Author: James Swartz

Inquirer: Karma + Life experiences both past and present + Environment = thoughts.The Karma part is the one a lot of people can’t understand...

James:  Yes, from one point of view. No, from another.  Of course it depends on your definition of enlightenment.  If there is such a...

I appear here one fine day I come from far away exhaled, aspirated, prestigitated by God, you’ll say I see you kneeling there somewhere...

First, your need a bit of basic existential knowledge. Think carefully about this. You experience two selves, one positive, disciplined, and happy, the other...

Advaita Vedanta does not aim to “reveal” your true Self (Atman),although it seems to,as the Self is already self-evident and ever-present. It is your...

It is true that probably ninety five percent of spiritual teachers these days tout enlightenment as some kind of experiential happening. They lead you...

Dear Charles, It’s time to either write off the notion that you are a serious seeker or admit that you don’t have your own...

As a Mahayanist, and I know many people disagree with me, my understanding is that nirvana and enlightenment are not exactly the same. As...

Time as a continuum can be divided into past present and future. The past can be divided into yesterday, last week and last...

Hi James, Greetings from Belgium and… Happy New Year. I hope you’re doing fine and that you’re enjoying this Christmas time. As you may...