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No Expectations
In the way that I teach meditation, the idea is to simply to assume a position of freedom from the very beginning. You’re not trying to create any particular experience. Experiences may come and go,
Part 4 – God Is Love
A Meditation on the Indefinable Nature of the Divine God is Love. How many times have we heard the word “love” being used to define that which is ultimately indefinable? I suppose it is because
Evolutionary Enlightenment in India: Days 6-9
Andrew’s trip to Rishikesh was in many ways a return home. This “City of Sages” in the foothills of the Himalayas is the place where his teaching was born 26 years ago and he was
Part 3 – What Is Love?
Have you ever considered for yourself what love actually is? Or do you assume you know what love is, based on what others may have said about this all-important topic? Because I’m a spiritual teacher,
Evolutionary Enlightenment in India: Days 1-5
“Whatever happens in India happens on a whole other scale.” This was how Sri Pingali, director of EnlightenNext’s programs in India, described the start of Andrew Cohen’s 2012 book launch tour in his homeland. By
Evolutionary Enlightenment in India
I arrived in India on Friday to launch the Indian edition of Evolutionary Enlightenment. Since landing three days ago, I’ve met audiences in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and New Delhi, and talked to students in 900 colleges
Part 2 – Piercing the Romantic Illusion
Like many people, I had my most powerful experience of romantic love during my adolescence. I was sixteen years old, and living in Rome at the time. I met a young Italian woman two years
MEDIA: The Future of Western Civilization
Earlier this month, Andrew appeared on a “Future of Western Civilization,” a UK-based internet radio show hosted by Nicholas Beecroft. You can listen to the full audio recording here: [Audio clip: view full post to
Evolutionary Enlightenment: A Poem
I found this beautiful poem written by Alan Nordstrom, PhD, a Professor of English at Rollins College in Florida and posted on his blog. It was inspired by Evolutionary Enlightenment and Alan was happy for
Part 1 – Trust: Love’s Sweetest Gift
Valentine’s Day is here. Time to think about those we love. Even more importantly, time to consider what it means to truly love another. Have you ever deeply thought about what love is? Have you