Forgiveness
Prem Prakash
In virtually all meditative traditions, one finds instructions to “release” thoughts, “let go” of attachments, and “cease clinging” to likes and dislikes. These verbs imply
Category: On the Path
Ishtadeva
Prem Prakash
In yoga practice, an aspirant may worship a form of God as a means of making accessible the One, formless Absolute. This chosen form of
In Praise of Goddess Kali
Prem Prakash
The Goddess Kali recently answered my prayers. I had become increasingly aware of a knot of tension, of selfishness, of impurity in my consciousness and
Problems
Prem Prakash
A man is driving down a road and his car develops a flat tire. He doesn’t have a jack, so he is forced to walk
Stages of Spiritual Development
Prem Prakash
In this essay, I would like to outline five stages along the spiritual path. These are intended to serve as a contextual map which I
The Great Trinity
Prem Prakash
The contemporary Zen Master, John Daido Lori, has said that for an aspirant to progress on the spiritual path he or she will need Great
Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?
Prem Prakash
Why do bad things happen to good people? To put it simply, they don’t. The reason for this is twofold. First, who is a good