In the recently concluded 3rd INCOVAR Graduate Camp, Bro Tan Huat Chye mentioned the importance of having Spiritual Friends, as compared to Religious Friends. While the 2 words sound similar, the meaning of both are actually different.
What makes a person religious? If that person follows all the religious rituals and practices the form of the religious belief, then he is considered to be a religious person.
But a religious person is not automatically a spiritual person.
So what then makes a person spiritual?
It's the constant questioning of oneself. Am I doing the right thing? Am I doing enough? Am I thinking negative thoughts constantly? Would it be good if I helped the needy?
These questions trigger the thought process, and in the process of self reconciliation, he becomes a better person.
A spiritual person is not necessarily a religious person. He may not believe in any god or any religious teacher. But if he avoids evil, does good, and purifies his mind, then he is considered a spiritual person.
And it is these type of people that we should surround ourselves with.
Remember, @ INCOVAR, we can connect you to a network of spiritual friends, thus nurturing a Family in the Dharma :)
What makes a person religious? If that person follows all the religious rituals and practices the form of the religious belief, then he is considered to be a religious person.
But a religious person is not automatically a spiritual person.
So what then makes a person spiritual?
It's the constant questioning of oneself. Am I doing the right thing? Am I doing enough? Am I thinking negative thoughts constantly? Would it be good if I helped the needy?
These questions trigger the thought process, and in the process of self reconciliation, he becomes a better person.
A spiritual person is not necessarily a religious person. He may not believe in any god or any religious teacher. But if he avoids evil, does good, and purifies his mind, then he is considered a spiritual person.
And it is these type of people that we should surround ourselves with.
Remember, @ INCOVAR, we can connect you to a network of spiritual friends, thus nurturing a Family in the Dharma :)
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