Wave of Bliss

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

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LOOKING UP TO THE TEACHER
guilt..... "Such advertisements appear daily. I was possessed with the whole bunch of these emotions. I ran to a therapist. It helped, like aspirin, a few hours or days. I looked for many 'magicians' who would really solve my problems. I discovered there was no solution. However, determined in my desperate search for a little peace of mind, I finally found, after a long and painful journey, what I was seeking: The Jain Philosophy taught by the Great Master Gurudev Shree Chitrabhanu. After just a few lectures, not therapeutic sessions, I discovered the secret: Nobody can solve problems from the outside. It is an inside job! With Gurudev's teachings, I am on the complex road of breaking with my conformity, traditions and habits, as I am being transformed into a happy, healthy, and peaceful human being." Myriam writes:
"Seven years ago with a life not having any purpose and meaning — always looking for outside satisfaction and running from one attachment to another attraction - I found something to fill up that inner emptiness and remove the pain of loneliness. Studying with Gurudev brought structure and the gradual cleansing of my mind — letting go of selfishness, greed, anger, bitterness, in order to experience compassion, love and understanding. I got closer to some sort of inner peace. It also helped me to gather the energy to complete a Masters Degree. Today I am in a profession in the helping field, which gives me satisfaction. My relationships have improved, especially with my parents whom I can now appreciate and respect."
Lucille gives her impressions in the following words:
"The main thing I learned is that what I was looking for outside for years and years was to be found within and