Wave of Bliss

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

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THE WAVE OF BLISS
professional. How else can I comment on Jainism that to me is a million dollar way of life. Above all, understanding the way life works and situations. But it has not made me a very patient person.....yet!"
Here is what several young and old Americans of different National origins have to say on what Jain Philosophy meant to them in daily life. Elizabeth Cattel (over 80) writes:
"Few of us hear words of wisdom spoken in our homes, or where we work, or by our peers; and even our colleges and universities teach mainly the knowledge of cold intellect that William Blake deplored as 'Single vision and Newton's sleep.' And our culture conditions us to self-interest and material acquisition. Therefore, how meaningful it is to hear Gurudev Chitrabhanu speak significant wisdom, tell us how in meditation to find the Permanent Self, and for us to be in his presence which radiates a spiritual vitality."
“I have been able to fulfill my 'most dearest wish: to become a total vegetarian! I've become immensely sensitive to the idea of non-violence and, even more important of not judging others who are not. I've understood that others do not have to have the same philosophy as I do and still be of value. Also, the satsang of our Jain Centre has meant a lot to me. Watching the lives of students who had studied before me, inspired me, during difficult moments to carry on until the time when I felt successful myself, most of the time!"
Edith observes:
"Empathic Psychotherapist: Solves problems of relationships, career, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, anger,
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