Spiritual Communion?

Question

Does this exist in how much we know of doctrines or of spiritual truth?

Tera- a really good answer.

Katiana- It is good to be able to flex our brain cells an think. Thank you for a well considered answer which was excellent.
Gosh can you not tell I was once a school principal, have just read back my response- sounds as if I am marking an assignment.
Sorry but a habit of 35 years is difficult to break.

Answer 1

Excellent question.
For years, I have been searching for my own answers to this.

At the moment, I choose to think (not necessarily believe) that doctrines are philosophies comprised of humanised notions, and that we have created and developed these in order to understand spirituality, which is much more profound than our human understanding can completely grasp and simply categorise, or precisely define.
To me, spirituality means so many things, not just a world outside of human perceptions, but on a grander scale, part of everything and everyone, not necessarily found in the many doctrines that try to explain it, but perhaps in our own personal journey and explorations of our selves and nature.

I may be wrong, but for time being, it is what makes sense to me. I do like to discuss this with others, because it allows me to see doctrines and spirituality from other perspectives.

Answer 2

the best of doctrines are fingers pointing to the same source.

"look it's over here"

we are as able to experience and participate directly in living divinity now as those who went before use. some use doctrine to find the path, some look within

some were always within it.

it doesn't matter the doctrine, arcane or modern, secret or in plain sight.

simply reach and be.

we are all of us creators. we commune within a living aware universe. spiritual truth is experienced not written.

you yourself are a spiritual truth.

Answer 3

Hmm....great question!

And speaking only for myself here, the answer to that is both yes and no....yes, because without knowledge of spiritual doctrines (religions) I would not know to reject them, and no, because my spiritual communion comes from something else: what I choose to believe in and give to others, as well as what I allow myself to receive. The spiritual communion I feel is harmony and balance within, but it is also a motivation to find harmony and balance with others and within the world we live in, as well. The spiritual truth I believe in doesn't come from following doctrines, but from listening to the inner voice that tells me what path to follow.
To me, spiritual communion is a spiritual exchange...it's giving, it's receiving, it's a balance of the two, and it is not something necessarily spoken- it manifests itself through thought, belief, faith, love, hope, and deeds, and a sense of unity (or for lack of a better word): brotherhood.

Answer 4

It believe it would be relative to the philosophies of those involved.

It is truly a meeting of the minds. Which philosiphy is not addressed in the question :)