MooNiNite

Hi, Do you know where I could find this Author?

I am working on a book, i would like to use the nei ching tu diagram. do you know where i might be able to get permission?

Becoming aware of experiential realization takes someone extremely smart. not only analytical but also very observant. Modern education and IQ tests are not aware of the spirit, of man's true potential.

He wouldnt try and get the lowest grade. on purpose.

LSD can wake a person up. Funny thing is a lot of gurus use plants! Plants have been used as initiation/awakening ceremonies since the beginning of time!!

I am working on a project and I need to ask for permission to use this old painting. I am not sure who to ask though. See below: Hoping someone might have some information. Thanks

Thanks for the help Mudfoot!! The source is White Cloud Daoist Monestary.

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The moderators are the trolls.

its a thread about the shape of the earth.

trolls.

Who says what im saying is based on belief?

Human immortal doesn't suffer from aging? Can you explain? To me, they most certainly do. Even at that level fountain of youth (which doesnt prevent aging, only deters it, hasn't even been reached.) Usually Human Immortal is associated with simply a long human lifespan.

Awesome post! Where does an Earth immortal go after human body death? Second, It is interesting that you refer to the Earth immortal as pure yang. Usually that is only connected with a spiritual immortal, one who has achieved "enlightenment", xiantian fusion... Why refer to the earth immortal as pure yang?

Like seriously? Are we in a simulation or something. They can be too real. and too recurring. Except when you look for them, they go away.

I can see your point on many things. Personally I do see value in morality and deciphering truth, if only to create mental freedom. My ideas on "normal" people, are quite different however. I am hesitant to say if true happiness will reach the average person.

"For a normal, healthy, grown adult, good and bad is a choice." Define normal? Do you think most people are healthy? I think average "normal" person is quite unhealthy!! and obese!! "Good action produces long term happiness." No, only creation produces long term happiness. Or else you are always stuck in someone else's creation, do you think they have you first on their list for happiness? Will they let you free your mind? "If you are not sure about anything then you are ignorant." Only those that can face up to their ignorance will ever take the initiative to learn more.

good and bad, moral and immoral, arn't as clear as you might think. Only ignorant people are absolutely sure of anything.

"magic" meets the western world.

How can one be harmonious with the universe if they have complete free will? An example would be the musician who creates his music in freedom, but also provides his music for the universe (everyone else). He is still limited in some way because he must serve, he must eat, sleep, and survive. So their is a controlling element to his existence. The idea of a controlling element tied to one's purpose (greater purpose, innate purpose, "soul purpose") shouldn't be completely out of the question.

Agreed, coincidences should not be chased after, at least not directly. They are more of a product of correct actions, i think. Complete freedom of path, is certainly true, but is it a good idea? That would imply that their is no higher purpose for a person to discover. Does a person's hard work and adherence to truth lead to no meaningful self-discovery? Are all the chess pieces the same? A "soul-purpose" or innate talent in an individual that they can discover in order to be most effective in this world. Because if their were, then some aspect of ourselves is unique and partially out of our control. The idea of Harmony.

Could coincidences be a product of following a "true path?" If one is becoming one with the universe, would their actions not coincide with it more? For me they reassure me that I am on the correct path.

This is exactly what I have been saying.