If most people were to look beneath the surface of their lives they would find a feeling of dissatisfaction, a feeling that "there must be more to life than this." In mainstream society a person might try to fill that void with fame, power or possessions. In new age society a person might try to fill that void with vitamins, a mind machine, or going to countless seminars. There is nothing intrinsically wrong with any of these pursuits, however they will not satisfy the hidden yearnings of the heart. Only one thing will – loving union with God.

Intimacy with the Divine

Now for many people the word God conjures up the image of an old man in the sky who watches everything you do very carefully and doesn't approve of most of it. This in not what I am talking about. I am talking about the very deepest part of yourself which is pure love, the deepest part of yourself which already knows what you need and can answer your most profound questions. I believe in a personal God. However you might prefer to use other words such as Source, Cosmic Mind, or your Buddha nature.

The God Within

We are always looking for the answer outside of ourselves. But the truth is that it lies within. In the Gospel According to Luke the Pharisees ask Jesus when the Kingdom of God is coming. He answers them (17:20-21), "The Kingdom of God is not coming with signs to be observed; nor will they say, 'Lo, here it is!' or 'There!' for behold, the Kingdom of God is within you." In the Dhammapada (a collection of the oral teachings of the Buddha) the Buddha says (18:255) "The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart."

Legacy of the Masters

You were born to have the mind and heart of Jesus. You were born to have the mind and heart of the Buddha. The only question is how do you access that birthright. One thing is certain: no amount of mental understanding will do it. It is one thing to understand the concept that "God is Love"; it is another thing entirely to actually experience the nectar of God's love flowing in your veins, moment to moment, everyday of your life.

The Power of Shakti

The way to self-realization is through the many spiritual practices which have been developed by the world's spiritual traditions. These many practices can be summarized in two categories: meditation and energy work.

The teachings of the Spiritual Unfoldment Network emphasize energy work because through our energy initiations we can accelerate the spiritual evolution of many people in a short period of time. By "energy work" we refer specifically to working with "shaktis". For more about shaktis see the article entitled "Is There A More Effective Way To Be On Your Path?".  What we wish to emphasize is that shaktis are gifts of grace from God. These energies are God in action.

Moving Along Your Path

The great spiritual teachers have taught us that the true source of joy lies not outside of ourselves but in the treasure chest of our own heart. The many beautiful shaktis which God has bestowed upon the world's spiritual traditions are keys to unlocking that chest. The Spiritual Unfoldment Network can help you find the key(s) which best fits your own treasure chest. You are invited to explore our work further. You can do this by coming to an introductory lecture, by tuning in to our Sunday and Monday transmissions in the privacy of your own home, or by attending a class