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  1. Primordial Spirit: Heart or Head?

    ralis replied to Wells's topic in General Discussion

    Some of the Dzogchen teachers feel that focusing on the upper centers and in this case the third eye, may cause agitation and sleepless nights. However, it is up to the individual as how best to proceed.

  2. Primordial Spirit: Heart or Head?

    ralis replied to Wells's topic in General Discussion

    That is easier said than being able to experience it directly, which is the reason these discussions are taking place. A discourse such as this is not new, but dates back time immemorial.

  3. Primordial Spirit: Heart or Head?

    ralis replied to Wells's topic in General Discussion

    The Dzogchen practices do work with the third eye etc. E.g., Om-third eye center, Ah-throat center and Hum-heart center. Om Ah Hum sounds will awaken each center. I can look up more info and post later.

  4. Primordial Spirit: Heart or Head?

    ralis replied to Wells's topic in General Discussion

    Ein Sof is translated as 'totality' in the Kabbalah.

  5. Primordial Spirit: Heart or Head?

    ralis replied to Wells's topic in General Discussion

    Not concrete as in one is not able to experience with the senses? If so, then you are denying the psychobiological component.

  6. Primordial Spirit: Heart or Head?

    ralis replied to Wells's topic in General Discussion

    By what case in fact are you able to provide proof of your supposition that Shiva and Buddha are not the same? What is the problem with "one"?
  7. I think the difference between the two is just a semantic argument. Problems with translation.
  8. Do you have any of his books? I have considered purchasing one through Amazon.
  9. The anatomical references may not correspond exactly to the maps of the channels. I think what is happening is a bypassing of the normal survival filters built into the brain that are a function of the process of evolution.
  10. I was reading a little of Harish Johari's book http://www.amazon.com/Chakras-Centers-Transformation-Harish-Johari-ebook/dp/B00462RVFA/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1420224553&sr=1-1&keywords=harish+johari he indicates the 'Crystal Cave' is above the third eye and below the crown. Must be the source of the kati channel?
  11. The former is yes. The latter is yes. To be quite honest, the above has always been natural for me. Sustaining it is my present work.
  12. There are some that post here that don't agree.
  13. Even if I focus behind the eyes in the 'Crystal Cave' area, the pressure still exists. Even more intensely so which spreads to my entire being. The solar plexus has a similar quality, but different than the 'Crystal Cave'. The solar plexus is a more localized feeling. This is not exclusive to one tradition, but from my studies is cross cultural.
  14. I was just looking at the 'Crystal Cave' text which delves into this. Does anyone else have it?
  15. Exactly! That area is where the central channel and two side channels conjunct, which is referred to in Yantra yoga as well as the text you just mentioned as well as many other references.

  16. The Worst Mistake in Human History

    ralis replied to dust's topic in The Rabbit Hole

    When you state a belief as fact, as opposed to framing it as your opinion that I have trouble with. That applies to anyone posting here. I am just challenging belief systems which are only inaccurate maps.

  17. The Worst Mistake in Human History

    ralis replied to dust's topic in The Rabbit Hole

    Peer reviewed research please with links as opposed to personal opinion.

  18. The Worst Mistake in Human History

    ralis replied to dust's topic in The Rabbit Hole

    I never stated that primitive cultures were not civilized. I am defining primitive as stated here. http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/primitive

  19. The Worst Mistake in Human History

    ralis replied to dust's topic in The Rabbit Hole

    That is a real put down with no basis in fact!

  20. The Worst Mistake in Human History

    ralis replied to dust's topic in The Rabbit Hole

    You never acquired parasites and therefor that is not a general problem? Broad generalization. Small pox was first seen in human populations approximately 10,000 years ago long before urbanization. Small pox is definitely a communicable disease even small in primitive populations. Your implication that I represent the ministry of truth was not well taken.

  21. The Worst Mistake in Human History

    ralis replied to dust's topic in The Rabbit Hole

    I give you a little credit for doing a few things, but to actually participate in a primitive lifestyle for decades, is vastly different than knowing that you can retreat back to your abode in civilized life. Here are a few things to consider. Hunters/gatherers are small in number; life spans are limited by lack of proper sanitation, communicable diseases, infections, parasites, fluctuating food supply and wild animals. I know several people that have lived in Africa for long periods of time, contracted malaria and parasites that no medical or herbal remedies can remove. I see nothing spiritual regarding a romance of the primitive lifestyle. Group dynamics are primary in a primitive environment as opposed to the Western rugged individualist that sees him or herself conquering the world. In certain environments, humans are not at the top of the food chain.
  22. The best way I have found to understand muscle dynamics is the practice of Feldenkrais movement. Youtube has a variety of videos that are very useful. The movements teach how to relax muscles in a non forced way.
  23. It is your brain that causes the tight muscles.

  24. Sunrise, Sunset, Night.

    ralis replied to gatito's topic in The Rabbit Hole

    Where was this taken?
  25. Wilson was the master at dissecting paradigms and the limits of language. Well said!