Spirituality FAQ

What is spirituality?
What is meditation and dhyana?
Is there some kind of dogma or rules that are followed?
How are the teachings here different from my religion?
What about us is perfect?

What is spirituality?
Simply put, spirituality is that which is in harmony with our spirit or soul, the part of us that outlasts our physical bodies. To have very real experiences of the Divine is part of the natural course of human evolution. It is a path of love, wisdom, freedom and creativity.

What is meditation and dhyana?
Meditation has been interpreted by so many different people in this age, that its real meaning can be subject to debate. Dhyana is an ancient sanskrit word that predates by thousands of years the word "meditation." For this reason, Dhyana is the word that is used in clarification of this particular definition of meditation. Dhyana is the journey from the mind to the deepest areas of our own inner being and heart. It is the gradual transition from mortality to immortality. This is done by subtly withdrawing the mind from the world of the senses and focusing our energies inward to the part of us that is free, individual and without limit. As we consciously choose this path, worlds of blissful radiance and hitherto unexplored metaphysical experiences unfold within us.

Is there some kind of dogma or rules that are followed?
Because spirituality is evolutionary, there are no real mistakes. We have an inherent ability to move on and grow through our individual choices of trial and error. Freedom of will is highly cherished; there are no formal rules. Over time spiritual people learn to live in harmony with universal laws, revealed in the course of an inner journey.

How are the teachings here different from my religion?

First, Divinity.com is not a religion. The teachings available here can be utilized to provide a unique perspective on your religion and aid in its appreciation even more. It is a universal, spiritual philosophy that is designed to heal, empower and inspire.

It is possible, however, that certain interpreted elements of a religion can cause suffering and be disempowering. This, in and of itself, is a controversial statement; especially considering that we are asked to adopt the tenants of a religious dogma, without question, into our lives. This can be a way that Divinity.com is different from religion. We do not ask you to accept the teachings here at face value. You are encouraged to experiment with them; try them on. Keep what you like, discard what you don't like. If you do not feel comfortable with a certain idea expressed here, try a different one! It's a smorgasbord!

Another potential conflict that is worth mentioning is Divinity.com's stand on the concept of sin. In Christianity and some other religions, we are taught that we are all sinners and that there is something inherently wrong with all of us. We do not dispute these truths. However, we stress that it is very important not to spend too much time dwelling on this. For although there are parts of us that are flawed, there are parts of us that are perfect! If we repeat "we are sinners" like a mantra, over and over in our heads, life really becomes a miserable experience! Disasters and calamities are attracted to us like magnets. Life becomes more of a struggle then is necessary. Some religions, however, place a surprising amount of focus on the "sinner" aspect of life so much so that going to Church is more like a funeral then the celebration it should be.

What about us is perfect?

Our potential to love without conditions is what is perfect. "Potential" is stressed here, because not many of us are in touch with this aspect. If more focus is placed on love and less on some of the more negatively regarded aspects of religion like sin, then this world would be a much happier place. Click for more information on our inherent spiritual perfection.

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