Light of the Spirit Monastery

Light of the Spirit Monastery (See Soham Yoga and Soham Yoga: An Introduction, posted on https://ocoy.org.)

Light of the Spirit Monastery (Atma Jyoti Ashram) presents the path of meditation and practical spiritual life at https://ocoy.org

AtmaJyoti.org: 2004
New site ocoy.org: 2012 Original Christianity is the basic, classical teachings of Sanatana Dharma, the Eternal Dharma, which were taught by Jesus, who was a missionary to the West of the spiritual vision of India, and the empowering and transformi

ng rituals instituted by Jesus and known as Sacraments that were meant to accomplish outside India what the traditional samskaras and spiritual initiations (diksha) accomplished for those living in India. It was the earliest form of Vedanta for the West.

“All the religions of the world have come into existence through the will of God, and all will cease to exist through His will. But the religion of India will never cease to exist, for it alone is the Sanatana [Eternal] Dharma.” Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa

(See The Christ of India, The Apostle of India and The Yoga of the Sacraments posted on https://ocoy.org.) Original Yoga was divinely revealed to the Nath Yogi Sampradaya begun by Matsyendranath and Goraknath, of which both Patanjali and Jesus (Sri Ishanath) were members. Both of these–Original Christianity and Original Yoga–are to be found in the eleven major Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and we believe are the only authentic Christianity.

Only knowledge of God is worthwhile in the end. All other knowledge is of the partial and temporal. God Knowledge leads ...
06/10/2026

Only knowledge of God is worthwhile in the end. All other knowledge is of the partial and temporal. God Knowledge leads us to the Infinite.

Anything in life worthwhile takes effort, and the more worthwhile, the more effort. Sometimes the effort is not in the d...
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Anything in life worthwhile takes effort, and the more worthwhile, the more effort. Sometimes the effort is not in the doing, but in the letting go of hindrances. The more that we let go of our self-imposed shackles, the easier the journey.

"Matri Vani," Ma's sayings, is a rich depository of spiritual guidance.
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"Matri Vani," Ma's sayings, is a rich depository of spiritual guidance.

Swami Rama Tirtha (1873–1906) was a brilliant Vedantic sage whose life overflowed with fearlessness, joy, and the realiz...
06/07/2026

Swami Rama Tirtha (1873–1906) was a brilliant Vedantic sage whose life overflowed with fearlessness, joy, and the realization of the infinite Self. He called on seekers to transcend weakness and discover that their true nature is one with the Eternal.

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Confucius (551–479 BC) taught that a noble life is built through character, self-discipline, and kindness toward others....
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Confucius (551–479 BC) taught that a noble life is built through character, self-discipline, and kindness toward others. His wisdom shaped the moral and cultural life of East Asia for over two millennia, reminding us that a harmonious society begins with a virtuous heart.

Milarepa is one of Tibet’s most beloved spiritual masters & perhaps the most famous yogi in Buddhist history. His life i...
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Milarepa is one of Tibet’s most beloved spiritual masters & perhaps the most famous yogi in Buddhist history. His life is remarkable as he did not begin as a saint. As a young man, driven by anger and revenge, he caused great harm & later suffered deep remorse for his actions.

Ajahn Chah (1918–1992) was a beloved master of Thailand’s Forest Tradition whose teachings combined deep wisdom with eve...
06/04/2026

Ajahn Chah (1918–1992) was a beloved master of Thailand’s Forest Tradition whose teachings combined deep wisdom with everyday practicality. With humor, clarity, and compassion, he showed that lasting peace comes not from controlling life, but from understanding the mind. ☸️

Anandamayi Ma (1896–1982) radiated a joy and peace that touched thousands. Without formal education or institutional tra...
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Anandamayi Ma (1896–1982) radiated a joy and peace that touched thousands. Without formal education or institutional training, she spoke from direct spiritual realization, reminding seekers that the Divine is ever-present and can be known through sincere spiritual practice.

for Irena Hacki.
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for Irena Hacki.

🔥🕊️ The phoenix is not a symbol of escaping the fire–it is a symbol of passing through it.The old self, old habits, old ...
06/02/2026

🔥🕊️ The phoenix is not a symbol of escaping the fire–it is a symbol of passing through it.

The old self, old habits, old limitations, and old identities are consumed. What emerges is not merely restored, but transformed.

Growth often looks like loss before it shows renewal.

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