Saturdays, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. CT
June 7 – 28 (4 classes)
The Pilgrim Journey A Deep Inquiry into Self and the Unknown Ravi Ravindra May 31Throughout human history, a few serious searchers have been drawn to the journey of radical inner transformation. Some are motivated by a sense of wonder about their true nature: “Who am I?” Others experience fear: “When I die, is that the end?”
Each searcher is a pilgrim on a journey, and this journey consists of many stages. There is a shift from “I have a question” to “I am in question.” As pilgrims embark on serious self-inquiry, they must address common dangers. Along the way, the seeker is occasionally blessed by a strong vision of Mysterious Presence beyond description. The Mystery remains and the searcher no longer denies It; the Mystery nourishes pilgrims and encourages them to continue.
A seeker sooner or later realizes that the goal of the search – “Enlightenment,” for example – is constructed by the mind and driven by a wish for attainment. Interests shift from an imagined destination to the joy of the journey itself. Connecting with a group of fellow searchers is a rich part of that journey.
This course is intended to assist our individual searches in practical ways. We will look at the teachings of the great sages and then wrestle with them, exchanging our insights, doubts, and difficulties with our fellow pilgrims.
