IT’S POSSIBLE TO REACH GOD THOUGH MANY DIFFERENT PATHS: How I Came to Vedanta w/Dr Jeffery D. Long

After the death of his father, Dr. Long began, what became a lifelong spiritual quest into the nature of life, death, rebirth, and consciousness.

Dr. Jeffery D. Long is a leading authority in Religious Pluralism, the many paths to ultimate truth and realization of our oneness.

Dr. Long is Professor of Religion and Asian Studies at Elizabethtown College, in Pennsylvania.

Dr. Long is the author of four books including, A Vision for Hinduism, Jainism: An Introduction, the Historical Dictionary of Hinduism and, most recently, Hinduism in America: A Convergence of Worlds.

In 2018, Dr. Long received the Hindu American Foundation’s Dharma Seva Award for his work to promote accurate and sensitive portrayals of Hindu traditions in the American education system and media. He has spoken conferences in India at which His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, has also talked.

Dr Long has given talks at prestigious venues around the world, including Princeton University, Yale University, the University of Chicago, and three presentations in 2019 at the United Nations Headquarters, in New York.

This is his story and this is his Passion.

PASSIONATE DISCUSSIONS ABOUT
- Conservative Catholic to embracing Hinduism
- Jainism
- Finding the Bhagavad Gita
- Religious pluralism – many paths to truth/oneness
- Vedanta philosophy
- Hinduism
- Opening the mind to possibilities
- We are not out physical body?
- What happens after we die?
- Reincarnation and rebirth
- One consciousness
- Is the soul eternal
- Why are we here?
- What is suffering and why do we suffer?
- Karma ‘work’
- Marriage and Relationships
- Meditation – control over our thoughts and emotions

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HOST: Luisa

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BOOKS:
Hinduism in America: A Convergence of Worlds and Perspectives on Reincarnation:

Hindu, Christian, and Scientific

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

“How I Came to Vedanta”
Part of the Q&A after one of my talks at the Vedanta Society of New York (the first Vedanta Society, founded by Swami Vivekananda in 1894). This covers some of the same material that you and I discussed, especially about my father.

“Sri Ramakrishna’s Ideas and Our Times”
A talk that I gave in India that focuses on the theme of Religious Pluralism, which we discussed.

“Hinduism in America: A Convergence of Worlds”
My interview with Raj Balkaran for a podcast for the New Books Network, about my latest book (on Hinduism in America).

“The Yoga of Yoda”
My first VSNY talk, on Vedantic themes in the Star Wars films, a favorite topic of mine.

“Jainism and Vedanta: A Comparative Study”
Another VSNY talk, comparing these two ancient Indic philosophies. One of my books is an introduction to Jainism. I don’t think we talked about it much, but it’s known for its strong emphasis on ahimsa (nonviolence in thought, word, and deed).

“Humanity Is One Family”
A VSNY talk on the influence of Vedanta on the thought of Mahatma Gandhi.

“Misunderstanding Hindu Dharma”
A web talk that I gave on common misunderstandings of Hinduism in the Western world.

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[codfishcathie]

So much wisdom and insight this man has. Thank you.

[karenherndon]

This is so great! Thank you so much Luisa for having your show and for having Dr. Jeffrey Long on your show . I have been thanking on the lines of thought and Pluralism as hehas . Ge makes this sound much easier that I ever thought. It's so True. Yes Happy is a way of being ! We find that with God and the whole universe

[kennyrumrill]

What a wonderful. calm, rational discussion. Thank you two for sharing your ideas.

[wisconsinfarmer]

I have had that experience with books. They are placed in a location and the title calls out.
Developing a reliable intuition is in our future.

[thomburleson]

Luisa, again thanks for a compelling program. In my life, I’ve arrived at my mindset through self-contemplation and prayer. I’ve grown to look at “formal religion” with scrutiny because of the inherent hierarchy that is fraught with judgement. Instead, I prefer a spiritual view of the world, which I find to be decidedly different than “religion”.
Through all of this contemplation, I ultimately feel that LOVE is the most powerful force. Love of one’s self, love of nature and love of our fellow humans is a mindset which brings joy. Thanks for continuing to share your wonderful guests!
Peace, Luisa❤️

[lukeparnell]

So every moment is the last but yet always a new moment thats a interesting way to view it wow!

[colleencolquhoun]

Excellent talk ... especially for my searching journey. I have seen Jeffrey in some old near death experiences documentaries and I definitely connected to and loved what he said ... and here he is “all grown up”! Ha

[panther]

Excellent show content Luisa. Thanks again.

[moonmother.]

Yet another wonderful interview Luisa! Much love, lovely lady 💖💕🌷 xo

[lesleywilson]

Brilliant really loved the messages thank you all 😍♥️🎉

[rssivakumar]

Why the universe and we exist?
Take the analogy of producing/creating a movie. Just to take us through the roller coaster of emotional experience, which we don't usually experience every day. Such as a thrilling chase, heroic action sequences, goosebumpy scene s etc. We know that they aren't real, the actors know yet it is one of the popular industry in the world.
The good, the bad and other shades of characters exists just to make it more interesting for the experiencer.

The audience know that movie is an illusionary, yet they go through the emotions as if they are real until the end of the movie. So is the physical world and life .

[Nola]

Watch this on 0.75x.
You're welcome

[internetmail]

Scripture says there is only one strait path. Multiple paths is the teaching of polytheism and is the polar opposite of monotheism.