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Didn't read the post, but just thought i'd say congrats.

I agree. I have had similar experiences. Purify the mind (the mind is key) and find a useful outlet for your energy: Meditation, working our, Chi-Gung, Work...etc

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Indeed, i think a good start would just be able to look at all the threads that occurred in the individual year. I think that would require a particular search engine...not sure how to do that?

i am not exactly sure. A number of ideas come to mind: the thread with the most likes overall, the most replies, the most views...or perhaps a balance of all three...those are the most objective forms of measurement i can think off. It would be cool if we could just look at all the threads from each year in one page and just pick from them or give each thread a like if you think it should be in the top 20...but i don't think you can do that type of search on hear.

Hmmm....sounds like this was a much needed thread...always good to clear the air with new knowledge on topics especially with so much literature based on non-sense. Good thread. Thanks for the info guys. -My 2 cents, Peace

I often think about this. It would be cool to have a meditation seat that serves as an area where i can eat, drink tea, read, meditate, be on my computer all the while sitting in Burmese. -Big tables take up too much space for my tast

Indeed.

Found his books by chance online. He seems to have done some really interesting books. Anyone ever read his works.I am particularly interested in this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0972190716/ref=s9_wishf_gw_g14_t?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3W1TS8W4DIDJ1&colid=F4FM1WKQ7RZ7&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=right-3&pf_rd_r=1AFD6NMSYFQRNYK6F0YY&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=481918071&pf_rd_i=507846

Wow you're right there tons of threads on him. Thanks. These were 2 i thought most illuminating. http://www.thetaobums.com/index.php?/topic/5199-who-thinks-bill-bodri-is-right/page__st__16 http://www.thetaobums.com/index.php?/topic/892-white-fat-cow/page__p__7263__hl__bodri__fromsearch__1entry7263

Thanks for the feedback guys. Also i am thinking reading his other book on Meditation. http://www.amazon.com/Twenty-Five-Doors-Meditation-Handbook-Entering/dp/1578630355/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326037509&sr=8-1-spell

Good stuff http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFM35q2QGic&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4zuKOCpBIk&feature=related

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Currently i am exploring the Tarot of the Spirit system through the book (have not yet recieved the cards) and am finding it very deep and rewarding: http://www.amazon.com/Tarot-Spirit-Pamela-Eakins/dp/0877287309/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325712891&sr=1-1 The deck is expensive on amazon but cheap on her site. https://tarotofthespirit.com/TAROT_OF_THE_SPIRIT_SHOP.html The 2 decks that i was drawn to most when i was looking for my deck was: 1. Tarot of the Spirit 2. The Haindl Tarot: http://www.amazon.com/Haindl-Tarot-Deck-Hermann/dp/0880794658/ref=pd_sim_b_1 Both came across as very powerful. But for me personally Tarot of the Spirit came across as feeling right for me. -My 2 cents, Peace

Hmm....i am not knowledgeable enough to put forth a a worthy argument...i will side-step this one. I only know what my teachers have taught me.

If you ask a Hindu what Hinduism is he or she will probably give you a blank stare. There is no consensus on what Hinduism is...the culture and religion itself is to rich to come to any conclusion. There are no rules to being a "good Hindu". It is inevitable that cultures will adapt practices to their particular needs and culture of the time. This is impossible to avoid. Most westerners are not concerned with spiritual cultivation so they just take Yoga as something physical...i think this reflects the level of consciousness that most are at in western society. -My 2 cents, Peace

Indeed, when we receive any information are mind filters it through all of our past experiences to see if anything matches up. If we have no experience of what an apple looks like or tastes like then all the words in the world are empty with meaning in an attempt to describe it. Such is with everything...especially with the esoteric arts. -My 2 cents, Peace

I think the reason that esoteric texts like the Tao Te Ching and the Zohar exist and are written in code is because when you are conveying certain levels of perception that are outside people's level of understanding there is always the possibility that things will be misinterpreted and misunderstood because such levels of experience cannot be adequately conveyed with words. Its only when you cultivate a level of clarity that doors within begin to open and you can see clearly the true intent and meaning of the words authored. 2 people can read the bible and get two completely different interpretations...such is true with any works. My 2 cents, Peace

I agree, i have had similar experiences. One of my favorite videos

Given that there seems to be a lot of curiosity going around on the forum about well known Qigong Masters and who are good and bad (frauds) teachers i figured i would make this post. Unfortunately...as far as i know there are not many well known mainstream organizations that promote Chi-Gung or bring the variety of teachers under a single umbrella. However the one organization i am familiar with which assesses the level and skill of a Chi-Gung practitioner and give her/him a rank is the National Qigong Association. I am only familiar with this organization because i know Ya Mu is registered with it. They have four ranks for a practitioner: Lvl 1, 2, 3, and 4. Here is a description of the different ranks: http://nqa.org/membership/certification/ Also here is a list of the those whom are Certified Professional Members of the NQA: http://nqa.org/find-member/certified-members/ I suppose you might consider someone whom is a Lvl 4 a "Qigong Master"...whatever that may mean. Hopefully this can given some kind of legitimate paradeigm to the concept of what is considered a legitimate Chi-Gung instructor. Just because an instructor is not on this list does not mean he cannot have skill...i am sure there are many talented Chi-Gung practitioners out there whom are not listed...after all no one has a monopoly on Chi. If there are any other organizations that rank and certify Qigong practitioners whom prove themselves to be legitimate please post them, this is just one i know of. I have no affiliation with the above mentioned organization. My 2 cents, Peace

Hm...i read the same thing in Initiation into Hermetics. Perhaps i should not write everything down in my PPD. Anyways i think life is generally easier if you don't reveal your practices to others...you won't have to deal with getting a weird eye from others. Its better just to be a wolf in sheeps clothing.

Thanks for the links.

Here is a description of him as well as a list of all his books. http://www.amazon.com/Waysun-Liao/e/B001K8IR56/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1

I am only familiar with 2 types of Taoist Meditation. 1. Bruce Frantzis Water Method 2. Stillness-Movement which is what Ya Mu teaches -My 2 cents, Peace

Glad to see your getting benefits from the practice. The more you practice the more you get out of it. -My 2 cents, Peace