The idea of home runs deep through all of us. On one hand it simply means the house where we live, or the hometown we come from. But the idea of home has deeper and broader meaning when seen through the lens of religion. Home means belonging. It means being seen, being known, being loved. In this way, religions, at their best, are maps that lead us to this sacred homecoming, this re-integration with the sacred source, and with our own essential natures. In this way, the idea of home stands as a singular metaphor of wisdom, transcendence, and ultimate unity. As Ram Dass said, “We’re all just walking each other home.”

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