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About giribaba

I was a monk in India for 10 years (1966-1976), & have been a mental health professional for 30 years. I write about the spiritual journey, spiritual practice & have a special interest in depression.

Wayfaring with Raymond – blog 3

Excerpt from new book – in progress. Depression, addiction and spirituality Some very talented people struggle with different types of addiction. Some committed churchgoers or practitioners of religions and even monks or priests struggle with addictions. Generally, there is some … Continue reading

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Wayfaring with Raymond – blog 2

Excerpt from new book – in progress. Should I get a Teacher/guru? This business of following of the teacher is also part of a way, which is not about following one’s basic desires, but about dealing with one’s basic desires. … Continue reading

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Wayfaring with Raymond – blog 1

Excerpt from new book – in progress. Surrender This seems like an acceptance, where we accept life “as it is” Then, we sit in our awareness and whatever happens is accepted. This is where sits one who knows themselves, as … Continue reading

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Why Spirituality? – blog 7

Intro to Why Spirituality? (Start of a new book). Previously Raymond Pattison wrote about his ten years as a monk in India. Then about spiritual matters with foundation spiritual philosophy derived from ancient Indian writings. After leaving India in 1976 … Continue reading

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Why Spirituality? – blog 6, part 2

Why Spirituality? (Start of a new book). Previously Raymond Pattison wrote about his ten years as a monk in India. Then about spiritual matters with foundation spiritual philosophy derived from ancient Indian writings. After leaving India in 1976 Raymond became … Continue reading

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Why Spirituality? – blog 6 – pt 1

Why Spirituality? (Start of a new book). Previously Raymond Pattison wrote about his ten years as a monk in India. Then about spiritual matters with foundation spiritual philosophy derived from ancient Indian writings. After leaving India in 1976 Raymond became … Continue reading

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Why Spirituality? – Blog 5

Previously Raymond Pattison wrote about his ten years as a monk in India. Then about spiritual matters with foundation spiritual philosophy derived from ancient Indian writings. After leaving India in 1976 Raymond became a mental health professional, qualifying in 1980. … Continue reading

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Why Spirituality? – Blog 4

Previously Raymond wrote about his ten years as a monk in India. Then wrote books about spiritual matters with a foundation spiritual philosophy derived from ancient Indian writings. After leaving India in 1976 Raymond became a mental health professional, qualifying … Continue reading

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Why Spirituality? – Blog 3

Session 3 From Why Spirituality? (Start of a new book). Intro Previously Raymond Pattison wrote about his ten years as a monk in India. Then about spiritual matters with foundation spiritual philosophy derived from ancient Indian writings. After leaving India … Continue reading

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Why Spirituality? Blog 2

Session 2 From Why Spirituality? (Start of a new book). Intro Previously Raymond Pattison wrote about his ten years as a monk in India. Then about spiritual matters with foundation spiritual philosophy derived from ancient Indian writings. After leaving India … Continue reading

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