Research and practical application Author: Silvia Siegenthaler The millennia-old practice of meditating has been the subject of scientific interdisciplinary research for about 30 years, with the aim of gaining deeper insights into how the brain works. This scientific rationale opens up many new possibilities for application in professional disciplines to sustain the positive effects of …
A theology of humanity Author: Father Amseln Grün In his book “Spirituality from Below”, Father Anselm Grün explores the various facets of spirituality from below. He presents how this path, which leads down into our own humanity and earthiness, can at the same time mean the ascent to God. We present here some excerpts from …
An alternative understanding to the occidental tradition Author: Karl-Heinz Brodbeck The idea that there is nothing permanent in the world and that everything is destined to change and transience has always pained man. From this direct experience, Buddhism also draws the radical conclusion that there is neither a permanent ego – no I – nor …
What spiritual lifestyle traditional Ayurvedic scriptures recommend Author: Prof. Dr. Martin Mittwede In Ayurveda, spirituality is understood as the pursuit of self-knowledge and ethical action. While this often equates in peoples minds with asceticism, the world-oriented Ayurveda finds practical ways to implement this in everyday life. Prof. Dr. Martin Mittwede explains how important meditation and …
On people who are more sensitive than others Author: Jutta Nebel High Sensitivity is a phenomenon that has been enjoying popularity in recent years. Education helps both “affected” and “non-affected” people to find better ways of dealing with this characteristic. The nervous system of a Highly Sensitive person does not have the same filters as …
