Philosophy of Soul and Matter

Author(s): Chitrabhanu, Clare Rosenfield
Publisher: Jain Meditation International Center

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China. The result of this impact is reflected in the continuous recycling of nature's elements, in the process of molecules joining together and separating from one another ad infinitum.
Whereas the insentient process has no aim to its movement other than the integration and disintegration of molecules, sentient has a direction. Soul energy wants to sprout upward like a flame until it has reached its destination. When sentient moves, it takes the direction of its life's quest—to uncover its reality, to live in a state of complete knowledge, to reveal its blissful loving nature. Its upward movement comes to rest only when it attains its highest peak, its point of fruition and perfection. For that it has to complete its mission, fulfill its commitments to the world of living beings, and smoothe all the rough edges of heart.
According to this ancient philosophy, space is that which gives space to all substances, allowing them to move and evolve and live according to their own nature. It applies to the internal space as well as to the external world. In meditation, you become aware of your inner space, your inner life. You touch it when you touch your breath. Inwardly you feel the peace which comes with the increasing of spacious space. You feel your entire body to be filled with this
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