Bringing about positive and peaceful change in the
world is a collaborative effort that occurs slowly one step at a time
with each individual. If you are interested in finding a peaceful,
heightened awareness within yourself. If you are interested in better
understanding the cycle of life. If you are interested in having questions
answered as to why you are here, what is your genuine purpose and
what really makes you tick. If you are interested in engaging in a
building process that will take you far beyond what you think you
know about things. If these questions arose your curiosity, then you
have come to the right place.
The University of
Spirituality does not have a degree program. It is an on-line resource
for information and guidance related to the many aspects of spirituality.
You might say it is a place to attend when other options
have been exhausted and you are searching for a new philosophy to
help stimulate thinking outside the box. It is a place to retreat
from the ever growing and seeming unwarranted complexities of society.
It is a place where you find simplicity because you begin to know
yourself more intimately.
When understood and applied in proper context, spirituality
is the most important quality that we all have. What’s more
important, it is a quality that you have. It’s natural, free
and activated by the simple desire to know and discover mysteries
about yourself that are hidden closer than you could ever imagine.
The discovery and nurturing of your Individual Spirituality may, for
all intents and purposes, be the most profound discovery you ever
make.
Spirituality, quite simply, is the newly discovered
awareness of an energy source within us and acting intuitively on
that source to enhance internal motivation and drive to succeed. Existing
character attributes mature, new attributes surface and pipe dreams
no longer remain in the realm of unrealized possibilities. In this
respect, spirituality is an art form that is uniquely expressed by
and through each individual in a personal way. In short, spirituality
helps us to be the best that we can be.
If this is your first visit to the University of
Spirituality Web Site, please be aware of some pertinent information
before embarking on your exploration. Perceptual awareness is the
key ingredient in the process of spiritual enfoldment and self-realization.
Therefore, we’d like to plant a seed of perception so that you
have at least a general idea of ‘where you are’ when moving
from one area to another while exploring the inner halls of the University.
There are basically two main areas or ‘layers’ to the
School. The first layer consists of the familiarization classes which
you are attending now. The first layer also includes the homepage,
introduction and the University Preview (flowchart). The first layer
is considered just inside the University doors and is designed help
the seeker of higher learning decide whether he or she would like
to progress further based on the spiritual concepts presented.
The second layer of the University of Spirituality
begins with the newcomers’ orientation located in the auditorium.
After attending the newcomers’ orientation and resonating with
the material presented, you are certainly free to penetrate deeper
into the University by attending the Hallway of Higher Learning, The
Chamber of Self-Reflection and the various other departments and areas.
It is recommended that you visit the familiarization
classroom links in sequential order, from top to bottom, on the familiarization
menu prior to attending the newcomer orientation. Links to the next
class can be found at the bottom of each page after you have completed
reading it. Once again, the familiarization classes will give you
a taste of the subject material and what the University of Spirituality
is all about.
There are also links to all areas of the site incorporated into the
University Flow Chart exhibited on the Preview Page. These links are
geared for people who are returning to the site and have walked the
hallways before. They are familiar with the University and know exactly
where they want to go.
The University of Spirituality is ‘new’ and since the
spiritual development process is one of a slow but steady construction
process, so is this site. Some of the areas are
under construction and still in the idea stage. Be patient
and manifestation will take place. In the meantime, please enjoy what
we have to offer thus far.
We’ve included artwork to accentuate the subject material. Artwork
is a most profound example of spiritual inspiration and creative vision
at its best. We’d also like to convey the message that the classroom
of learning need not be confined to a room. Whatever you can envision
and wherever you desire to project yourself is an integral part of
learning to tap into the unchartered potential of the mind. In short,
the classroom of learning can be anywhere you so choose. Most
of the art renders can be clicked on to see a larger image. Simply
close the window when you are done to return to the previous screen.
We have included a variety of inspirational quotes
and song lyrics throughout this site. These quotes and song lyrics
are from a variety of individuals from all walks of life and demonstrate
inspiration flows through everyone who is open and mindful of receiving
the gifts of Divine Mind. We also wish to emphasize that it is of
little importance who is being quoted. What is important is that the
quotes are ultimately an example of Divine inspiration coming through
to all who are open.
Spiritually orientated knowledge can be as diverse
as any other type of knowledge. Concepts, ideas and opinions about
a given area of interest are rooted in the perception and value of
the author. The interpretation of the knowledge can vary significantly
from reader to reader which is what makes us unique as individuals.
The teachings presented here are deeply entrenched in fundamental,
universal principles that apply and are essential to all seekers of
spiritual truth. There is a method and process by which a human can
establish his or her relationship with God. Our task is to help anchor
that method and expedite the process within the framework of your
existing perceptual reality. How you go about this is completely up
to you.
The writings on this site serve as an introduction
for the course entitled The Master Within-Building
Our New Home Within the House of God. The course is authored
by Bodan, whom you'll become more acquainted with shortly. The educational
guidance offered here is also comparable to the teachings offered
in the following texts:
A Course in Miracles
Autobiography of a Yogi
The Life & Teachings of the Masters of the Far
East
The Principle Upanishads
Vedic texts
The material taught herein is progressive. The more
you read, the deeper the material reaches. The more times you read
it, the deeper it gets. One reason for this is because presumably
you are engaging in homework along with reading. Homework includes
prayer, meditation and spiritually oriented exercises that helps to
open hidden cavities within you so that the light and love of the
Holy Spirit can illuminate the darkened areas that have permeated
those cavities for so long. After awhile, it is not so much the reading,
but the light and love of the Holy Spirit confirming to you on a deep
level of your being things that you already know. For some of you
the material herein will perhaps be foreign territory. Foreign territory
has the tendency to become familiar territory when you approach the
matter with an open mind, receptive heart and simply allow a new friendship
to take place. Remember that you are embarking on a project to construct
your new home of spiritual dimension and eventually create a new reality
all your own. Existing barriers remain standing only by a close minded
and unwilling approach to receive the glorious gifts that God has
to offer you. The choice is and always shall be yours.