title: Symmetry States of the physical space: an expanded reference frame for understanding human consciousness.
abstract: A remarkable phenomenon is taking place around the globe, one that I have been fortunate enough to witness and in which to participate. The relics of the historical Buddha, also known as Siddhartha or Shakyamuni Buddha, still survive today over 2500 years since his enlightenment, and, for the first time in history, are traveling throughout the world. In common Buddhist practice, relics are highly venerated and treasured remains of realized Masters. It is very rare for relics to travel from city to city and be available for viewing by the general public. The Buddha relic tour is demonstrating that a direct experience of the spiritual state is not mysterious, nor is it for a select few. The spiritual state, here defined as a universal theme of unconditional love, is a component of human evolutionary unfoldment, a process through which thousands of human beings have passed, and through which thousands more will pass. We are "waking up" as a species. Consequently, more information is required about this transformation of human consciousness. The Buddha relics offer us a priceless means by which we can obtain a richer perspective about the nature of human consciousness, spiritual realities such as love, and ultimately understanding ourselves.
authors: Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. njmanek@aol.com
authors: Nisha J
authors: NJ
authors: Manek
mesh_terms: D002016:Buddhism; D032882:Comprehension; D003243:Consciousness; D006801:Humans; D013140:Spiritualism