Ennio Nimis presents the very best introduction to Kriya Yoga (Jan 2011)
Many of us who have read the classic book Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda have been left with a burning curiosity of the techniques of Kriya Yoga that underpin this momentous spiritual work. Kriya Yoga is a set of techniques that basically encourage kundalini awakening which leads on to full spiritual awakening. These techniques, said to have been developed by the rishis thousands of years ago, were rediscovered by Lahiri Mahasaya who was taught them by the mythical Babaji. Lahiri Mahasaya passed the teachings on to Sri Yukteswar who passed them down to Paramahansa Yogananda who wrote Autobiography of a Yogi that piqued worldwide interest for them. Only problem was that as organisations develop around teachings, and there are many organisations purporting to teach Kriya Yoga both in India and around the world, they end up controlling the teachings and using them as bargaining chips for seekers' money, loyalty and control. Therefore, any search for the techniques of Kriya Yoga will turn up very little as the knowledge is usually given on condition of absolute secrecy. But this spiritual farce has finally come to an end with the online publication of Kriya Yoga practitioner Ennio Nimis' online book. It is available in three sections: Part 1 lays the foundation and outlines Nimis' own experience; Part 2 gives the techniques themselves; and Part 3 looks at further practical aspects. EnergyGrid would like to personally thank Ennio Nimis for releasing this divine knowledge from stupid and shortsighted human control.

The Gospel of Thomas - A Blueprint for Spiritual Growth - by David Capps
This e-book has been written as a spiritual and insightful interpretation of the Gnostic Gospel of Thomas which comprises 114 profound but sayings attributed to Jesus. With David Capps elucidation, this ancient New Testament apocryphon, which is notoriously obscure and mystical, begins to offer up its profound wisdom. By kind permission, Capps' book is available here for free download. E-BOOK

 

Mel Gibson's Apocalypto Insults Mayan Culture (Jan 2007)
Mel Gibson brings out a new film called Apocalypto and, as usual, runs rough shod over historical accuracy to further his Christian agenda and fixation on violence. Those who see Apocalypto will leave the cinema with the false notion that the Spanish Conquistadors' invasion of Meso-America was a blessing that liberated the Mayans from their own barbarism. Truth is, the Spanish were far more barbarous in bringing their fetid Catholic dogma to the New World, displaying the same Christian fervour which has been responsible for the murder, maiming and torture of millions over the centuries, the destruction of hundreds of cultures, and the sexual abuse of countless children. Even the Muslims were historically known to be more tolerant than the Christians. So how is it that the 'gentle Jesus meek and mild' could have spawned such twisted minds and frozen hearts?

"Listen!
Here's all you need to know to become enlightened:
Sit down, shut up, and ask yourself what's true until you know.
That's it. That's the whole deal; a complete teaching of enlightenment, a complete practice. If you ever have any questions or problems, no matter what the question or problem is, the answer is always exactly the same:
Sit down, shut up, and ask yourself what's true until you know.
In other words, go jump off a cliff.
Don't go near the cliff and contemplate jumping off. Don't read a book about jumping off. Don't study the art and science of jumping off. Don't join a support group for jumping off. Don't write poems about jumping off. Don't suck up to someone else who jumped off.
Just jump."
Jed Mckenna quoted from Spiritual Enlightenment

Huna Philosophy (recently brought back from the Big Island, Hawaii. Thank you Z!)