Spiritual Lenses - Katinka Hesselink Net: religion and spirituality

My newest spiritual lenses 

Spiritual pictures and photos

This is a lens devoted to my spiritual pictures - the ones I use to promote my websites. I want to honestly know what you think of them, and I want your ideas for improvements. But you can also just add whatever fun or weird title to them that you wa...

Lao Tse quotes from the Tao Te Ching

According to tradition, the Tao Te Ching (or Dao De Djing) was written around the 6th century BC by the sage Laozi (or Lao Tzu, Lao Tse, "Old Master"), a record-keeper at the Zhou Dynasty court. In fact, in China the text is known by his name. Whoeve...

What is the cause of Evil?

What is the cause of Evil? I think this complicated question begs a divine answer. Evil is such an absolutist word... I prefer to ask the question as follows: what's the cause of injustice and sorrow in the universe?

Creative Evolution by Amit Goswami PhD

Inspiring integration of the latest in physics with a spiritual perspective. Convincing in the point that since consciousness is part of the universe now (in us), consciousness must have played a part in creating it and guiding evolution at crucial p...

Best Books about Alchemy

Experts on the subject of Western Esotericism got together to make a list of must read books on the subject, from a scientific point of view for the library of the Theosophical Society. From the resulting list I gathered the books about Alchemy and p...

General spiritual lenses: your favorites 

Spiritual Quotes and Wisdom Sayings

This lens has links to websites and books with wise quotes from various spiritual traditions to uplift your life and inspire you to kindness, patience, inner strength and a better life in general.

Christian Spiritual Quotes and Inspirational Sayings

Yours and my favorite quotes from the Christian tradition & links to more Christian and Spiritual quotes. Submit your favorite Christian quotes in the guestbook.

Spiritual themes and Religious Topics: more squidoo lenses 

Spiritual subjects and questions

Theosophical Society - theosophy

The cool thing about the Theosophical Society is that it is a great place to learn about religion, philosophy, science and metaphysics - without having to commit to any dogmas. Each member can remain in whatever religion they choose - as long as they...

Aum, the sacred Indian mantra ; Om, Ohm - meditating unity

Who doesn't know the Indian mantra 'aum' - and use it when they want to make fun of new age spirituality? Aum is actually a sacred mantra for all Indian religions that I know of (Sikhism, Hinduism, Buddhism etc.). It is a symbol for the most sacred,...

Why Vegetarian? The Environment & cruelty to animals

There are several reasons for people to become vegetarians. For me it has to do with the spiritual effects of eating meat as well as the impact of eating animals on animals and the environment in general.

What is Spiritual Growth? What is Wisdom?

Spiritual growth and wisdom have something to do with living right and positive change. Or does it? I'll explain my idea about spiritual growth: it's ups and downs and how it's linked to wisdom. With links to more inspiration.

Buddhism: practice, religious views and beliefs

Buddhism is one of the most inspiring world philosophies. On this lens you will find information on the Buddhist path, basic concepts and links to more information.

What is an Ashram? Spiritual Retreat Centres!

What is an ashram? Why go on a spiritual retreat? This lens explains the way of life on an ashram and has links to ashrams and pictures of ashrams. An ashram is a place of spiritual retreat. Usually there are permanent residents as well as visitors...

Yoga - history and tradition from India

Information on hatha yoga and the other classic types of yoga. In Hinduism there are various types of yoga, but in the West Hatha Yoga has become most popular and well known. When we say 'yoga' we usually mean 'Hatha Yoga'. Don't forget to vote for...

Top Spiritual Blogs

There aren't many spiritual blogs out there that I actually enjoy reading. These are them. Add your own favorites.

What are the important spiritual questions? religious debate!

Let's hear it: what spiritual questions could you ask your loved ones to get a bit of depth into the evening dinner?

Theosophy Blogs & Forums: religious and interfaith debate

The latest from theosophists online. Find out what theosophical blogs have updated recently, what the theosophical forums are talking about etc.

Videos about NDEs - Near Death Experiences

Videos about Near Death Experiences: both reflection about the topic, as well as testimonies.

People twittering about spirituality

Hi all, come join the conversation about spirituality. This lens is an introduction to twitters about religion: Christian twitterers, Buddhist twitterers, Muslim twitterers, Hindu tweets, Yoga enthusiasts on twitter etc. Come join the fun.

All Considering - spiritual blog

I started this blog when I quit college - as an outlet for my thoughts about religion, spirituality, life and spiritual growth and self discovery. Below you will find out what I have ended up writing about, what recent posts I made and more.

Holistic Consciousness, Enlightenment and Science Videos

These video's go into the deepest problems inherent in our culture and attempt to solve them on an equally deep level: on the level of consciousness. Most of these people also agree that in order for our culture to face up to the basic problems inher...

Spiritual Quotes, Wisdom Sayings, Religious quotes 

God in the Bible - quotes

People have their own image of God - yet God presents himself in the Bible in a variety of ways. I thought I'd go back to what's in that book to see the way God is portrayed there.

Spiritual Quotes and Wisdom Sayings

This lens has links to websites and books with wise quotes from various spiritual traditions to uplift your life and inspire you to kindness, patience, inner strength and a better life in general.

Christian Spiritual Quotes and Inspirational Sayings

Yours and my favorite quotes from the Christian tradition & links to more Christian and Spiritual quotes. Submit your favorite Christian quotes in the guestbook.

Love quotes - spiritual, romantic and religious

On LOVE in all its manifestations: romantic love, spiritual love, love as a source of creativity etc. Love quotes and links to more quotes on love. Love is never as simple, or as complex, as we think it is...

Wisdom Quotes: Inspirational Spiritual Sayings

I've gathered together some of the best quotes of the wisest people around. I hope you find them as inspirational as I do.

Favorite Witches Sayings

Getting to know the Wicca world? This lens helps you understand what other witches are saying. In the process you will understand how wicca rituals are built up a bit better as well.

Lao Tse quotes from the Tao Te Ching

According to tradition, the Tao Te Ching (or Dao De Djing) was written around the 6th century BC by the sage Laozi (or Lao Tzu, Lao Tse, "Old Master"), a record-keeper at the Zhou Dynasty court. In fact, in China the text is known by his name. Whoeve...

Spiritual Quotes on Life

A collection of quotes about the one issue none of us can ignore: life. What is the goal of life? What are we here for? What is the place of love, or inspiration, or a calling in life? What does virtue have to do with it? And spirituality? These quo...

Short Inspirational Religious quotes and sayings

Inspirational sayings and quotes from various religions: Islam, Christianity, Buddhism and more. Help me make this lens even better by submitting your favorites wisdom sayings from these religious traditions.

Rumi sayings and quotes

Mawlana Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Balkhi, also known as Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, but known to the English-speaking world simply as Rumi, was a 13th-century Persian poet, Sunni Islamic jurist, and theologian and mystic. Rumi's works are written in the...

Spiritual controversies and questions 

The Ultimate Questions - religion and spirituality

These are the ultimate philosophy questions we all ask ourselves about religion and spirituality. Vote, get inspired and share. Part lensography, part hey monkeybrain lens - I hope you all enjoy.

Karma and Reincarnation: are we reborn?

Karma and reincarnation are linked. Karma is the idea that what we do and have done influences our circumstances, talents and options. Reincarnation means that what we do and think will not just influence our present life, but also our future ex...

The Secret is True (sort of)

If you want to achieve something, you had better work for it, visualize success and everything you will need to get where you want to go. This visualization is called 'The Secret'. But will visualization get you everything you want? The 'law of attr...

There IS an afterlife

I think there IS an afterlife This lens records various religious beliefs - and gives you the option of really deciding which is best. From Ancient Egypt and Plato, to Christianity and Buddhism... most religions I know of have an afterlife of sorts -...

We DO have a soul

There is no way to describe what I experience without a soul that transcends the personality. There is something in us which is more than my habits, limitations and combined past. According to Christianity and Islam we each have an immortal soul, tha...

More spiritual debate 

Is Buddhism a Religion or a Philosophy?

There is a long tradition in the West to regard Buddhism as a philosophy. This tradition was started by Enlightenment philosophers (those who like rational thinking so much) who saw in Buddhism an ancient religion which fit their ideal of a rational...

What are the important spiritual questions? religious debate!

Let's hear it: what spiritual questions could you ask your loved ones to get a bit of depth into the evening dinner?

What is the cause of Evil?

What is the cause of Evil? I think this complicated question begs a divine answer. Evil is such an absolutist word... I prefer to ask the question as follows: what's the cause of injustice and sorrow in the universe?

Questions about God 

What are Miracles? a religious debate

What are Miracles? Are Miracles.... Things that happen, when we didn't expect them to. Things that happen that go against the laws of nature. Things that happen that go against the known laws of nature. Divine gifts to bring us spiritual growth. Spir...

Is God Omniscient ? If so, do we have free will?

If God exists, He is all knowing. That means that in advance he knows what we will do. If He knew yesterday that today I will do the laundry - am I free to NOT do the laundry today? There is a conflict between our assumption that we have free will,...

What is God? What's SHE like?

I'm not personally invested in believing in a personal God. For me God is something impersonal, all encompassing and in everything. But what do YOU think? This is a religious debate with room for all points of view.

Spiritual teachers 

Great spiritual teachers - my favorites and yours

These are some of the teachers - past and present - who will keep reminding us that there IS more to life. There is more to US... Spiritual teachers are the salt that gives flavor to our otherwise somewhat dry western culture. With all the focus on...

Combining spirituality and FUN 

Spiritual pictures and photos

This is a lens devoted to my spiritual pictures - the ones I use to promote my websites. I want to honestly know what you think of them, and I want your ideas for improvements. But you can also just add whatever fun or weird title to them that you wa...

Spiritual Jokes And Stories: The Funniest Spirituality Ever

Without spirituality, life has no meaning, no direction. Without Jokes... well life just wouldn't be as much fun. These jokes will make you laugh, while you gain insight.

Spiritual Books and products 

Spiritual gift ideas for him

You know the type: he's kind, he's sensitive... he's the spiritual male. What can you give him for his birthday, Christmas or just when you want to let him know he's appreciated? For now I'm modeling this lens on my brother: what spiritual items doe...

The best spiritual books EVER

Spiritual books lensography Gathering all my spiritual book reviews together :) Religion and spirituality fascinates me no end. I also love to read books - this lens combines both fascinations. I hope you enjoy some of these and broaden your horizo...

Top Spiritual Books 2008

The top spiritual books from 2008 These are some of the best books about spirituality sold in 2008. Some of these just had to be included (The Secret anyone?). Others are my personal picks. Some of these books are great finds that my readers bought....

Spiritual Gift Ideas

My collection of gift lenses: web pages with spiritual products. Browse at your leisure. In time I will also list the most popular products here. You will find spiritual books, cards, quotes, jewelry, posters and calendars.

Spiritual Quotes Gift Ideas

Who doesn't love spiritual quotes? These are some ways to turn spiritual inspiration into a great gift.

Spiritual Calendars 

2009, 2010 Spiritual Calendars and Planners

Some of the most beautiful spiritual calendars and agenda books gathered in one place. This lens has spiritual calendars and planners with Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and alternative spirituality themes. Each is inspirational in its o...

Sharing spiritual inspiration with kids 

Spiritual art project - make a mandala

Mandala's are an inspiring spiritual art form. You can get your kids involved with spiritual art in all kinds of ways - from simply coloring preprinted mandala's, to learning how to construct one themselves with a compass. The picture on the left is...

More by me - my other lensographies 

Katinka Hesselink Online

Going crazy trying to keep up with myself online. So this is where you can find me online and where I keep track of my many online profiles. There is a good chance you will find me elsewhere online as well. I'm not very good at keeping this list up t...

The Ultimate Questions - religion and spirituality

These are the ultimate philosophy questions we all ask ourselves about religion and spirituality. Vote, get inspired and share. Part lensography, part hey monkeybrain lens - I hope you all enjoy.

Great spiritual teachers - my favorites and yours

These are some of the teachers - past and present - who will keep reminding us that there IS more to life. There is more to US... Spiritual teachers are the salt that gives flavor to our otherwise somewhat dry western culture. With all the focus on...

Buddhism: practice, religious views and beliefs

Buddhism is one of the most inspiring world philosophies. On this lens you will find information on the Buddhist path, basic concepts and links to more information.

Katinka Hesselink - my other lenses

I'm a lensmaster, webdesigner an oldest child, an eternal student, a former teacher and single. Most of you know me here on Squidoo as lensmaster 'spirituality' - but I've also got a life outside my interests in spirituality (though perhaps that's n...

Spirituality's Lensography of lensographies

What can I say to introduce myself. I'm an online addict who has two spiritual blogs, one spiritual website and so on. I'm interested in Religion, Spirituality, Webdesign, Search Engines (aka Google), Science fiction, Fantasy literature, the environm...

The best spiritual books EVER

Spiritual books lensography Gathering all my spiritual book reviews together :) Religion and spirituality fascinates me no end. I also love to read books - this lens combines both fascinations. I hope you enjoy some of these and broaden your horizo...

Health and Beauty Lensography

Health and beauty go together - at least: health contributes to beauty. Ultimately, for most of us, health is more important. What follows are my lenses about both topics.

Christian inspiration, philosophy and debate

You'll find Christian quotes from the Bible and from Christians here. You'll meet some unique people who interpreted Christianity in ways that may make you look differently on your own life and faith. You'll find books and calendars to further inspir...

Hidden secrets - spiritual inspiration you weren't looking for

I have made a lot of pages on squidoo about religion and spirituality. Some of them have done quite well. The most popular gets more than 600 visitors a week. Some however are ignored by search engines. These all got less than 5 visitors recently -...

Nederlandse spirituele lenzen 

Boeddhistische Spreuken

Het Boeddhisme is een wereldwijde religie die al 2500 jaar bestaat. Het aantal spreuken en gezegden uit deze traditie (of tradities) is dan ook immens. Hier volgt een selectie, en links naar meer.

Nederlandse Lenzen

Welkom bij mijn Nederlandstalige lenzen op squidoo. Squidoo is een platform waar iedereen gratis en gemakkelijk pagina's kan maken. Die webpagina's worden 'lenzen' genoemd.

Boeddhisme - de religie van Boeddha

Informatie en inspiratie uit het Boeddhisme. Citaten, het leven van Gautama Boeddha, rituelen en gebruiken, meditatie en links naar nog meer informatie over het Boeddhisme.

Spirituele Spreuken, Citaten en Gezegden

Hieronder vind je mijn favoriete spirituele spreuken en links naar nog meer citaten, spreuken en gezegden.

Wijze gezegden - spreuken en gezegden uit de hele wereld

Over de hele wereld wonen wijze mensen. Hier verzameld de essentie van de wijsheid en inzichten van wijsgeren (mannen en vrouwen) - in korte citaten, gezegden en spreuken.