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Is There A Yoga Of The Heart?

Roger S. Gottlieb | Posted 01.15.2013 | Religion
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Roger S. Gottlieb

Yes, and it's called prayer. And its power does not depend on faith in God or sacred texts, but on the passionate commitment of the person who prays.

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What Would A 'Conscious Judaism' Look Like?

Rabbi Geoffrey A. Mitelman | Posted 09.12.2011 | Religion
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Rabbi Geoffrey A. Mitelman

Consciousness -- awareness, intentionality and self-knowledge -- has become a rich source of scientific inquiry. Interestingly, these ideas also have deep resonance with teachings found within Jewish tradition.

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