Bhakti, or devotion to a particular diety or form of God takes many forms, but all forms are simply avatars of the incomprehensible, formless One.

From The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho:

..."'And this is what your son said,' the angel told the man. 'These are the words he said to the rabbi at that point, and they have never been forgotten: "My Lord, I am not worthy that you should come under my roof. But only speak a word and my servant will be healed."'"

The alchemist said, "No matter what he does, every person on earth plays a central role in the history of the world. And normally he doesn't know it."

The boy smiled. He had never imagined that questions about life would be of such importance to a shepherd.

"Good-bye," the alchemist said.
"Good-bye," said the boy.

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Audio Dharma
Dharma talks given by Gil Fronsdal and various guest speakers at the Insight Meditation Center. Each talk illuminates aspects of the Buddha's teachings. The purpose is the same that the Buddha had for his teachings, to guide us toward the end of suffering and the attainment of freedom. To learn more about the Insight Meditation Center, visit our website at http://www.insightmeditationcenter.org/.

09/01/2010 02:00 PM
What is Being Requested
Gil Fronsdal

09/01/2010 12:15 PM
Practice Notes: Working with Tension
Gil Fronsdal

08/30/2010 11:00 PM
Anatta
Gil Fronsdal

08/29/2010 12:00 PM
Historical Roots of Western Vipassana
Gil Fronsdal

08/26/2010 10:00 PM
Hindrances: Sloth and Torpor
Andrea Fella