silent thunder
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Everyone post some favorite quotes!
silent thunder replied to GrandTrinity's topic in General Discussion
Nature takes no pains to explain herself, but spares no pain to ensure her message actualizes. ~ (spontaneous thought while rock climbing) -
Misery, it seems to me, above all other things, craves making others miserable as well.
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Wang Liping recommends the Wilhelm version at his retreats.
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What's wrong with mantra meditation?
silent thunder replied to Memeito's topic in General Discussion
Sound, vibration, frequency, resonance... all manipulate 'physical form'. Cymatics was a fascinating inroad for me to see on a very simple level how sound and its varying frequencies influence the shapes of physical matter. I imagine this is exponentially more influential when dealing with sacred mantra sounds coursing through the human form (which is mostly a viscous liquid, in nature). -
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I appreciate the very point blank, blunt analysis and direct Pali translations of Ken Wheeler @dmattwads He's got a youtube series on Pali and Sanskrit, Therevada and Mahayana. His Pali translation of Citta in particular, was quite elucidating for me. You may get some mileage in hearing his take on things.
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Is internal Kungfu knowledge deliberately hidden?
silent thunder replied to dwai's topic in Daoist Discussion
Yes complexity. and yet always another layer, under all that complexity... yin/yang... tai qi... and under that... tao the simplest of conditions give rise to complexity, which grows in patterns reflecting simplicity and when done growing in patterns of complexity, always returns to the simplest. -
Where did you learn Microcosmic Orbit ? (Books, DVDs, schools, teachers)
silent thunder replied to mizpulyn's topic in Daoist Discussion
This is almost verbatim how it was explained to me, by two different 18th generation lineage holders. -
I appreciate this description. It is resonant with and reminiscent of an awareness that arose for me during practice some time ago and has remained with me. All motion seemingly arises from, pivots about then returns to, a point of stillness.
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speaking of gifts... This conversation seems to me, a gift. Thank you all.
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Pandemic Panic - Transcending the Fear
silent thunder replied to Michael Sternbach's topic in General Discussion
All of these stats seem predicated on the assumption of accurate and widespread testing... Some countries are not testing like others...- 317 replies
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In a tangential manner to the OP, I found the work and insights of Susan Harper inspired me to re=negotiate my relationship to breathing and to my spine and ribcage particularly and to all of my bone tissue... as fluid processes, not static 'things'. Intrinsic Movement. Breath fluidity. Body and (particularly) Bone Fluidity.
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no appreciable distinction between spiritual and anything else to me any longer...
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to me. civilization, on the whole, is wholly uncivilized.
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After Self-realization, what else needs to be done?
silent thunder replied to dwai's topic in General Discussion
Does a flower strive to unfold? Does a fern strain to unfurl? Is effort or training required? We each unfold according to our nature. We are never not our nature, no matter what we do, or do not... That which is... is. There is this... This is it. And you and I are This.- 211 replies
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What is the Buddhist answer to ramanuja’s critique of momentariness
silent thunder replied to TaraTarini's topic in Buddhist Discussion
You're in good company in this. Buddha was not a Buddhist either... that developed later. -
echo that! synchronicity...
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Many aspects of meditation are unpleasant and some are downright disorienting and traumatic... depending where and how deep you reveal aspects of blockage. Perhaps this lies behind why many teachers try and shoo away prospective seekers with only a passing interest... These two quotes by Adyashanti resonate my experience of late.
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I'm partial to Hatozaki Whisky. It's like liquid light. I only drink whisky at home and when I'm seeking to foster a loosened yet inquiring mindset. It brings out the contemplative, cuddly ferret in me. I enjoy a nice Amber Ale with the sun streaming through it... while chatting with friends when possible. Kim Crawford and Whitehaven, two Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand have been killing it these last few seasons... again with loved ones close and lots of topics of conversation flowing.
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Before starting a form, one of my teachers would always say. Kind Heart Quiet Heart Sincere Heart and then at times, seemingly randomly during the forms "peaceful people gather power..." The smile on his face when he'd say that spoke volumes about what was at his core in teaching. From my experience, those most drawn to acquiring power, are least suited to wielding it. And this perhaps explains the proclivity of Teachers reluctant to share deep, indoor methods. Wisdom before Power. Compassion before Power. Kind Heart Quiet Heart Sincere Heart
