Your local resource center for sharing events, projects, information and media !

Source, Spirituality & Religion

Information

For information and resources about spirituality and religion. Feel free to post discussions regarding your own personal relationship with source, your spiritual path or religion in this group as well as on your own "MyPage."

Website: http://www.ashlandresourcecenter.com/group/sourcespiritualityreligion
Location: Ashland, Oregon
Members: 37
Latest Activity: May 23

About Source, Spirituality & Religion

Galaxy Eye

Source

"Source" is a term not commonly in use or grokked, but used here instead of God, the Creator, and Divine Intelligence, an infinite and eternal power which orchestrates the universe and all creation. Given this is a local "resource" center this implies "to source again."
Source: John David Van Hove
Photo: Galaxy Eye

Spirituality

Spirituality, in a narrow sense, concerns itself with matters of the spirit, a concept closely tied to religious belief and faith, a transcendent reality, or one or more deities. Spiritual matters are thus those matters regarding humankind's ultimate nature and purpose, not only as material biological organisms, but as beings with a unique relationship to that which is perceived to be beyond both time and the material world.

Dancers Glow

As such, the spiritual is traditionally contrasted with the material, the temporal and the worldly. A perceived sense of connection forms a central defining characteristic of spirituality — connection to a metaphysical reality greater than oneself, which may include an emotional experience of religious awe and reverence, or such states as satori or Nirvana. Equally importantly, spirituality relates to matters of sanity and of psychological health. Spirituality is the personal, subjective dimension of religion, particularly that which pertains to liberation or salvation (see also mysticism)

Spirituality as a way of life concerns itself with aligning the human will and mind with that dimension of life and the universe that is harmonious and ordered. As such spiritual disciplines (which are often part of an established religious tradition) enjoin practitioners to cultivate those higher potentialities of the human being that are more noble and refined (wisdom and virtue). Accordingly, many spiritual traditions across diverse cultures share similar vocabulary. Terms such as the "path", the "work", the "practice" are universally applied to the ongoing discipline involved in transforming the coarser energies present in the human soul into more subtle and pleasing ones. As a spiritual practitioner one seeks to become free of the lesser egoic self (or ego) in favor of being more fully one's "true" "Self".
Source: Wikipedia/Spirituality
Photo: Dancer's Glow

Shining Buddha

Local Metaphysical & Spiritual Resources:
Adora: The Path of Enlovement
Answering the Sacred
Being a True Human - Blog
Conversations with God with Neal Donald Walsch and (Film)
Dancing Serpent Healing Arts with Kali Ma
Enlightened Mind
Foundation for a New Humanity with Rennie Davis
Honoring All Life Foundation
Living Earth Circles
Open Your Hearts
Peaceways
Practices for Beloveds - Blog
Psychic Counseling with Gigi Sample
River of Yes
Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library & Free-Media Exchange
School of New Spirituality
Scarlet Veil Sisterhood with Loraia
Shakti Bliss with Julie Avena
Self & Soul Center
Soul Healings
Spirituality & Health Magazine
Spiritual Wellness Center
The Heart of Motivation with Angelica Rose
The Sanctuary with Lawrence
Triatic Heart
Waking Through
[SUGGEST LOCAL METAPHYSICAL & SPIRITUAL RESOURCES IN THE DISCUSSION FORUM]

Metaphysical & Spiritual Resources:
14 Precepts of Engaged Buddhism
Ahalmaas Diamond Approach
Agnihotra Ceremonies
Born to Inspire
Christian Blessings
Conscious One
Entelechy
Global Prayer Network
God Direct
Great Freedom
Heart of Wholeness
Inner Politics of Peace
Law of Attraction (Social Network)
Mary Magdelene: Author of the Fourth Gospel?
New Dream Foundation
Planet Art Network
Revision
Ridhwan School
Rowan Tree Covan
Song of Existence and Handbook for Humans by Jim Sloman
Soul Healing with Uma Rose
Spirit Side Magazine
Tarascopes
Temple Synergy
Thank God for Evolution by Michael Dowd & Evolutionary Times
The Transition Foundation
Tibetan Buddhism Resource Center
Waking Through
[SUGGEST SPIRITUAL & METAPHYSICAL RESOURCES IN THE DISCUSSION FORUM]

Indigenous Peoples Resources:
13 Grandmothers
Earth People United
Flying Elephants Foundation
Four Winds Foundation
Grandmother Agnes Baker Pilgrim
John Trudell Poetry
Living the Agni Wheel with Lynn Brown
National Indian Child Welfare Association
Medicine Story
Native American Names & Meanings
Republic of Lakotah
Russell Means Speech
Shaman's Drum
Shaman Walks
Western Oregon Trail of Tears
Winona LaDuke & Native Harvest
Rediscovery for Indigenous People
[SUGGEST INDIGENOUS RESOURCES IN THE DISCUSSION FORUM]

Film & Media

Spiritual Cinema
Architects of a New Dawn (Social Network)
Baraka (1992)
Brother Sun, Sister Moon (1972)
Conversations With God (2006)
End of the Spear (2005
Gandhi (1982)
Holy Smoke (1999)
Little Buddha (1993)
Spiritual Cinema
The Education of Little Tree (1997)
The Five Secrets (Film)
The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
The Passion of the Christ (2004)
Whale Rider (2002)
What Dreams May Come (1998)
World Vision (Film) with Alex Grey
[SUGGEST SPIRITUAL CINEMA IN THE DISCUSSION FORUM]

Products and Services
Agnes Baker Pilgrim Artwork
Celestial Astrology
LIfe Lusters Spiritual Services
Mayan Calendars
Spirit of Shakti - Yoga Attire & Clothing
Tibetan Healing Art
Tibetan Prayer Flags in English
Universal Flag
We Moon Calendar
Yoga Gifts
[SUGGEST LOCAL STOREFRONTS IN THE DISCUSSION FORUM]

Thank You Jesus

Religion

A religion is a set of beliefs and practices, often centered upon specific supernatural and moral claims about reality, the cosmos, and human nature, and often codified as prayer, ritual, or religious law. Religion also encompasses ancestral or cultural traditions, writings, history, and mythology, as well as personal faith and religious experience. The term "religion" refers to both the personal practices related to communal faith and to group rituals and communication stemming from shared conviction.

In the frame of European religious thought, religions present a common quality, the "hallmark of patriarchal religious thought": the division of the world in two comprehensive domains, one sacred, the other profane.[2] Religion is often described as a communal system for the coherence of belief focusing on a system of thought, unseen being, person, or object, that is considered to be supernatural, sacred, divine, or of the highest truth. Moral codes, practices, values, institutions, tradition, rituals, and scriptures are often traditionally associated with the core belief, and these may have some overlap with concepts in secular philosophy. Religion is also often described as a "way of life" or a Life stance.

Arab Worship

The development of religion has taken many forms in various cultures. "Organized religion" generally refers to an organization of people supporting the exercise of some religion with a prescribed set of beliefs, often taking the form of a legal entity (see religion-supporting organization). Other religions believe in personal revelation. "Religion" is sometimes used interchangeably with "faith" or "belief system," but is more socially defined than that of personal convictions. Source: Wikipedia/Religion
Photo: Thank You Jesus
Photo: Arab Worship

The Beloved Community

Churches

Centers of Worship:
Agape International Spiritual Center
Church of Divine Grace
Crestone, Colorado
Havurah Shir Hadash
National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia
Temple Emek Shalom
Ashland Religious Centers and Centers of Worship
The Beloved Community with James Twyman
Unitarian Universalist Church of Ashland
Unity Church
[SUGGEST LOCAL CENTERS OF WORSHIP IN THE DISCUSSION FORUM]

Religion Resources & News:
Buddhism News
Christian News
Muslim News
Religion News

Mission Statement:

Spiritual growth is gained through direct experience, through connecting with one's deepest self and fostering loving relations with all beings.

Note: These group "About" pages will emerge into wiki-like summaries of the best resources and information gleaned from member and organizer contributions to discussions, events, blogs, photos, slideshows, videos on the Ashland Resource Center. You may suggest resources to be included in this profile by submitting them in the discussion forum.

Discussion Forum

Suggested Project and Business Developments for Source, Spirituality & Religion Group

Started by Ashland Resource Center Feb 20.

Suggested Resources to Add to Source, Spirituality & Religion Group Page

Started by Ashland Resource Center Feb 20.

I'm doing a story 4 Replies

Started by John Darling. Last reply by John Darling Feb 18.

Seed Casting Ceremony- Raising consciousness in the garden

Started by Patrick Marcus Feb 17.

Mindfulness and the Now

Started by Nando Raynolds Jan 9.

Suggested Resources to Add to Source, Spirituality & Religion Profile Page

Started by Ashland Resource Center Nov. 18, 2008.

RSS Source, Spirituality & Religion

Path of Aloha

Aloha and welcome! I look forward to sharing with you the path of meditation and spiritual self-knowledge known as ‘Ōkupu. ‘Ōkupu is deeply rooted in the traditional wisdom and aloha of nā kūpuna—the elders and ancestors of Hawai‘i.

Power of Now

To be enlightened is simply to recognize yourself as the Presence. To drop out of the mind and into the NOW of the heart and find God within is such a relief! Then you find that your life too, must change...it must be of the NOW and of the heart as well!

Omega House Spiritual Life Center

“Fostering Wisdom, Wholeness, Intelligence, Creativity, Leadership & Dialogue in Our Pluralist Society and Global Age”

Jeffrey Armstrong

Universal Wisdom for Today's Leaders. Jeffrey Armstrong has drawn the seeds of this new vision from the sacred teachings of India and the Far East, and has masterfully compiled them into a complete system of lifestyle tools which include personal relationship skills, spiritual knowledge and health and healing practices.

Kim Gamble – Wedding Celebrant, Officiant to Ashland OR and Jackson County. Intelligent, Heartfelt Ceremonies – Individually Crafted

Kim Gamble is your Wedding and Funeral Celebrant / Officiant, serving Marin County and the San Francisco Bay Area. I honor: your life-style your life experience and your continued journey.

Native American Environmental Leader Tom Goldtooth: Climate Change Bill Fails to Address Indigenous Rights

Tom Goldtooth is executive director of the Indigenous Environmental Network headquartered at Bemidji, Minnesota. For over thirty years, he has been an environmental and economic justice leader in the Native American community. He joins us to talk about the congressional climate change bill and Native American efforts to address the resource extractions causing environmental degradation in their communities.

Shamanic Journeys

Mettanokit - Medicine Story

A non-profit learning center and service organization working for a more human society based on the old values of cooperation and equality and the closeness and caring found in our elder tribal societies. Programs and services respectfully incorporate the ancestral wisdom of Native Americans and others who honor harmonious living with Mother Earth and spiritual connections with Creation.

Love - Wisdom - Power

Community, Events, Healing.

Awaken the Dreamer, Be the Change | The Evolutionary Times

Young people across the planet know that something is profoundly wrong with the world today. We are keenly aware of the challenges we are inheriting as a generation, yet so often we lack exposure to a larger context that helps us understand the full nature and significance of the times we are coming of age in.

Thank God for Evolution | The Evolutionary Times

Intelligent Design, Psychology, God, Evolution, Religion, Jesus, Darwin, Creation, History As we observe the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of his landmark book, On the Origin of Species, evolution has become firmly established as the central organizing principle of the biological sciences.

The Evolutionary Times

As we observe the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of his landmark book, On the Origin of Species, evolution has become firmly established as the central organizing principle of the biological sciences.

Martin Ball

My personal purpose is to use the gifts that the Divine has bestowed upon me to further the healing, creative, and loving energy of the universe through music, art, and writing. Here on these pages you will find many of my personal fragments of the Absolute - small creations through which I have sought to let the Divine flow openly. Your purchase of these books, CDs and other creations helps to support me in my Universal Purpose,

Living Consciously

Wings of Light Spiritual School

All of the classes at Wings of Light have been co-designed by Chris Hince and the Ascended Master Guides of Light.

Awakened Heart

If your commitment and longing for full awakening and freedom is the top priority in your life, if you have heard the ancient inner call to remember, then I invite you to join me in my awareness that you are truly the Divine Expression of All Love. I call you to enter the yes with me, and open to living within the Peace and Joy of All Love.

Awakening The Dreamer | Pachamama Alliance

Our mission is bringing forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling and socially just human presence on Planet Earth.

Wings of Light

Chris has been channeling and teaching throughout California and Oregon since 1981. She is now facilitating classes, workshops, and trainings. She specializes in private channeled readings to clear blockages and promote healing in all aspects of one’s life. She also enjoys doing ongoing spiritual coaching, working with Ascended Master Guides and Angels.

Nancy Bloom

Nancy Bloom, M.A., CHT Counselor, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Energy Healer, Intuitive Consultant, Singer-Songwriter, Recording Artist

Theta Healing

This Planet has been going through Many Shifts and an inner 'Metamorphosis of Consciousness' amongst the many. It has been a time to let go of the old and embrace the Paradigm of Peace, More Joy, Love and Abundance. It is a Time to 'Achieve Freedom' from Restricting beliefs and unhealthy mental programs.

More…

Comment Wall (5 comments)

Add a Comment

You need to be a member of Source, Spirituality & Religion to add comments!

5 Comments

Comment by Erin Noble on May 20, 2009 at 2:30pm: http://www.ashlandresourcecenter.com/events/tito-la-rosa-viaje-curacion
Tito la Rosa, indigenous sound healer and musician of the Quechua tradition. Viaje de Curacion (Healing Journey) June 3rd. 7:30pm at the Havurah Shir Hadash in Ashland. Flower Healing Ceremonies, Indigenous Instrument Class and Private Sessions also available June 4-9th.

Comment by Wolfgang Schmidt-Reinecke on January 27, 2009 at 6:53am: I do not want that this group is used for self promotion like with a recent offer of a pr guide. This has nothing to do with the group´s topic.

Comment by David Wick on January 5, 2009 at 2:38am: _874p23 Kirpal and Baby.jpg

Comment by David Wick on January 4, 2009 at 11:16pm: Thank you Linda for bringing in Ken Wilber's wisdom. It is helpful hearing what he says about the "male/female complexity", and I also appreciated the Bodhesattvas in Hell video clip. He is wonderful!

Comment by Linda Cotrufello on September 29, 2008 at 9:37am: Here's a short video that helps deepen understanding of male/female complexity.

Members (37)

View All

Welcome to
Ashland Resource Center

Sign Up
or Sign In

Your Spotlight Banner Here - (800) 640-5947

Waking Giant News

Thank God for Evolution by Michael Dowd | Plume Paperback

What follows is the new preface...

As we observe the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of his landmark book, On the Origin of Species, evolution has become firmly established as the central organizing principle of the biological sciences. Natural explanations for the growth of complexity through time ground all the other sciences, as well, from cosmology and chemistry to neuroscience and psychology. That everything within this universe has emerged through natural processes operating over vast spans of time is now well beyond dispute among scientists and the educated public. Yet even today, families and public school systems remain divided and the evolutionary worldview is still shunned by millions, perhaps billions, of religious believers around the world. Why?

More…

Videos

ConsciousWine on DenizenTV

Added by Conscious Wine
Marc Strauch on the Oregon Green Expo

Added by Ashland Resource Center
The Oregon Green Expo

Added by The Oregon Green Expo
Jack Canfield on the Today Show

Added by Ashland Resource Center
Architects of a New Dawn

Added by Ashland Resource Center

RSS Sustainability

greenLIFE | KVTL Channel 10

Local television station covering green and sustainability issues. Sponsor of the Oregon Green Expo.

Oregon's plate is full of sustainable food | EcoTrust

Leaders say it's one bright spot in an otherwise dim economic forecast. Demand for sustainable food is strong, and regional leaders are working to keep it that way.

Slow Money: Investment Strategies Appropriate to the Realities of the 21st Century

Think about it: a hundred thousand Americans providing millions of dollars a year for investment in local food systems. Is it typical philanthropy? No. Is it investing as we've come to know it? No. Is it achievable? Yes.

inERGYhomes.com

Eco-Friendly, High Efficiency, High Performance Homes - inERGYhomes.com - Eco-Friendly, High Efficiency, High Performance Homes. Building Science Technologies and Green Building are improving the way we’re building homes. inERGY Homes is at the forefront of viewing the whole house as a system in building techniques for High Performance Homes.

National Sustainable Building Advisor Program

The National Sustainable Building Advisor Program (NaSBAP) offers a 9-month certificate training course and exam specifically designed for working professionals eager to apply sustainable concepts to the buildings they design, develop, and construct.

Green job opportunities appear to be growing | DailyTidings.com

Sporting locally made t-shirts with their personal carbon footprint number on the back, students in Steve Schein's Sustainability Leadership class presented the results of their search for green jobs across the Pacific Northwest.

Global Footprint Network - Ecological Footprint - Ecological Sustainability

Global Footprint Network is an international think tank working to advance sustainability through use of the Ecological Footprint, a resource accounting tool that measures how much nature we have, how much we use and who uses what. By making ecological limits central to decision-making, we are working to end Overshoot and create a society where all people can live well, within the means of one planet.

Lexus Hybrid Living | Toyota

EcoDesign Fair Shanghai - a movement in creation | bambu

IMO Index

The Institute for Marketecology (IMO) is your specialist in quality assurance of eco-friendly products, organic agriculture and management systems.

More…

RESOURCES - Food, Air & Water

Dave's Dragon Dust - Habanero Pepper Blend with Bhut Jolokia (Naga Jolokia)

Habanero Pepper Blend with Bhut Jolokia (Naga Jolokia).

RETURN TO TRADITION

A closer look at the exceptional growers, producers and artisans who safeguard our food traditions.

Doctors Warn: Avoid Genetically Modified Food

"Physicians to educate their patients, the medical community, and the public to avoid GM (genetically modified) foods when possible and provide educational materials concerning GM foods and health risks."[1] They called for a moratorium on GM foods, long-term independent studies, and labeling.

Raw Spirit Festival

Festivals 2009, World's Leading Healthy-Living Raw Vegan-Eco-Peace Celebrations! Please come join us at one, two or all THREE festivals. All feature onsite camping and parking at beautiful locations which delight and inspire!

Alive Raw

Living foods, alternative health

Trillium Natural Foods

Lincoln City's main source for organically grown whole foods.

LifeSource Natural Foods

Our retail grocery store provides an abundant selection of high quality organic and natural food items and nutritional supplements.

Why Buy Local? - Rogue Flavor

Locally grown fruits and vegetables are usually sold within 24 hours of being harvested. Produce picked and eaten at the height of ripeness has exceptional flavor and, when handled properly, is packed with nutrients. Also, local farm products are chosen for the best flavor, not for their ability to withstand industrial harvesting equipment and extended travel.

Rogue Flavor

The Rogue River Valley is home to some of the best agricultural and artisan foods in the world. The Rogue Flavor campaign makes it easy for you to find the unique businesses that create the local flavor of our community. Savor Rogue Flavor!