Expanding Mind Expanding Mind - Diamond Truths - 04.03.17
Mar 30, 2017
A. Hameed Ali, a respected spiritual leader and founder of the Diamond Approach, dives into the complexities of truth in today's post-truth era. He discusses the importance of subjective truths and promotes a grounded path in spiritual inquiry. The conversation explores diverse spiritual experiences, the transformative journey of consciousness, and the challenges posed by fundamentalism. Ali emphasizes the necessity of embracing pluralism and genuine human connections, especially as digital platforms reshape our understanding of spiritual teachings.
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Truth as Personal Experience
- Spiritual truth is found through personal, subjective experience of consciousness and being.
- Truth varies from ordinary, conditioned experience to universal spiritual realities beyond relative beliefs.
Thinking's Role in Spirituality
- Thinking is integral to spiritual experience and inquiry, not merely an obstacle.
- Thought can itself be investigated as a doorway to deeper states of consciousness and realization.
Question Spiritual Experiences
- Examine your spiritual experiences critically to discern truth from delusion.
- Maintain openness and humility, continually questioning and deepening your understanding.
