seeking persons of like mind and authorship of similar material, and found none. I'm very pleased to have this network set up so I can do online what was impossible or at least unattained in person. :-)
- At 12:26am on April 1, 2010,
Dr. Bhuka Bijumiro-Jjumiro said… - It gives me hope every time I find one who can say he or she is a sincere seeker of the Truth or The Supreme Being, Divine Unity or Consciousness. Not very many people in the world today make the difference between institutionalized religions and pure spirituality or mysticism. Or, again, the Path of the Saints. It gives me hope that more and more souls are awakening towards the true purpose of a human birth which is perfect enlightenment or total consciousness. It does not matter what name or word one uses to describe it as long as it gives the individual soul infinite joy, bliss and perfect freedom from involuntary births and deaths. Bhuka Bijumiro-Jjumiro
- At 3:51pm on March 22, 2010, Swami Meera Puri said…
- Thank you Ron for offering your friendship. Your seeking an understanding of what this life is all about is very familiar to me, and I would guess to many others who subscribe to PeaceNext. I did attend the Parliament in Melbourne, and my thoughts were that it has to come down to the grass roots connections amongst faiths and beliefs - this is where true change can take place. But leaders have their role to play in setting an example and leading the way. Look forward to future communications.
May the blessings of the Divine illuminate your heart and your soul.
Swami Meera Puri
- At 5:07am on March 14, 2010, Brahma Kumar Yudhisthir said…
- Hello, Dear Ron Krumpos,
Godly remembrances to you.
Very glad to accept you as a friend. Let' know ourselves as souls,our true spiritual identity, and treat all with soul-consciousness.
Thanking you with thoughts divine.
Brahma kumar Yudjisthir
- At 8:01pm on March 02, 2010, Bridget Brown gave Ron Krumpos a gift…
- At 4:40am on March 2, 2010,
Rajendra Shelke said… - Thank you, Ron. It is nice to have you as a friend.
-Rajendra
- At 11:42am on March 1, 2010,
Vincent Pizzuto said… - Thanks Ron. I log on here only infrequently but I look forward to any connections we might share.
Blessings,
vincent
- At 6:44am on February 22, 2010, Rev. Doju D. Freire gave Ron Krumpos a gift…
- At 5:46pm on February 21, 2010, Ginny Findlow said…
- Hi Ron - I agree about the mysticism - its 'above' thought, links us all [the glue of the universe] - its what we [christians] call the holy spirit. You went straight into it via eastern meditation stuff: most folk in the west are too heavily cerebral and remain in the dogma/behaviour realm. But the ones that do make it have used 'the church' to get there! and we stay because faith and love are fostered by being together. [the stuff in john 14 before Jesus goes to his death] Not to mention playing the organ for them every sunday! - its what you do in a small community of 850.
I dont know HOW to use my photo as a logo - I thought it happened automatically once you uploaded it. [I am IT uproficient - vERY!! - but trying.]
- At 11:46am on February 20, 2010, Ven. Tenzin Lhadron gave Ron Krumpos a gift…
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