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The First Law of Thermodynamics states that energy can neither be created or destroyed and only changes form. In other words energy has always existed. Therefor, the source is energy. To advance an analysis any further is hopeless! ralis

Forget about counting cards in Blackjack. With the house rules, it is difficult to make money. Further, the bankroll variance is no fun. The bankroll variance in poker is no fun either. Especially in no limit Texas Hold-Em. Recently, I just play poker for fun. The best casino game is Baccarat which offers better odds than craps. Baccarat is a game where one can follow the overall trend and make good money. No math is required and neither is a large bankroll. Intuitive skills are a great advantage. BTW, craps is the second best casino game. ralis

That book is floating around the internet somewhere. If you like I can explain how I play. ralis

I always felt deities had some other agenda. Not my agenda. I thought Vajraji might chime in here. He thinks I am some degenerate poker player. ralis

Just arrived back from Colorado where we spent some time in the San Juan mtns. Fabulous country and we are considering spending next summer there. Thanks for some excellent thoughts on the third eye. Will post more on this tomorrow. ralis

Actually, I have tried mantras and felt a negativity against me. Difficult to explain what that is. Maybe it has something to do with self reliance as opposed to giving myself away to a parent deity. I played craps for years before I became involved with poker. Usually, I was able to win at a very consistent rate. I can provide some tips on how to play and win at craps for anyone interested. BTW, the so called house edge is not some mathematical absolute. It only applies to certain styles of play. ralis

There seems to be some evidence that Max and Kan Sasaki are able to turn transparent. Several of Max's students have told me they witnessed this phenomenon. ralis

That is a dangerous point of view. What you are saying is that any abuse of an individual or group is perfectly alright. Wars, genocide, torture etc. must be ok in your mind. ralis

Actually, it is an insult to claim that many have an inferior capacity to understand! The Buddha posits a view and if one does not agree or understand, then one lacks capacity. This is nothing more than a confusion technique that creates a psychological double bind. If the Buddha is so important, then why doesn't he come back and defend his teachings? Why not right now! BTW, I read the Buddha's teachings many years ago and I understand what he said. Does that mean I agree? No! ralis

True believers find these ideas from the same place where one supposedly realizes different levels and jettisons the appropriate unwanted nasty emotions that keep one from being a Buddha. Fundamentalist of all persuasions have problems with emotions. ralis

BP is collecting evidence to be used against BP. http://rawstory.com/rs/2010/0806/job-collecting-evidence-bp-bp/ ralis

Where did you learn it? ralis

This reminds me of the Sri Gary Olsen light and sound teachings. Not that they are the same. He claims to be the only light and sound master on the planet. I went to one seminar and he generates massive amounts of charisma. He requires his students to visualize him in the third eye. He was caught plagiarizing certain Sant Mat texts. Makes massive amounts of money through a non profit. ralis

I have been thinking about why the whole Buddhist religious trip bothers me. Primarily, because I am asked to give up self referencing as a way to enlightenment. The Buddha may be the ultimate propagandist. ralis

When I have a chance, I will post some notes on how one can work with double binds. ralis

So you fabricate a conclusion about the nature of the universe, then meditate to prove the fabrication. Very interesting! ralis

Vajraji, What is the positive intent of your circular logic? ralis

Then how do you know that Dzogchen practices releases them if you don't know what they are?. Read the Bateson pdf that I posted. His work is very important. ralis

Do you even know what a double bind is? ralis

Good point! I always thought the Buddha was taking mushrooms. In copious amounts! ralis

Here are some extreme examples of double binds from 'Full Metal Jacket'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8Nf1MK7lts

This is pertinent information. However, my question was, how does one remove double binds and what are the means to achieve this. I am not going to sit around in full lotus. ralis

Exactly what is the true self? Please define. ralis