Spiritual fascism

[Therapon]

Originally Posted by wil

1. a. The Dali Lama says you know you are enlightened when everyone you see you see as enlightened.

b. My preacher says, so I go to the mall to see how far I have to go.


2. a. The first indication someone isn't enlightened is that they say they are.


b. The second sign is when they say they are more enlightened than you.

Then by the same token; is someone who denies that they are enlightened, really enlightened

[wil]

Originally Posted by Therapon

Then by the same token; is someone who denies that they are enlightened, really enlightened

I think that could be an indication that they are, but more likely either:

a. they are on the path

b. they could care less

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[Wonderer]

Originally Posted by foundationist.org

I have met quite a few people in life who claimed to be spiritual … even somewhat enlightened – yet these people I know have the very nerve to regard themselves as superior also – and even state that those who are not as enlightened as they have no particular right of life.

This is Spiritual Fascism.

There is a spiritual truth that we are all equal, despite our diversity – and that we should endeavour to love one another despite whatever faults we may perceive in each other.

Those who claim to be spiritual, yet regard as worthless others for no crime other than being different to they, are not spiritual people – they are merely fascists with some limited measure of spiritual insight.

Spiritual people may be regarded so, not for their beliefs, not for theor thoughts, but for their humility. The humble do not elevate themselves. Those who are humble are greatest before God.

It's not about being spiritual or branding yourself or other people with such a label. I'ts about specific human qualities and realizations rather, to quote the Dalai Lama: "Loving-Kindness is my religion"...