Category Religion & Spirituality
Latest From Roman Catholic Church [07.09.15]
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Build Stronger Families
- Pope Francis: Christ a model for husbands #BuildStrongerFamilies
“The husband must love his wife as his own body; love her as Christ loved the Church”
Financial Transparency
The Vatican and Italy agree new deal to end banking secrecy – April 2, 2015 #FinancialTransparency #FinanceAndBanking
International Relations
- Cuban leader, Raúl Castro asks Pope to pray for him
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Around Latin America & Caribbean [05.12.15]
Cuba
- Pope Francis Meets Cuban President Raúl Castro [WSJ] #RomanCatholicChurch
“Cuban president says he will attend papal masses during Francis’s vist to Cuba in September.
I read all the speeches of the pope, his commentaries, and if the pope continues this way, I will go back to praying and go back to the church, and I’m not joking,” he said.
It was a startling assertion for the leader of a Communist country. “I am from the Cuban Communist Party, that doesn’t allow [religious] believers, but now we are allowing it, it’s an important step,” Mr. Castro said.
Mr. Castro stepped up his praise on Pope Francis’ push for the two nations (US and Cuba) to put enmity aside and work for reconciliation for the benefit of Americans and Cubans. [US – Cuba Relations]
Mr. Castro told reporters that “we are trying to carry forward improvements of our political, social and cultural system.” [Economic Reform: #FreeMarketEconomyForNations. Political Reform: #DemocracyForNations ]
The World of Religion & Spirituality: A Starter Booklist For The Curious Mind
Eschatology / End Times / Second Coming
- The Last Days: An apocalyptic look at the future by Richard Perry
- The Book of Revelation (Wiley Series) by Larry Helyer, Richard Wagner
- Matthew 24, Matthew 25 (NIRV)
“Christ … will reign for a Thousand years.” (Book of Revelation)
“… He (Christ) ascended into heaven … He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. … We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come.”
More Books on Religion & Spirituality
Reading the following books, you might end up discovering something profound (e.g., ‘There is a spiritual world beyond our material universe’; ‘Life doesn’t end once we die, but our Consciousness live on’), something that would completely change you, your outlook towards life.
A note of caution: Do not assume each and every concept and idea presented in these books to be “absolute truths”.
Explore yourself. This list is a good starting point.
Dr. Michael Crichton, MD
[Dr. Michael Crichton, Physician by training, Harvard Doc; Author of Jurassic Park and The Lost World]
Among other events from his life, Michael Crichton, a Scientist and once skeptic, describes how he discovered the existence of “Aura”, “Astral Plane” to be true and “Precognition” possible.
Again: Existence of “Aura”, “Astral Plane” is true; “Precognition“ is possible!
Dr. Eben Alexandar, MD
- The Map of Heaven: How Science, Religion, and Ordinary People Are Proving the Afterlife by Even Alexander (Release date: October 7, 2014)
Karen Armstrong
Dr. Brian Weiss, MD
Brian Weiss’ book includes some deep secrets, and a few beautiful truths.
“Our task is to become God-like through knowledge. We know so little.” (p. 46)
Dr. Deepak Chopra, MD
- The Future of God: A Practical Approach to Spirituality for Our Times by Deepak Chopra (Release date: November 11, 2014)
Todd Burpo, Lynn Vincent
Mysticism
- The Secret Teachings of All Ages by Manly P Hall (An encyclopedic treatment of Mystic and Spiritual Traditions)
- Hidden Wisdom: A Guide to the Western Inner Traditions by Richard Smoley, Jay Kinney
Sufism (Islamic Mysticism)
- The Alchemy of Happiness by Al-Ghazzali
- Essential Sufism by James Fadiman
- Spiritual Dimensions of Psychology by Inayat Khan
- The Inner Life by Inayat Khan
Kabbalah (Jewish Mysticism)
- Reading the Zohar: The Sacred Text of the Kabbalah by Pinchas Giller
- A Guide to the Hidden Wisdom of Kabbalah by Michael Laitman
Meditation, Mindfulness & Positive Psychology
The most important endowment humans are blessed with is “Consciousness”.
Being in control of Consciousness and directing it toward the right purpose is key to health, wealth and most importantly, happiness and satisfaction.
So anything that hampers the ability of being in control of our consciousness is harmful (e.g., drinking alcohol damages our ability of judgement).
And anything that aids us (e.g., Meditation, Mindfulness, Yoga, Deep breathing) is good and highly recommended.
Here are some Introductory Books for exploration.
- Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
- Chakras by Betsy Rippentrop Ph.D.
Around EU Region & Eastern Europe [03.21.15]
France #RomanCatholicChurch
“Pope Francis visited one of Naples’ most violent and drug-infested neighbourhoods on Saturday and urged residents not to let organised crime and corrupt politicians rob them of hope.
The blighted area has often been the battleground of Camorra clans fighting each other for control of drug trafficking and extortion rackets.
“See to it that evil is not the last word. It (the last word) has to be hope,” he told.
Francis listened to a Filipino immigrant woman and an unemployed Italian man tell of their difficulties.
Francis defended immigrants. He called for just wages for workers, and railed against corruption in public life.”
#StopDrugTrafficking #StopOrganizedCrime #SayNoToCorruption #TowardsCrimeFreeWorld
[Pope prays at Pompeii sanctuary]
The loving nature of God
God is loving – just as Jesus described.
God is never angry.
Whenever anger and destruction are manifested – it doesn’t come “directly” from God – it’s evil or “filtered through” evil.
Curse is evil. Causing harm (of any form) is not the way of God.
God thinks in longer term. God thinks “in whole”.
To maintain law and order – rules, regulations and controls are necessary.
But when one looks at life on Earth from a spiritual plane, life appears momentary.
In longer term and ultimately, love and goodness triumphs.
[03.20.15]
Kingdom Of God
Kingdom of God
My task is to establish “Kingdom of God” on Earth and retain the Kingdom until the World ends – as the prophesied Messiah is supposed to fulfill.
What is the “Kingdom of God”? #KingdomOfGod
Kingdom of God is what the World would have been like, If God ruled over the World.
Human Kingdoms lack Justice and Peace. So establishing Justice and Peace are among priorities.
- Freeing the World of crimes (of all forms)
- Eradication of Diseases and Disabilities and Sufferings
- Filling every human soul with satisfaction and happiness
- Uniting Humanity
are among our Ultimate goals.
References #KingdomOfGod
- Ultimate Goals – We Are Working Towards [TahsinVersion2.com]
- Agendas For The World [TahsinVersion2.com]
- About TahsinVersion2 and WorldVersion2 [TahsinVersion2.com]
- Uniting Humanity: International Relations: Bilateral Relations [TahsinVersion2.com]
- Blueprint for “Developed Bangladesh”: Compilation of Articles [TahsinVersion2.com]
- Around Sub-Saharan Africa: Building Nations [TahsinVersion2.com]
Facts Of Special Significance
United States
- “Higgs Boson” (the so-called “God-particle”) Official Announcements – July 4, 2012 (Nobel Prize in Physics – 2013)
- “Heaven is for Real” (Book) – July 4
Heaven Is for Real (2014) [IMDB]
- Independence Day – July 04 (birthday) [July – 7th month. 04 – 40.]
- Constitution Day – September 17 (My Sister’s birthday is on September 16!)
Mexico:
Mexico’s Independence Day is on September 16.
What makes Mexico special?
Mexico is the only country I have set my feet upon in the Americas (apart from United States) in 2005 to take part in International Mathematical Olympiad (July 8 – 19).
Mexico is one of the countries where I am most involved in with #StopDrugTrafficking and #StopOrganizedCrime Activities.
Another no-less-important fact: Mexicans love me!
Mr. Enrique Pena Nieto, the 57th President of Mexico, was born on July 20, 1966 and held the position of the Governor of the State of Mexico from 16 September 2005 – 16 September 2011.
President Enrique Pena Nieto
Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico (2005)
Yucatán Siglo XXI Convention Centre
At a Mexican Restaurant, Downtown Merida, Mexico
National Math Team, Bangladesh
Youtube Playlist: Movies (2014) [ 7 Movies released in 2014 ]
Bangladesh
- US to Bangladesh Flight 2012 – 25 / 26 March (26 March : Independence Day of Bangladesh)
- Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh Flight 1997 – 15 December (16 December : Victory Day of Bangladesh)
Jesus Christ
- Jesus was crucified on a Friday (Noon).
- US to Bangladesh Flight 2010 – 25 December
- Catholic Church right by our house in Bangladesh (“R. C. Church Road … Mary ….”) (Fact: Bangladesh is a Muslim-majority country.)
Notes On Jesus Christ [TahsinVersion2.com]
Prophet Isaiah
“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” (Immanuel means “God with us”.)
– Isaiah 7:14
“For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6
“Of the greatness of his government and peace
there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.” –Isaiah 9:7
Prophet Isaiah lived over seven hundred years before Jesus.
Abraham and Jesus: two thousand years.
Jesus and present times: two thousand years.
Abraham and David: one thousand years. David and Jesus: one thousand years.
Prophet Muhammad
- Prophet Muhammad performed “Hajj” (Islamic Pilgrimage) once and “Umrah” 4 times (in 4 years) in his lifetime.
1994 – 1997:
4 “Umrah”s in 4 years – once each year. [“04“]
Hajj – 1997.
- Prophecy concerning the time of Jesus’s arrival (Second Coming): Amid Great War and conflict in Syria & Iraq.
- “Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim” – total value of the letters: 786
From Bible:
“ Abram was eighty-six (86) years old when Hagar bore him Ishmael (means ‘God hears’).”
– Genesis 16 [Bible Gateway]
“I have made you (Abraham) a father of many nations. I will make nations of you, and kings will come from you.
… He (Ishmael) will be the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation.
….. “Will a son be born to a man a hundred (100) years old? Will Sarah bear a child at the age of ninety (90)?”
Then God said, “Yes, but your wife Sarah (means “Princess”) will bear you a son, and you will call him Isaac (means “Laughter”).
– Genesis 17 [Bible Gateway]
– [03.28.15] [From Bible …]
A Look Back At History
Chittagong [1], being a Port City, became settlement for many Arabs and other people from the Middle East in the Medieval Period.
There weren’t Modern Aircraft in those days, like the ones we have today. So one couldn’t fly to places!
Ships were the means for long distance travel. Port Cities were thriving centers of trade and commerce.
Many religious preachers followed traders.
And when one travels by ship, the Journey spans months.
So it’s no more like: going to a place in a day’s journey, getting things done and then returning the next day.
The Journey spanned months and many looked for permanent settlements.
Things were a lot different back then …
Twilight, Port City of Chittagong
Facts
1. People are drawn – for one reason or the other.
Mystics and Monks belonging to different religions (Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, .. ) have seen special signs and follow.
=> Leader of the whole World and everything in it.
2. Greatest Genius of All Time.
Far and far ahead of the best human experts in every domain of human endeavour.
Growing Towards => Knowledge of everything man can ever hope to know. “Absolute Truths”. “Final Truths”. Final works of Science and Technology of Humanity.
3. Growing Towards => Spiritual Power over every dust and particle on Earth. Power over everything.
Growing Towards => Unchallenged Authority over the whole World (until the World ends).
=> Freeing the World of Evil and Diseases, …….
4. Growing Towards => Purest Heart.
5. Words – Truth.
6. Divine signs in History.
Divine synchronization of Events.
Divine guidance.
7. Wherever set eyes upon – bountiful favor follows.
United States, Bangladesh [Still to come: Gas Boom], Microsoft, Roman Catholic Church, International Relations, …
Related Articles
- Notes On Jesus Christ [TahsinVersion2.com]
References
- [1] The City of Chittagong [Wikipedia Entry]
- [2] Shrine in Chittagong, Bengal (modern Bangladesh) – Bayazid Bastami [Wikipedia Entry]
From Wikipedia: “A Sufi shrine in Chittagong, dating back to 850 AD, is dedicated to the Bayazid.[6] While there is no recorded evidence of his visit to the region, Chittagong was a major port on the southern silk route connecting India, China and the Middle East, and the first Muslims to travel to China may have used the Chittagong-Burma-Sichuan trade route. Chittagong was a center of Sufism and Muslim merchants in the subcontinent since the 9th century, and it is plausible that either Bayazid or his followers visited the port city around the middle of the 9th century.”
- [3] Family tree of Husayn ibn Ali [Wikipedia Entry]
- [4] Hasan al-Askari [Wikipedia Entry]
- [5] Mahdi [Wikipedia Entry]
“who will rule … and will rid the world of evil.”
Latest From Asia Pacific & Oceania [02.10.15]
Tibetan Buddhism
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Healing The Disabled #RomanCatholicChurch
“Francis will chat with children who have disabilities and special needs in Brazil, India, Spain, and the United States.”
Youtube Playlist (Compiled By Me): Roman Catholic Church
America In Realization [02.05.15]
Demography: Islamic Community
- Dalai Lama: ‘Muslim Practitioners Must Extend Love Towards Entire Creation of Allah’ [Time Magazine]
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
“A few individuals’ behavior he said, should not generalize the entire religious tradition—and added that he was concerned about the bad image Islam was getting. “Muslim practitioners must extend love toward entire creation of Allah,” he said.
The event was sponsored by the Development Organization for Societies in Transition (DOST). American Muslim leaders including CEO of Islamic Relief Anwar Khan, vice president of United States Institute for Peace Manal Omar and the executive director of Muflehun Humera Khan, joined His Holiness and His Eminence for a panel conversation on the idea of service.”
