Instructions: Use the following questions, as many as you want and in any order, to facilitate a discussion about spiritual experiences and practices. Ask the group to make it safe and comfortable for all to talk by agreeing to take turns, speak only about one’s own beliefs, and listen respectfully.
Discussion Questions
- How do you know if you’re a good person?
- Was there ever a time when you were filled with awe or wonder?
- What do you expect out of life? What does life expect from you?
- Why are you here, alive on the earth right now?
- What practices do you do in your life to grow in a spiritual way?
- How do you serve other people? Is it important to do that?
- Was there ever a time when you suddenly understood something new about life, or the world, or the nature of human beings?
- What is a time in your life when you needed to forgive someone? When you needed someone to forgive you?
- Are we responsible for other people? For the land and the birds and animals?
- Do you feel more spiritual when you’re alone or when you’re with other people?
- How does having lots of material things make it easier or harder to be spiritual?
- What is the source that never fails you and always gives you peace and help?
- What is your favorite motto to live by?
- How did life begin and how will it end?
- Was there ever a time when you felt very alone?
- Was there ever a time when you felt close to God?
- What is a favorite holiday, festival, or ritual? Why?
- If you could go on a pilgrimage to anywhere in the world, where would you want to go? Why?
- Does it matter what kind of work you do in the world to pay for food and shelter?
- What should people do when their own beliefs are in contradiction to a country’s laws?
