RiverSnake
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-Why are you fighting these desires? Just accept them without judgement of yourself or others. IMO the Tao is not a strict and formal path that means you have to renounce all your friends, lovers and families. My 2 cents, Peace
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When we consciously look for the true and false of a situation i think we put filters over our consciousness. Simply be open and live through ones gut. My 2 cents -Peace
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"If you wish to see the truth then hold no opinions for or against anything. To set up what you like against what you dislike is the disease of the mind." -3rd Zen Patriarch
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Do not let them take your pineal power away
RiverSnake replied to tulku's topic in General Discussion
Nothing can be added or taken from a man. All comes from within. -
I think that it is likely that there is a base consciousness that is free of programming and simply is. Would i call this a soul? No its just the perfectly unconditioned self...your true self. I think this is the most likely answer. But we'll just wait and see
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0061227862/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=A2PTFCA406K9UV
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Hmm... i was talking to some Asian people at the park whom i saw doing the 8 brocades and Tai Chi. I told them i do Chi-Gung and they said they Pray also. I thought that they referred to chi-gung as "prayer" was very interesting. I think there is a cultural gap in how the west east view the esoteric arts.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6g-Vh4vcD0
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The Tao encompasses all themes.
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Brother of the third Degree is a fictional story about a mans journey through the world of the occult. Although the story is fictional i found that there are a ton of esoteric gems in this book and plenty of food for thought. Its one of those books that you have to come back and read once every couple of years and will lead to new insights with every read. I personal felt that i could not grasp everything being said must come back to read it again. It amazed me how much esoteric knowledge and insight was left simple and bare right in front of your nose. -Overall found it extremely enjoyable and insightful. Certainly an enjoyable book for those interested in the Occult and the esoteric arts. Its quite an old book, written in 1894 though still very satisfying. http://www.amazon.com/Brother-Third-Degree-ebook/dp/B000ZRS71M/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2 My 2 cents -Peace
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Morality is a mental construct created by people and does not necessarily reflect reality. As individuals gains greater and greater degrees of self understanding having a written code becomes less and less important. Instead of intellectually knowing a code of conduct we feel in the core of our being what is correct and can tell the difference between the tugs of the ego and the voice of higher beings which wish to guide us. We learn to listen to our deepest truth. Morality as written is a guide and any good guide endeavors to lead each individual to his own spiritual knowing rather than shaky intellectual certainty based on statutory precepts. My 2 cents -Peace
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You should put this thread in the Taoist Discussion part of the forum. This is just the lobby for introducing yourself it will not get that much attention.
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I think that we must be uncompromising in our search for truth...often seeing the truth hurts ourselves most of all because we have such strong attachments to previously held ideals. However, a a true philosopher absorbs the pain presses on stronger than before. It has become my policy to acknowledge the good and bad in every tradition and simply take the "good parts" for myself and put the rest in the recycle bin. There are good and bad things about Taoism and Buddhism as are there good and bad things about Christianity. I am a human being before i belong to any formalized religion or philosophy. My 2 cents -Peace
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Sounds like a good topic for the Taoist Discussion area.
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The "map" is a reflection of ones consciousness. As the consciousness of the individual or culture continues to change so will the traditions. As we continue to explore the mysteries of the forest our knowledge will continue to grow and be able to make more and more accurate maps.
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Once upon a time a man came upon a great and mysteries forest. He was lost at first but with great ambition he traversed the forest overcoming great obstacles and remaining undaunted eventually created a map based on his experiences of the vastness of the forest. By creating a map he could then put his knowledge of the forest on paper so that he would not forget and also share his knowledge with any lost travelers he may come across. The map is a symbol for the spiritual tradition. It is meant IMO to be a guide, but it is not necessarily the actual forest. Each lost traveler may use the map as a guide but eventually develop his or her own feeling and skill for navigating the deep mysteries of existence and perhaps then create his own map. -My 2 cents Peace
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What's the relationship between the brain and the mind?
RiverSnake replied to goldisheavy's topic in General Discussion
Answer that question and i'm sure many prestigious scholarly awards will await you. -
How did Chi Kung Improve Your Health...?
RiverSnake replied to ChiDragon's topic in General Discussion
1. Been practicing about a year. 2. Every day 3. Physically i have always been in good health. Emotionally and spiritually speaking i am a lot healthier, very balanced, less anxiety. -
I've heard great things about Jenny. I look forward to more reviews.
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I've often wondered what is the best type of lifestyle that supports ones spiritual growth. How does one pay the bills and still be able to support a minimum 4 hr daily practice of the esoteric arts. Are there jobs that are more well conditioned to the needs of a spiritual aspirant. Is there a way to live and commune with nature while at the same time foster a healthy lifestyle in which one has the basic necessities: Food, Shelter, Water, Transportation...and a good book? Is there a way to free oneself from the rushed and chaotic lifestyle of modern society a still make ends meet? Can you simply have a small car, a mini trailer and park it in the country and still be able to survive? I would like to be able to wake up in the morning to the smell of nature do a bit of taichi in the fresh country morning air, have a small breakfast with some Green tea and then meditate for a couple hours. Then perhaps have couple of clients come by around 12 p.m. whom have an hour massage. I would ask for people to donate what they feel is appropriate and from this i could make my living. Is this a realistic vision? Can it be done? I have found Phores journal to be quite the inspiration since he seems to be living like a real sage. I'm sure other people have thought about this kind of lifestyle and i would like to hear there own vision as well as how they would handle the economics of the situation and there opinion as to whether it is feasible. -I look forward to hearing from others -Peace
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Good stuff. Liked the stages of readiness by Jenny Lamb. I think she actual has an account hear on the taobums?
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Thanks for sharing your story Lotus. I enjoyed reading it.
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Hm...i think there are benefits to living both in and outside of modern urban life. I think in the future i will need to find a healthy balance between the two. Perhaps after college when i begin to restructure my life i will make room for a month long retreat every year. This idea resonates quite strongly with me. We shall see...
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Indeed i have been experiencing a lot of that lately. People will challenge you. -I feel that many changes will be occurring in my life in the next couple of years. Leaving college and all kinds of possibilities will be open to me. I guess i'll just have to see what happens...
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Indeed, i'll often look at my book shelf and feel which book i should begin reading next. The little man inside knows.
