by Ross Bishop There are many symbols representing life; you probably know this one and may know something about its meaning, but let’s take a closer look. In ancient Chinese Taoist philosophy, Yin and Yang were fundamental dynamics of the universe. They symbolized balance and harmony and spoke to the interconnectedness of seemingly opposite yet complementary forces thatRead more
by Ross Bishop For three thousand years, observers of history have noticed a most intriguing pattern in human behavior. It seems that we follow a cycle of war and peace every 100 years or so, and this has been true since time immemorial. Commenting on this phenomenon, the Roman Censorinus, writing in De die natale in 238 A.D.,Read more
by Ross Bishop For thousands of years, there has been a conflict in society between those who sought power and those who live lives of compassion and caring. The evolution of society toward greater compassion is clear. It has sometimes been a challenging journey, but the overall trend is evident. The process has involved gaining rights, starting fromRead more
by Ross Bishop We live in a culture that, in many ways, contradicts the universal truths shared by spiritual teachers throughout history. Since our culture is mainly Christian, I will discuss this material in relation to Jesus' teachings. However, the insights of Buddha, Confucius, Lao Tzu, Neem Karoli Baba, Babbaji, or Moses could just as easily apply, asRead more
by Ross Bishop We live in a society where the most respected people gain recognition by reaching the top of the metaphysical mountain. Our highest honors go to those individuals who “succeed” by overcoming obstacles that have defeated lesser men. This is true in business, sports, politics, medicine and everything in between. Wealth and power are awarded toRead more