Wave of Bliss

Author(s): N P Jain
Publisher: Jain Meditation International Centre

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LOOKING UP TO THE TEACHER
that it is accessible to all people. Namaste, Gurudev Chandraprabha Sagarji'.
'Meditation, school and all things are proceeding very well. There are ups and downs but with upayoga practices, the progress is towards smoothness an equanimity. Deep, deep insights (consciousness evolution) occur with the practice of Ratnatraya'. Three jewels: right knowledge, right vision, right practice.
Gurudev, deep within this heart is 'Sraddha' (faith) which, when the inner activity has become calm, leaves monkhood still as the personal humble objective. It is not even an objective; it is as if it has to be. It is as if it is a necessity in one's life; a completion. This attitude may be erroneous and please state if it is. Maturity is a task for me to achieve, but with the mature steadfastness of an elephant, monkhood and Jain Dharma are my love'.
'However, it appears that Sadhuhood is not a simple matter to achieve under the present circumstances. For one who pursues the teaching of Mahavira and wishes to transcend sectarian differences, this perhaps is not possible. Or put another way, for one who sees great merit in both main sects and the benefits from the opportunity to participate in both sects, this participation also may not be possible. Some people here have said that it would be of benefit to the Jains in North America if one studies and becomes an Upadhyaya first. This would satisfy a community need in North America and also provide the opportunity for 'trans-sectarian' study and participation. This would further allow a greater overview of the present situation and permit a specific direction to be more easily taken when at a later date, the time for diksha (renunciation) is seen to be more appropriate for all concerned. What are your thoughts on this matter? It can