Cameron

Mantra68 has already given me the best advice on 100 days. It's pretty simple really. How anyone can be arrogant enough to lecture what someone does or does not practice is beyond me. The exception to the rule would be if you develop a real,authentic realatonship with a teacher. I wouldn't say Max and I are at the point and it isn't too much of a big deal if that sort of realationship develops or not but I would say after studying with someone like him for atleast a couple years and really sort of "getting to know your Sensei" then I would just listen and do. From that persective, Taobums can be in large part a misdirected community because you have some poeple who clearly have no achievment, lecturing others who clearly have no achievment. It's fun for awhile. And I still will remain part of the community for fun. But that's about it.

I think what they are saying is that he wouldn't teach them his alchemy or "high level" stuff if they ate meat. Obviously if he made all these fish for people and other miracles he wasn't quite as hardcore with the masses. I don't have the slightest clue either way but it's another interesting perspective.

Great article on the Essene website on the importance of gratitude. http://www.essenespirit.com/gratitude.html

Interesting website on Essenes. Looks like they are located in Az so you might want to check it out next time you come out Yoda. http://www.essenespirit.com/ Uh oh..the site says Jesus wouldn't teach you if you ate meat. Looks like he might not be a good mix with Kunlun

So Darin have you changed your opionion at all since basically threating to leave the website after I dared to insinuate Mr.Bush might not be the best person to run the free world? Or are we still on that line of thought?

Just focus on 100 days of practice. Don't worry about the sex part(unless your drawn to celibacy).

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http://www.healingtaoretreats.com/#top Looks like the schedule is already made for '08. Maybe you or I can shoot Michael an email to see if he can fit a Max retreat in. Let's first hear from Mantra if he is even interested in this. Cam

I think highly of Jesus myself. Max says he was an essene, is that correct Yoda? Some people seem to think he was an adept in the Egyptian school. So many stories about him(obviously).

I don't know the details...somewhere in NC I suppose. Only the legendary Green One can broker this. Good luck!

Someone needs to get Michael, Max and some Tao Immortals on 3 way convo to squash any Tao beefs and open the way for a bright future for American Taoists and there practices!! Is it Heavenly Mountain? Ok, Heavenly Mountain 2008 Sifu Max retreat. Yoda, let's see what you can do to make it happen.

1.Kunlun 2.Red Phoenix(once in a while) 3.Aikido 4.Combat Conditioning 5.Mao Shan 5 Elements Standing

In the spirit of oneness and to help set the tone for a more positive discourse for those of enjoying our Kunlun practice. And to excercise my newfound embed abilities(NOT attributed to Kunlun) 4YPHC7ts2fk

Just a suggestion. Obviously it would have to be cool with both Michael and Max. How about Max doing a week long retreat at Tao Mountain next year? I think Michael is open minded enough to do it in the spirit of Tao oneness. If Max is cool with it that would be ideal. My guess is it would end up being one of the most successful retreats. And I am guessing a whole bunch of us would committ to going. Just an idea! Cameron

Hey sean, Adya is coming to Phoenix next year!! So if Max doesn't motivate you to visit hopefully Adya will. C ps. He is also doing an intensive in Philadelphia next year so you might want to time that with visiting fam.

And will need to learn to accept things as they are just like Adya told us last year. I love Webmaster Sean too.

Hehe. Thanks for your kind words winpro.

Obviously no one needs permission, I just wanted to change the overall tone of this thread. I would like this thread to be a vault of experience where people can look back six months from now and say "cool, look how far I have come" or Kunlun noobs can go to to add whatever they want. Also, keep in mind Max does say keep high experiences to yourself. For example, I shared a couple experiences I had with the board. I think in my case it was warrented since everything was so new. But if you experience any really far out stuff use discretion. Might be better to keep some things private. Cam

Also, One day after class I talked to my teacher about family stuff and culture and some the things you mentioned. He told me, "You will probably be the first person in your family to take it up to the next level". It all starts with YOU mikaelz. Be an example to those around you. Cam

I feel that I found the answer with Max. But I really only have one question in this area. Any tips to help open the front channel/open the downward flow of jing and keep the energy balanced. Ok..one more question..the role of "emotional work" and sexual energy work. C

I grew up in a family that is half Muslim(middle eastern/Iranian)and half Christian(English). My take. It's ALL conditioning. My favorite class in college was Sociology. The teacher was very wise. The first day of class he walks in and asks the class "What is the fastest way to become stupid?" No one answered. Finally he said "Hang around with stupid people". Then he said "What's the fastest way to become smart?" No one answered. He said "Hang around smart people". The rest to me are the details.

I have decided I would like to shift the focus of this thread. Instead of just the couple people attempting celibacy and Kunlun. I would like for this thread to be a place for practitioners to discuss there own first 100 days Kunlun practice. So..express yourself however you like. Let's have fun and learn from eachother. YdTANdrU5UE

xenolith. You have been taken off Cam ignore. Let's help eachother build a better world together. Best.

Christoff. You and my other Tao brothers have been taken off of Cam ignore. Let's help build a better world together and stop bickering. Best.

Ok. I plan on taking everyone off of ingnore including Sheepish. Even xeno's views will be included. I apologize to everyone. You are all my brothers and sisters in the Tao. Let's work together to help build a better world. Cam