In all of my spiritual work,
I’ve found no concept more important than Samsara.
They say that if you stare at the Wheel of Samsara long enough,
You become enlightened.
I will now explain it in plain english:
I’ve found no concept more important than Samsara.
They say that if you stare at the Wheel of Samsara long enough,
You become enlightened.
I will now explain it in plain english:
Samsara is a Buddhist concept that describes the suffering humans face over the course of one or many lifetimes.
We run on the wheel, like hamsters, until one day we finally see the wheel for what it is and step off.
There are 6 Realms that we all occupy at any give time.
We run on the wheel, like hamsters, until one day we finally see the wheel for what it is and step off.
There are 6 Realms that we all occupy at any give time.
Understand these Realms and you will understand humanity.
Ok, here we go…
Ok, here we go…
Realm 1: The Hell Realm
Buddhists believe that hell is not an afterlife; it is here on earth.
You enter the Hell Realm when your internal trauma builds and you are unwilling to go inwards.
The emotions become overwhelming and get fully externalized. Think road rage.
Buddhists believe that hell is not an afterlife; it is here on earth.
You enter the Hell Realm when your internal trauma builds and you are unwilling to go inwards.
The emotions become overwhelming and get fully externalized. Think road rage.
Realm 2: The Hungry Ghost Realm
Ahh this is a good one.
Trauma, emptiness inside, repressed feelings.
To “fill the void” you seek external things.
Drugs, sex, alcohol, addiction, eating too much, shopping.
The Hungry Ghost is NEVER full.
Ahh this is a good one.
Trauma, emptiness inside, repressed feelings.
To “fill the void” you seek external things.
Drugs, sex, alcohol, addiction, eating too much, shopping.
The Hungry Ghost is NEVER full.
Realm 3: The Animal Realm
What separates humans from animals? Our ability to think ahead.
Those stuck in the Animal realm have no interest in using this ability.
Plagued by supreme ignorance, they are truly in survival mode, living day to day.
What separates humans from animals? Our ability to think ahead.
Those stuck in the Animal realm have no interest in using this ability.
Plagued by supreme ignorance, they are truly in survival mode, living day to day.
Those were the three Lower Realms.
They represent a lower level of consciousness.
Unless you are enlightened you will dip into them at times. Try not to stay there.
Next the Upper Realms. They too have their perils.
They represent a lower level of consciousness.
Unless you are enlightened you will dip into them at times. Try not to stay there.
Next the Upper Realms. They too have their perils.
Realm 4: The God Realm
Gods have achieved some sense of enlightenment but then crave bliss.
They live within their own walled gardens, experiencing immeasurable bliss and happiness.
Manufactured, it is not integrated with humanity.
They are oblivious to human suffering.
Gods have achieved some sense of enlightenment but then crave bliss.
They live within their own walled gardens, experiencing immeasurable bliss and happiness.
Manufactured, it is not integrated with humanity.
They are oblivious to human suffering.
Realm 5: The Jealous God Realm
Oh man, in business they’re everywhere!
Jealous Gods have achieved some degree of enlightenment. As such they have immense powers.
Instead of furthering their own inner work, they want all to know of their power, and become jealous of others.
Oh man, in business they’re everywhere!
Jealous Gods have achieved some degree of enlightenment. As such they have immense powers.
Instead of furthering their own inner work, they want all to know of their power, and become jealous of others.
Jealous Gods use their power to create systems that keep people down, usually by means of confusion and perceived helpfulness.
As you rise in your own awareness, many who were once friends might reveal their true Jealous Gods.
As you rise in your own awareness, many who were once friends might reveal their true Jealous Gods.
Don’t do business with a Jealous God. Don’t be friends with a Jealous God. Don’t go near a Jealous God.
This only feeds them.
Their trappings are the most powerful in the universe.
This only feeds them.
Their trappings are the most powerful in the universe.
Realm 6: The Human Realm
Ah, finally.
The human realm is where one experiences the natural joys and sorrows, the ups and downs, of the human experience.
Humans might work everyday jobs. They engage frequently with other people: friends, coworkers, and community.
Ah, finally.
The human realm is where one experiences the natural joys and sorrows, the ups and downs, of the human experience.
Humans might work everyday jobs. They engage frequently with other people: friends, coworkers, and community.
The most spiritual learning happens in the Human Realm.
Buddhists pray to be born in this Realm.
Surround yourself with Humans.
This 100% applies to work too.
Hire Humans into your organization. Reach a critical mass, and your organization will become a Human Magnet!
Buddhists pray to be born in this Realm.
Surround yourself with Humans.
This 100% applies to work too.
Hire Humans into your organization. Reach a critical mass, and your organization will become a Human Magnet!
And that’s it!
Studying these concepts has helped us develop Conscious Culture at Bolt, which is how we bridge Execution with Human-ity.
If living in the intersection of spirituality and business interests you, follow me @ryantakesoff 🚀
Together we can fix this mess 💪
Studying these concepts has helped us develop Conscious Culture at Bolt, which is how we bridge Execution with Human-ity.
If living in the intersection of spirituality and business interests you, follow me @ryantakesoff 🚀
Together we can fix this mess 💪
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