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I would have to say that elist group such as this one, are very much in keeping

with Satsang.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 26, 2008

Satsang

Gathering for Truth

Satsang is a Sanskrit word combining " satya " meaning " truth " and " sangha "

meaning " group. " It describes a gathering of people for the purpose of spiritual

truth. Satsang is often used when referring to a meeting with a guru or a

spiritual mentor. During Satsang, participants read inspiring words, discuss its

teachings, meditate, and find ways to bring this awareness into daily life.

 

While attending services or spiritual study groups can be thought of as

participating in Satsangs, this practice can also apply to any group of people

that are gathered to inspire one another and express the truth free from

judgment. A Satsang can be a group of people that are gathered to sing, play, or

listen to music. All that needs to be there is the intention to inspire one

another and tell the truth. A Satsang can also be a support group, book club,

yoga class, or meeting between friends for coffee or conversation. We don’t

need to be in a place of worship or supervised by appointed leaders to

experience the truth. The truth can be found in every moment and it can be

experienced with anyone. Spending time with someone who enlightens us can be as

simple as visiting with a grandmother or talking to a best friend.

 

There is wis

dom to be gleaned from being with people even when the gatherings are not

specifically intended for personal improvement or spiritual transformation. Any

occasion we are gathered with people who understand and support us can be a

spiritual experience. While gatherings with the intention of communing with

spirit are undoubtedly powerful and inspiring, getting together with people that

uplift us by their presence alone is also vital to our well-being. When we

recognize all the people we know that support and enrich us, our lives can

become an extended Satsang.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

" Codail, suaimhnigh i nge/aga nadragain "

" Sleep, rest in the arms of the Dragon "

 

 

 

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