Category Archives: Awareness

LOVE AND FEAR

Posted on October 7, 2010 by

One of the abiding mysteries of human relationships is how people who can hardly stand each other still remain married or in some such relationships. There may be abuse, discord, and distance leading to suffering to one or both parties. … Continue reading →

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BOOK LAUNCH IN DUBLIN

Posted on September 11, 2010 by

The Ocean in the Dewdrop by Francis J Padinjarekara was launched by Fr Peter McVerry S.J., at Avila Centre, Donnybrook, Dublin on Sept 2. There was a large gathering of more than 150 guests who came from all over Ireland … Continue reading →

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SCHOLARSHIP

Posted on August 23, 2010 by

A religious leader emphasised that the accurate formulation of religious teaching was absolutely necessary for clarity of thought and uniformity of practice. Himself a scholar of the scriptures, he said he had devoted his entire life to their study and … Continue reading →

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SINCERITY

Posted on August 13, 2010 by

A religious leader who had lived his life in strict accordance with his teachings and principles was intolerant of other people and their failures. He was convinced that there was no saving grace in other religions and even for the … Continue reading →

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AWARENESS AND BOREDOM

Posted on July 31, 2010 by

Summer time and children are out of schools. Many parents face a frequent plaint from their kids , “I’m bored!” Both the parents and the children seem to believe that it is the former’s job to keep them stimulated at … Continue reading →

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Book Launch in India

Posted on July 24, 2010 by

Francis’ second book, The Ocean in the Dewdrop, was released in Bombay at Granth Bookshop on July 9 by Dr. Francis X. D’Sa, S.J. , the preeminent Indologist and scholar of cross-cultural studies, and the founder/director of the Institute for … Continue reading →

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DISCLOSURE

Posted on July 21, 2010 by

DISCLOSURE Some of the visitors found the sage’s teaching on God and human identity powerfully inspiring, deeply challenging and rationally contradictory. One day, as they discussed the role of a sage, a visitor said, “A sage is someone who shows … Continue reading →

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THE OCEAN IN THE DEWDROP

Posted on June 30, 2010 by

Francis’ second book is being launched in Mumbai, India in early July. Published by de Mello Publications, the book is a companion volume to his first one, A Dewdrop in the Ocean – Wisdom Stories for Turbulent Times, which was … Continue reading →

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The way we live

Posted on June 1, 2010 by

An American friend of mine who was familiar with India, travelled with a friend of his who was visiting the country for the first time. His friend, who had brought with him a bunch of books, set out to read … Continue reading →

Posted in Aliveness, Awareness, Mindfulness, Presence, Reality, Waking Up

DEAD PEOPLE’S SOCIETY

Posted on June 1, 2010 by

In some of his conferences, Tony de Mello would most unflatteringly tell his listeners: “Most human beings are already dead. Some people are 3/4 dead, getting decomposed. In fact they already stink.” Then looking at the shocked expression on some … Continue reading →

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