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Tai chi does not mean oriental wisdom or something exotic. It is the wisdom of your own senses, your own mind and body together as one process. ~Chungliang Al Huang

“ The nature of yoga is to shine the light of awareness into the darkest corners of the body.” — Jason Crandell.

“What we call “I” is just a swinging door which moves when we inhale and when we exhale.” ------ Shunryu Suzuki

I lean somewhat in your direction. I find the idea of rebirth interesting and even exciting. But, being a hardcore Agnostic-------------. Also, unfortunately, not all stories are good.

They have become common. I think it is because the fruit is so tasty in this dimension.

I look forward to learning much from you! Welcome!

Praise be.

Silence by Henry Fuseli Thirteen of his brothers and sisters died before adulthood

Mountain veiled, dawning haled, autumn trees, changing leaves and silence.

I largely agree with Zen Pig, Apech and Wu Ming Jen. I had a massive Kundalini experience by doing a lot of Kriya Yoga meditations with out enough foundation. Again, as said above, nature and physical exertion was very helpful. Sometimes though, when the following depressions became too overwhelming to do any activities, I found that guided meditations on the Root Chakra (youtube) was extremely helpful. A caveat though from personal experience, absolutely DO NOT go above that chakra until you feel grounded, secure, safe. (It seems to me that the massive energy through the head had to be reeled back and properly anchored through the root before going back up again.) My heart is with you.

Never test the depth of the river with both feet.

I appreciate that. In hindsight, I was a little over the top and should have re-re-edited.

At 15 years of age (1967) I stayed with the Hare Krishna group that worked out of SeaTac (Seattle-Tacoma) airport. I was with them for a week. (Homeless kid finding a place to flop for a while). They were constantly chanting that mantra. By far more than any other (except possibly "Hare Krishna") So apparently there was a lot more than zero connection. I understand the mixing of Buddhism and Hinduism there. I also know from experience the mixing of certain mantras among evolving (or some would say devolving organizations). I remember about the same time Scientologist supervisors, that walked around in black robes, with a big S hanging from their necks in place of a cross. Yogi Bhajan mixed up Sikhism and Hinduism (Yes, that statement opens a can of worms). Yet, I must admit there was valuable (and very powerful) things to learn from Bhajan, as long as you were very careful. You obviously have knowledge in certain areas. But, to summarily dismiss other people's statements, without getting context, is usually a mistake born of a certain type of arrogance.

Nichiren Daishonin Buddhism---Lotus Sutra Hare Krishna main mantra

Wanas, I have hidden your reply( answering my questions about Lishi) above, per your personal message request.

It seems difficult to find a definition of what Lishi is. It seems to borrow elements from all over. Since you are an expert, would you please give an idea about what it is, an its' history. Any forms or traditional training? Thank you in advance.

Well done. Glad to see you soldiering on.

The sparkles in my lawn on a cold, crisp night are like the stars in the sky. There is beauty everywhere.

Vasily Kandinsky suffered from synesthesia, a condition which sort of mixes one’s senses. A person with synesthesia might thus actually hear color and see music. This painting is called Composition 8.

Very well said. But, I disagree with the last line. Screw the futures' judgement. Being a thoughtful person, you do what you think is best. Everything else will sort it self out.

The world is a much more intimate and spiritual place than most people realize.

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“He who fears he will suffer, already suffers because he fears.” — Michel De Montaigne

From these: balanced calorie restriction, meditation, moderation, relaxation, all else follows.