Astral_Anima

Nope. Life is "Dukka". Don't let these ignorant translators cloud the words of the buddha. Here, check this out: http://buddhism.about.com/od/thefournobletruths/a/dukkhaexplain.htm Honestly it's gonna be tough to get past the language barrier, it's gonna take alot of resources. You may want to find a reputable scholar and find works by him/her on these things to mae sure you're getting the most accurate translations. As for animals having purpose, lol, forget purpose, they don't even have awareness or a sense of purpose. They act on the "instinct" level of consciousness. Most humans now act between instinct and intellect, our next step is intuition XD And we may very well have a purpose. I've always said that we create our own destiny, that we create our own purpose because I (like Neo) don't like the idea of not being in control of my own life. I think we have to reach that stage of depression that there is no purpose before we can really have a purpose. In the words of Mr. Durden, "It's not until we've lost everything that we're free to do anything" The body can live alot longer than what most people believe. The body can be made immortal, it can be used to make an immortal body, or it can be a temporary vessel for the spirit to express itself on this plane. It's YOUR CHOICE, what the body is here for. Once you know what it can do and you decide what you want it to do, THATS it's purpose. And purpose isn't permanent, it's "dukka", so it can change but once you've made up your mind how you want to use something then that is it's purpose. PURPOSE= POTENTIAL + CHOICE -Astral

http://www.ask.com/wiki/Codependency Haha, everything accept "Compliance" is SO me, lol. Now I have a label. YAY! . I just found it interesting that they have a title for this kinda stuff. Idk, just thought I'd share. Anyone else relate to any of these? I was under the belief that some of these are useful, what are you guys' thoughts? -Astral EDIT: Just noticed, "Compliance" sounds like alot of women I know . Poor lasses EDIT 2: The sub was supposed to say "and NOT of the third kind".

That is one of my FAVORITE movies yo. So is "my dinner with andre", that has an interesting perspective that kinda indirectly relates to this subject. Also to all, thank you for the thought provoking responses. All more are welcome. Very interesting so far -Astral

oh...really? Link?

Random piece of info: I heard somewhere that in the later stages of Kunlun you eventually reverse the orbit...anyone hear anything about that? Does anyone know if such an act would have any significance? I'm pretty sure that where I heard it made it seem like an important part of alchemy...idk. -Astral

kunlunforum.info It's dead though, there only like 3 people including me and a facilitator (Jas)

Mmmm, a good question indeed. Seeing as how we know so little about what kunlun does other than "IT'LL MAKE YA FEEL GOOOOOOOOOOOD" It's probably alittle hard to say. The "endgame" is apparently the gold dragon body which supposedly means immortality? (It hasn't been made clear to me). I'm personally trying to explore it to see what it does. Also it seems that it DOES increase one's capacity to "channel" energy and also store energy, at least i've had some personal indicators of such. but the sensations are very...interesting, again for me at least. It's very "electrical", feels like I have a "current" running through my body when I summon the energy, pretty cool. Ultimately I'd like to be able to project this energy for healing and defense and perhaps explore what other fun things could be done with it (siddhis). Do you practice Rainbow? What have you experienced? What are your goals? -Astral

Ring of power. Yeah I bought one two. Seemed to work pretty well And yeah, diet plays a HUGE role in testosterone. I'm attaching a book that specifically addresses the issue or hormones in relation to diet. I'd used his approach with astonishing success. Also if you're trying to accumulated "yang" energy then celibacy helps, but so does meditation on the lower centers of the body. Try dragon breath or slightly forceful reverse dantien breathing while in horse stance. Kundalini Yoga helps too. But also SUNLIGHT. Like idk about anyone else but when winter is around i'm a slug, as soon as I ingest some sunlight through my eyes i've got the energy of a bull on crack XD But it's effects on my mood are whats so crazy. Anyway here's the download, I HIGHLY suggest you give it a try. -Astral Ori Hofmekler - The Warrior Diet.pdf

See these are the kind of "testimonials" that could help and I think are being sought. Anything else u holding back bruh? Also are you sure you didn't project such feelings onto that person and thus trick yourself into feeling them urself? I used to think I was an empath but then I realized that because of my desire to feel others emotions I ended up just making shit up and thinking it was real. Needless to say I was pretty embarrassed when I decided to test it I had some people focus on an emotion and write it down and I would try to "tune in" and needless to say What I felt was just my impression of them and had nothing to do with the reality of their feelings. Not to say that such is the case in your example. Have you had any other interesting experiences? Personally kunlun makes me laugh ALOT for absolutely NO reason although oddly enough most times it's characteristic of a villans laugh But also the bliss is incredible. I get these intense spinal "orgasms", Mostly in my upper back and chest (heart area). I've never been able to transfer energy though, pity, but then again I think the spontaneous part just fukks with the nerves, not actual transmittable energy (or maybe i just don't know how and haven't worked enough at it). The red phoenix never really did much for me. In the beginning I felt "magnetism" but nowadays I don't feel anything. -Astral

If my understanding is incorrect then please correct it. I don't claim to know things that I can't support with at least experience or observation, therefore I use such terms. Unless I am certain that what i'm saying is true I can't claim it to be (even though i'm sure I still do from time to time ) I have never met Max, although I didn't feel ANYTHING from the facilitator nor have I heard anything from that or any other facilitator I've communicated with. What WOULD happen to someone with a "quasi" blocked chakra? I really don't know how it'd work, but i'd assume if he can control the percentage of his power (as shown in the "lama thunderbolt" film) that using less than 2 percent should only induce a small "shock" or repeatable sensation, whatever that may be. As much as I'd love to go visit him in person, the money just isn't on my side -Astral

Or because intelligent people will debunk it, lol. To my knowledge only Sifu Chang and Chunyi Lin have proven their abilities under "scientific scrutiny". The big "redlight" here is that Max doesn't seem to be able to affect people who aren't "tuned into his energy". This suggests that the "energy" is simply a subjective self-created illusion. People can be made to experience sum crazy things through some simple hypnosis. However when you can effect inanimate objects or objects without mind (ie lighting a lightbulb, eliminating a tumor) then there's a sound basis that the technique is an objective phenomena. If you had telekinesis and you were openly trying to teach others to do the same, trying to benefit society, wouldn't you first want to show them that it's possible? If people were doubting and you could easily show them under controlled conditions, wouldn't you show them, even have some fun doing it? Why be a stuck-up brat, if you have truth then why not explain it, share it and show it. Anyone can talk but it takes a true master to back up his/her words. That being said I know Kunlun is a powerful system and I've had some very interesting experiences with it. It's very fun and for those looking to experience sum cool shyt I highly recommend it. -Astral

Fasting yo, it's doubles your willpower by the day. Check out my post in the "off topic" section for sum resources. http://www.freedomyou.com/fasting_book/Fasting_And_Addiction.htm

irrelevant question? torus693- This to me indicates a rather defensive response. It's basically saying "If you're going to ask tough questions then we're not going to answer you". Pretty sketch imo. Maybe I'm wrong. Again I don't see it as proof that Max is a fraud but merely that a representative may be feeling slight shame/guilt for either being unable to answer the question or for realizing he/she is lying. The person who responded was from the "primordial alchemist" (Max's) website, I'm assuming it was "Diane"(?) -Astral

Quoted from the "golden dragon body photos" thread page 16(?)

You don't have to go that far back. the thread "golden dragon body photos" (maybe it was called something else) contained a quoted email response from some kunlun organization which was very defensive to one's inquiry to the legitimacy of Kan's photos. However this doesn't prove either way whether Max is for real or not. It DOES however imply that the organization representative may be embarrassed for believing and supporting someone they haven't verified for themself and thus aren't sure of. How many people have seen Max's "abilities"? Everyone says he's an "amazing person" and i'm sure there are millions of amazing people in this world but the question is what can he do? Throwing students around is no longer acceptable as a "power" as I can be done through psychological tricks, and I believe that someone challenged Max to throw him around but Max said something about he can't throw you around until you've done kunlun for 6 months or something because one's energy has to be open or else they'll get hurt? Personally even if this were true I'd find it quite impractical and a useless "power" to have. He said in his lectures that "kunluners" develop siddhis to "help people" but if they have to be attuned to your energy first then it's simply impractical...or it's a lie but who knows, it's really all heresay. However you'd think that out of all the seminars that max did where he did crazy shit to people that SOMEONE would have been completely unaffected and realized if it was bullshit. So...idk...more investigation and inquiries are needed. Unfortunately nobody seems to answer emails on any kunlun sites anymore so...meh. -Astral

Where can I find a copy of that film? Is it viewable online?

Haha, not quite whta i meant, I didn't mean sociopathic or apathetic, just like...not alot of stuff bothers them. It's basically just remaining "cool" under stress. Everyone cares about something and I'll tell you from talking to all the women I do the number one complaint they have about guys is that guys aren't willing to share their feelings, so I doubt apathy would count as an "attractive" trait, lol. And really? Guys don't want to have their life together? they don't want to know what they want in life and have a plan to go after it and achieve it? they don't want to feel secure and confident? Idk bout that. I'm a guy and I value such things, I think alot of guys here would too I understand what you mean by "superficial" because I know those kinds of "methodologies" where you "fake it til you make it" which can feel very "fake" and uncomfortable and honestly if it's not who you want to be then it'd be "selling out" just for female companionship...which is never the best of ideas. Basically what gives a guy social status today is his ability to adapt and thrive in his environment and that doesn't just mean financially but also emotionally. Most of the "wusses" that girls avoid like the plague are simply insecure and needy and thus end up draining the female (even though they may have the best of intentions). My mom's like that. She loves me to death but she does nothing but drain my energy because she's so low on it herself. It's kinda like one of those "ironic" situations. The more emotionally stable one is the more attractive one becomes. So the point isn't to make the woman attracted to you, it's to become more attractive to women. And thats done by cultivating emotional equilibrium, direction, stability etc. Basically just focus on yourself, become who you want to be and just watch the magic from there. Fun fun. -Astral EDIT: Good Idea Sloppy ! EDIT2: Re Eddie Murphy Vid - Thats chemistry for ya. Like I said most people in today's society have a weak spirit (or shen), lack of discipline, self control and willpower. I agree it's a pathetic state but by understanding the mechanics of it you can use it to empower others through application or through education.

http://wenku.baidu.com/view/4f50680203d8ce2f006623dc.html Life isn't fair...and thats a GOOD THING, that's where the power's at, it means you can ascend to the highest ranks of the "elites" and get what you're looking for. Non, women...<sigh> forgive me females on this forum, but Non, most women are very weak willed and easy to manipulate and control. Most men are "brutal", they're angry, belligerent, immature, and use fear and physical force to dominate others. HOWEVER, women only "think" they like that. Honestly you can use techniques to completely rewrite what they like and find attractive and appealing, it's not set in stone, the mind is very "changeable". While very few men statistically get most of the women, that means you can be in that "20%". And you don't have to become domineering, angry, controlling, or any of those negative things. Once you understand WHY women are attracted to that, you can dissect what's REALLY going on underneath the bullshit and push the same "buttons" without being a jackass. Women are attracted to social status. Now back in the day that was determined by physical strength, but now it's determined by other things. 1.) Money and the ability to provide for a family 2.) Popularity 3.) Emotional stability 4.)Reliability 5.) Sex Listen to this : It's true as hell and rather funny, lol. But it's been proven to me as true...which means personality isn't as important as one makes it out to be, you can rewrite what they like using simple psychology combined with chemistry Trust me though the top class who REALLY get most of the women are not the "brutal" type. The "brutal" guys end up getting the uneducated, low self esteem women (a sad majority). The true "top class" are the confident and "i really don't care" type of guys. They don't use force cause they don't have to, they have social status which is much more powerful and influential thus they aren't intimidated by anything. Look at fuggin Rick James! that guys was the FARTHEST from "brutal", he was a "love machine" but because he had social status women through themselves at him. Though the world is indeed a "dark" place, it's not hopeless and you're not a victim. Know the truth and the truth will set you free. Best of luck to you -Astral (The above is based on observations and studies of masses and generalizations, i'm not trying to label anyone as a gender, just identifying trends)

This guy is crazy, but I've found alot of what he says to be true. Check out this 8 part vid. Makes some NUTS claims.

Go get em Mr. Edgeworth sir!

Picked up this new ebook. Here's an excerpt: What do you guys think about the cultivation of concentration, the idea of having control of your mind? Are there any techniques you guys use to develop concentration? Do you think this kind of training is severely lacking in todays world? Personally i would consider this the foundation of all development. What do you guys think? -Astral Concentration Mouni Sadhu - The Occult training manual.pdf

Manitou- Beautiful and inspiring from where I'm standing. Using the sybology of animals to represent our "lower" nature is interesting. Any words on what each animal sybolizes or represents? Medhavi- Agreed

Yeah that true, we still don't entirely understand what aging is yet. Scientists say they can't find any reason for the human body to die as it seems like a self regulating machine. What causes it to be worn down and eventually non-functional still has to be discovered before we can make any progress in the way of physical immortality. Although we always have spiritual immortality via immortal fetus. Also I guess it should be noted that with organ regeneration via stem cell research, new bodies could easily be "grown" if we just had a way to transfer consciousness. But then again we could just inject these "stem cells" into the brain and have it regenerate itself so maybe that too would be unnecessary. Although I do have to say, if restricted calorie diets and fasting can expand the lifespan by as much as it does and activate "self preservation" systems, I wonder if bigu would be a way to maintain life for extended periods of time... -Astral

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