What is the best way to introduce my young adult children (in their early 20’s ) to the teachings and understandings as expressed on Divine Dharma Talk? – Larry from California

This is a very good question for the father to ask about his children, which really can be readdressed as how do I encourage and support the spiritual development of my children? First, you do that by example. Through your living example of spiritual progress, your children who love and respect you will automatically be inspired by the transformation and changes they see in their father as he continues to progress. In this case, the parents are the models for the children to follow. Quite simply, if the parents are exposed to new teachings that result in the expansion of their spiritual consciousness, this will encourage the children to seek more answers. They may not in particular choose the same path of their parents — and this is not necessary — but they will choose a path that is suited for them in that particular time of their lives. For instance, their parents may like oldies music, but the children may prefer more contemporary music. Nonetheless, the parent’s love of music and listening to it in their home will encourage the children to seek their own music. Therefore, children will seek their own spirituality in the context of their particular growth cycle.

The other aspect of this question really addresses how young adults can develop a deeper understanding of spirituality. While the parents provide a stimulus, how do they begin on their own spiritual journey of awakening? If they are steeped in an institutional religion, they may not necessarily find the answers there, so it is the questions that will propel them on the path of self discovery. When they realize there is something out there that they cannot grasp, yet it exists as something very real that brings them joy and happiness when they are able to connect to this consciousness, then they will begin to pursue it by investigating different forms of spirituality. Divine Dharma Talk is a stimulus. Even though it answers questions, it will actually raise more questions. So for young adults to read this blog and ask questions in the blog, it will provide additional answers and stimulus for them to continue on their own path of spiritual discovery. Ultimately, there are many different paths to the summit of the mountain, and each individual will resonate to the path which is most suited for him or her whether he or she be a child, a young adult or an older person. It is not a function of age, but a function of awareness.

© Robert K. Wu