silent thunder
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Can't be confident about answer I get . . .
silent thunder replied to Lataif's topic in Daoist Discussion
Yea aside from it being a meaningless and silly practice, I can't see it affecting spiritual or energy advancement. The only real drawback is decreased sensitivity for the poor chaps whose misguided parents subjected him to it. Glad my Dad comes from a line of critical thinkers and agnostics... Before I had my vasectomy though, I consulted a few long term Qi Gong practitioners about the potential affect as the seed is such an important fulcrum/symbol in the taoist paradigm. I thought there could be serious issues there: The first replied... "I don't know, but am interested in getting the procedure as well and would like to know myself." My teacher said. "Qi finds a way." My cousin, the third I consulted also a long term practitioner who had it done years ago (like 10), noticed no drawbacks to his practice. He's studying in Hawaii now to become a Dr of Chinese Medicine and doing well. I went ahead with it. This was a few years ago and I've noticed no drawbacks either. In fact just in the last few weeks my cultivation took another leap into deeper calmer waters. And on a side note... the word vasectomy is perhaps the greatest aphrodisiac I've found for women over 40... at least in Mrs. Thunder's case... -
One phrase that is the tao buddha nirvana etc to you?
silent thunder replied to mewtwo's topic in General Discussion
I'm partial to a mantra Tim Conway made up. F'norkle (it's the sound made by siamese elephants joined at the trunks when they try to trumpet... -
Can't be confident about answer I get . . .
silent thunder replied to Lataif's topic in Daoist Discussion
what a retarded and barbaric custom... sheesh. -
The "Official" Mo Pai & "Things You Might Not Know About Real Mo Pai" Thread
silent thunder replied to SonOfTheGods's topic in General Discussion
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1000 Dollars for Transcendental Meditation?
silent thunder replied to Everything's topic in General Discussion
wow, it's amazing how relative money is and how much some people have of it... to spend 25k on... wow and for the OP here's a link made by a guy claiming to be a former teacher of TM http://www.suggestibility.org/ -
I had what was a nice conversation with our FedEx delivery lady last holiday season when she dropped a package for us. Being heavily into her Icelandic Heritage, she was quizzing me on my ancestry which is Norwegian. After about a 10 minute confab about how I should send my DNA to Iceland because if you're found to be such and such amount of relation to Lief or Eric the Red, you get 50k and a trip to Iceland... which was all interesting and fun, but then at the very end of the conversation she leans in and says "it's just so nice to talk to another white person..." good feelings gone... My face dropped and the conversation was over. There hasn't been another. wow... just wow, they're out there and I'm always thankful when they out themselves openly... saves so much time and effort on my part.
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1000 Dollars for Transcendental Meditation?
silent thunder replied to Everything's topic in General Discussion
I looked into it briefly as it was so hyped some decades ago... From what little I came across when looking into it, was that it was the most basic of mantra meditations. The $$$$ is for the coveted syllables of secrecy... Have people benefited from it? Certainly. But did they need to spend that money to gain that benefit, absolutely not. Benefit comes from dedication and to me, in the end, there is only one system... the human system and you need no teacher and there are no fees. That said, I'd still highly recommend finding a live teacher you resonate with as that can stave off many pitfalls, but to charge the kind of money that TM does, for what it offers.... I passed. -
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Looking Into New Practices For Mental Health, Enlightenment and then perhaps Immortality ;) (in woteva order) (Formerly: Taoist Systems of Practice)
silent thunder replied to Satya's topic in Daoist Discussion
I've always contended there is only one system. The human system. It requires no teacher, no rulebook to access, no initiation, no secret handshake and no one is omitted, even if they wanted to be... The idea of schools and lineage is just that, an idea, it's not real. Be aware, learn, more importantly... unlearn. just be... -
Haven't played a lot of chess, but some... I just picked up a beautiful Go board. I'm stoked to give that a go
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Looking Into New Practices For Mental Health, Enlightenment and then perhaps Immortality ;) (in woteva order) (Formerly: Taoist Systems of Practice)
silent thunder replied to Satya's topic in Daoist Discussion
My first exposure to Martial Arts was very similar, odd controlling behavior by the teachers, idol worship of the founder of the school, isolationist tactics and many many hinted at 'secret teachings and high level techniques' that required high fees... I stuck around for about a year before it was apparent that I needed to find a new source. One that resonated love not money. -
Outstanding! With that outlook and approach you are going to gain sincere benefits. Welcome to the Bums...
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enJOY!
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*deep bow* Congratulations!
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Gourdies! Follow me!
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whoa... trust indeed...
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If you practice sitting meditation, which position do you use?
silent thunder replied to Vitalii's topic in Daoist Discussion
I routinely use a small Far Infrared Portable Sauna before cultivation sessions. The affect on my joints is staggeringly yummy! I highly recommend them. http://www.rakuten.com/prod/infrared-ir-far-portable-indoor-dry-heat-spa-sauna-comes-with-1-year/216084981.html?listingId=89091694&scid=pla_google_HealthandBeauty&adid=29963&gclid=CP3U1tiS_L4CFU5afgodyJcAnw -
unknowingly?
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Congratulations Mate! That's awesome! I'm on my 8th Father's Day. Life is good!
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One example of this is subjective time experienced by high level Martial Artists and Athletes. The elite will usually share a common nod when one among them talks about that point in their game when 'things slow down' and their performance jumps to the next level. I experienced similar studying martial arts and sparring. This state is also routinely experienced in anyone who's been involved in an accident. Time slows way down via the brain being affected by external/internal forces.
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Thanks for sharing. I've experienced similar through my teacher and I'm happy for you to have found such a person in this life. What a gift!
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This is a very biased forum against Mo Pai.
silent thunder replied to Jared's topic in Forum and Tech Support
This is the place to go for that... -
One of my highest compliments I offer in this life is to say "I'd like to go camping with you" I'm truly amazed at how many Bums I'd love to have a chance to go camping with... thanks Bums, I'd love to go camping with you!
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LMAO... love it!
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You people?
