Sermons in Stones

I belong to my own category

I belong to my own category. The master is unique—his own category. I belong to my own category: the master is unique—no tradition, no lineage. Sermons in Stones: he doesn't fit any category. He's his own. Not East, not West—beyond categories.

You are the world

You are the world. The world is not separate from you—you are it. You are the world: the master's declaration—you are the world. Sermons in Stones: the world is your reflection. Change yourself—the world changes. Not separate but one.

Old age: A new beginning

Old age: A new beginning. Old age is not decline—it's a new beginning. Old age: a new beginning: the master's vision—old age is not decline but a new beginning. Sermons in Stones: the autumn of life can be the most beautiful. Don't fear aging—celebrate it.

The mystery of the knack

The mystery of the knack. The spiritual knack—mysterious. The mystery of the knack: the master's teaching—the spiritual path is a knack, not knowledge. Sermons in Stones: you can't learn it—you catch it. The knack is mysterious; the catching is the path.

Laughter -- as sacred as prayer

Laughter -- as sacred as prayer. Laughter is sacred—not profane. Laughter—as sacred as prayer: the master's heresy—laughter is as sacred as any prayer. Sermons in Stones: the sage's laughter is prayer. Don't separate the sacred from the joyful.

At the center we are one

At the center we are one. At the center—all is one. At the center we are one: the master's vision—at the center, all beings are one. Sermons in Stones: the periphery divides; the center unites. Find the center—be one with all.

Love and centering: one phenomenon

Love and centering: one phenomenon. Love and centering are one—not two. Love and centering: one phenomenon: the master's insight—love and centering are the same. Sermons in Stones: love centers you; centering loves. They're one phenomenon, not two.

In love, drop the object

In love, drop the object. Love without object—drop the beloved. In love, drop the object: the master's teaching—in love, drop the object (beloved). Sermons in Stones: love without object is universal. Don't love someone—BE love.

Mind as a Master is a disaster

Mind as a Master is a disaster. Mind as master is a disaster. Mind as a Master is a disaster: the master's pun—mind as master is a disaster. Sermons in Stones: the mind is a servant, not a master. Let it serve; let awareness rule.

God is because you are full of fear

God is because you are full of fear. God is a fear projection. God is because you are full of fear: the master's critique—the God of religion is created by fear. Sermons in Stones: the fearful create a protective God. The fearless find godliness, not God.

I have to be offensive to wake you up!

I have to be offensive to wake you up! The master is offensive—to wake you. I have to be offensive to wake you up! the master's declaration—he's offensive on purpose. Sermons in Stones: comfort keeps you asleep. The master shocks you awake. Offense is compassion.

Love is the greatest alchemy

Love is the greatest alchemy. Love transforms—greatest alchemy. Love is the greatest alchemy: the master's declaration—love is the ultimate alchemy. Sermons in Stones: love transforms the base metal (ego) into gold (consciousness). The greatest alchemy.

Jealousy -- the byproduct of marriage

Jealousy -- the byproduct of marriage. Jealousy comes from marriage—not love. Jealousy—the byproduct of marriage: the master's insight—jealousy is a byproduct of marriage (possession), not love. Sermons in Stones: love doesn't create jealousy; possession does.

The psychology of the Buddhas

The psychology of the Buddhas. Buddha psychology—not Western. The psychology of the Buddhas: the master's psychology—based on awareness, not analysis. Sermons in Stones: the Buddha doesn't analyze the mind—he watches it. Awareness is the therapy.

Cancel your ticket, there's nowhere to go!

Cancel your ticket, there's nowhere to go! No journey—cancel the ticket. Cancel your ticket, there's nowhere to go! the master's heresy—cancel your ticket. Sermons in Stones: there's nowhere to go—you're already there. The journey is the illusion. Cancel it.

Recognizing the Master

Recognizing the Master. How to recognize the real master. Recognizing the Master: the master teaches how to recognize a true master. Sermons in Stones: not by miracles or followers but by his presence. The real master is recognized by your heart, not your mind.

The poetry of the feminine

The poetry of the feminine. The feminine as poetry—not prose. The poetry of the feminine: the master celebrates the feminine as poetry—not logic, not prose. Sermons in Stones: the feminine is poetic, receptive, intuitive. The future belongs to the feminine.

Totality: the foundation of freedom

Totality: the foundation of freedom. Totality is freedom's foundation. Totality: the foundation of freedom: the master's teaching—totality is the foundation of freedom. Sermons in Stones: be total in each act—and you're free. Partial is bound; total is free.

Silence brings revelations, not words

Silence brings revelations, not words. Silence reveals—not words. Silence brings revelations, not words: the master's teaching—silence reveals what words can't. Sermons in Stones: words are shells; silence is the kernel. Be silent and revelations come.

The Other... Hell? Or the door to the divine?

The Other... Hell? Or the door to the divine? The other is not hell—but the door. The Other... Hell? Or the door to the divine? the master reverses Sartre—the other is not hell but the door. Sermons in Stones: through the other (relationship) you find the divine.

This too will pass...

This too will pass... Everything passes—remember. This too will pass... the master's mantra—everything passes. Sermons in Stones: joy passes, sorrow passes. Don't cling, don't resist. The witness remains—the unchanging in the changing.

The greatest discovery there is

The greatest discovery there is. The discovery of self—greatest. The greatest discovery there is: the master's declaration—self-discovery is the greatest. Sermons in Stones: not Columbus's America but the inner self. The greatest discovery is you.

Being: The most beautiful flower in existence

Being: The most beautiful flower in existence. Being is the most beautiful flower. Being: the most beautiful flower in existence: the master's vision—being is the most beautiful flower. Sermons in Stones: not doing, not having—being. The flower of being is the greatest beauty.

Charisma: a taste of the divine

Charisma: a taste of the divine. Charisma is a taste—of the divine. Charisma: a taste of the divine: the master's insight—charisma is a taste of the divine. Sermons in Stones: the sage's charisma is not personality but presence. A taste of the divine through him.

Yes is the heartbeat of life

Yes is the heartbeat of life. Yes is life's heartbeat—say yes. Yes is the heartbeat of life: the master's teaching—yes is life's heartbeat. Sermons in Stones: say yes to existence. No is death; yes is life. The sage says yes to everything.

The Human Rights Declaration: Hypocrisy of a barbarous society

The Human Rights Declaration: Hypocrisy of a barbarous society. Human rights as hypocrisy. The Human Rights Declaration: hypocrisy of a barbarous society: the master's critique—human rights are hypocrisy in a barbarous society. Sermons in Stones: rights without consciousness are paper. True rights come from awareness.

Love is not something to get, love is something to give

Love is not something to get, love is something to give. Love is giving—not getting. Love is not something to get, love is something to give: the master's definition—love is giving, not getting. Sermons in Stones: the giver is rich in love; the getter is poor. Give love.

The full stop never comes

The full stop never comes. The journey never ends—no full stop. The full stop never comes: the master's insight—the spiritual journey has no full stop. Sermons in Stones: it's an endless river. No final destination—each moment is the destination. The journey is the goal.

Human rights for the new man

Human rights for the new man. The new man needs new rights. Human rights for the new man: the master's vision—the new man needs new rights—not political but spiritual. Sermons in Stones: the right to meditate, to be free, to celebrate. The new human's rights.

The Master only makes you remember who you are

The Master only makes you remember who you are. The master doesn't add—he reminds. The Master only makes you remember who you are: the master's function—he doesn't add, he reminds. Sermons in Stones: you already are what you seek. The master just makes you remember.