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Sacred Light & Creation in Buddhism, Christianity, Science 02/13/2023 |
We are considering how today’s science has moved beyond dualism. How thrilling it would be if religious consciousness the world over would do the
same! |
The path forward is shown us by post-modern science: Light=Matter=Spirit. It is significant, I think, that Albert Einstein, who ushered in post-modern science, said that all he
wanted to do in life was to study Light. And so it is that we are meditating of late on Light and Spirit according to spiritual traditions around the world (including learning from science that trees are basically made of
light). | |
We have considered recently the Jewish Biblical tradition, the Celtic tradition and the Hindu tradition as they equate Light and Divinity—and, thanks to science, matter and divinity. Clearly we can say, “the wicked witch is dead, the wicked witch of dualism is dead!” What about the Buddhist tradition? Buddha said, “Be you lamps unto yourselves.” Jesus talks
about not putting one’s light under a bushel but making it visible for all to see. |
“Reflection of the Cosmic Moment” window by Doyle Chappell, inspired by The Coming of the Cosmic Christ at AChurch4Me Metropolitan Community Church, Chicago. Published with permission of the artist. | Just as Christians understand Christ to be the light in all beings (the “Cosmic Christ”), and science talks of photons or light waves being present in every atom in the universe, Buddhism says this about the Living
Buddha. |
This Buddha is always shining, always enlightening trees, grass, birds, human beings, and so on, always emitting light. It is this Buddha who is preaching now and not
just 2,500 years ago. Several years ago, I had the privilege to lecture in South Korea and afterwards a Buddhist monk came up to me and said, I have never heard of the Cosmic Christ before (neither, unfortunately, have
the majority of Christians). But I love the idea and now I am going to start preaching about the “Cosmic Buddha.” |
This is creation spirituality, isn’t it? The Cosmic Christ or the Buddha Nature or
the Tselem or Image of God in Judaism is to be found in all things. The Sacred is to be found all around us. Indeed, Jesus calls it “the Kingdom of God.” And Buddhism calls it “nirvana.”
to be continued |
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Adapted from Matthew Fox, One River, Many Wells: Wisdom Springing from Global Faiths, p. 76. See also: Matthew Fox, The Coming of the Cosmic Christ. And Matthew Fox and Bishop Marc Andrus, Stations of the Cosmic Christ. And Fox, Stations of the Cosmic Christ Meditation Cards Matthew Fox, Hildegard of Bingen: A Saint For Our Times, pp. 11-24. Banner Image: “Prayer” Photo by Nhan Thai on Pexels |
Queries for Contemplation Is it your experience that the Christology of the “Cosmic Christ” is unknown to many Christians? What differences might arise were people to rediscover that earliest of all understandings of Christ? |
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One River, Many Wells: Wisdom Springing from Global Faiths
Matthew Fox calls on all the world traditions for their wisdom and their inspiration in a work that is far more than a list of theological position papers but a new way to pray—to meditate in a global spiritual context on the wisdom all our traditions share. Fox chooses 18 themes that are foundational to any spirituality and demonstrates how all the world spiritual traditions offer wisdom about each.
“Reading One River, Many
Wells is like entering the rich silence of a masterfully directed retreat. As you read this text, you reflect, you pray, you embrace Divinity. Truly no words can fully express my respect and awe for this magnificent contribution to contemporary spirituality." --Caroline Myss, author of Anatomy of the Spirit | |
The
Coming of the Cosmic Christ: The Healing of Mother Earth and the Birth of a Global Renaissance
In what may be considered the most comprehensive outline of the Christian paradigm shift of our Age, Matthew Fox eloquently foreshadows the manner in which the spirit of Christ resurrects in terms of the return to an earth-based mysticism, the expression of creativity, mystical sexuality, the respect due the young, the rebirth of effective forms
of worship—all of these mirroring the ongoing blessings of Mother Earth and the recovery of Eros, the feminine aspect of the Divine.
“The eighth wonder of the world…convincing proof that our Western religious tradition does indeed have the depth of imagination to reinvent its faith.” — Brian Swimme, author or The Universe Story and Journey of the Universe. | |
Stations of the Cosmic Christ This is a book of meditations on the Cosmic Christ, accompanying the images of 16 wonderful clay tablets by Javier Ullrrich Lemus and M.C. Richards. Together, these images and meditations go far beyond the traditional Stations of the Cross to inspire a spirit awakening and understanding of
the cosmic Christ Consciousness, Buddha consciousness, and consciousness of the image of God in all beings, so needed in our times.
“A divinely inspired book that must be read by every human being devoted to spiritual and global survival. It is cosmically brilliant.” — Caroline Myss, author of Anatomy of the Spirit | |
Stations of the Cosmic Christ Meditation Cards and Guide
Booklet
Beautiful full-color cards from Stations of the Cosmic Christ to aid in your meditations on the Cosmic Christ, featuring the images of 16 wonderful clay tablets by Javier Ullrrich Lemus and M.C. Richards. Step beyond the traditional Stations of the Cross and experience a spirit awakening and understanding of the cosmic Christ Consciousness, Buddha consciousness, and consciousness of the image of God in all beings,
so needed in our times. Includes an instruction booklet containing suggestions on how to use the cards. | |
Hildegard of Bingen, A Saint for
Our Times: Unleashing Her Power in the 21st Century
Matthew Fox writes in Hildegard of Bingen about this amazing woman and what we can learn from her.
In an era when women were marginalized, Hildegard was an outspoken, controversial figure. Yet so visionary was her insight that she was sought out by kings, popes, abbots, and bishops for advice.
"This book gives strong, sterling, and unvarnished evidence that everything - everything - we ourselves become will affect what women after us may also become....This is a truly marvelous, useful, profound, and creative book.” ~~ Andrew Harvey, author of The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism. | |
See Matthew Fox's full calendar HERE |
Join Matthew Fox and special guest Caroline Myss for a 6-part course, “The Fire Inside: How John of the Cross’s Creation Spirituality and Mystical Activism Inspires Our Own”
hosted by the Caroline Myss Educational Institute. Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 7-23, 4:00pm-5:30pm PT. Register HERE. Creation Spirituality Conversations |
Matthew Fox at the Center for Contemporary Mysticism discusses “Birthing a New World: Can Creation-Centered Spirituality Help Reclaim the Sacredness of the Earth?" | |
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