gatito

As opposed to practical ones - like the two I've suggested?

And here we have a claim that it's actually thé Saudi's who are the controlling mind behind this vile mess: - http://www.mintpressnews.com/witnesses-of-gas-attack-say-saudis-supplied-rebels-with-chemical-weapons/168135/ (www.mintpressnews.com/witnesses-of-gas-attack-say-saudis-supplied-rebels-with-chemical-weapons/168135/)

There's no such thing as "mind" there's only the current thought. (Therefore mind cannot be enlightened.)

And the two best ones are................: - Atma Darshan and Atma Nirvriti (one volume) by Krishna Menon and The Nature of Man According to the Vedanta by John Levy

and Full article here: - http://www.worldtribune.COM/2013/08/28/mounting-evidence-raises-questions-about-syrian-chemical-weapon-attack/ (www.worldtribune.COM/2013/08/28/mounting-evidence-raises-questions-about-syrian-chemical-weapon-attack/)

Direct quote from the article:- MSF can neither scientifically confirm the cause of these symptoms nor establish who is responsible for the attack, Dr Bart Janssens, MSF Director of Operations (MSF = Medecins sans Frontieres = "Doctors without Borders")

The above is a comment that was posted about this article: - Obama administration asks court to force NYT reporter to reveal source Previous ruling said reporters have no privilege to safeguard confidentiality leaving Risen to reveal his source or go to jail http://www.theguardian.com/law/2013/aug/27/obama-administration-james-risen-no-privilege www.theguardian.com/law/2013/aug/27/obama-administration-james-risen-no-privilege

Thanks to both of you for the additional info and links - very interesting indeed.

@ Mudryah Hi Very interesting - very rare. Thanks. (Incidentally, that's a very nice vid of you practicing Tai Chi on your about page) @ Rara Hi Would you be kind enough to post the Youtube link(s) to the meditation please? Thanks in anticipation

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Short attention span ? http://thetaobums.com/topic/25309-could-someone-explian-the-buddhist-belief-system-to-me/?p=373786

Someone contacted me looking for the free ebook but I've discovered that it's no longer available. However, an upgrade was published by Non-duality Press yesterday: - Free sample here:- http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0125/1442/t/2/assets/Emptiness_sample.pdf

Definitely! (Perhaps you should post it in Contributed Articles?)

Hey TI :-) I've been looking for something like this for decades! :-) I really appreciate you sharing the design and I'll certainly be constructing one. Thanks. Best Wishes g :-) PS Veterinary bedding (sometimes marketed as "Vetbed") might also make a good cover for the lower cushion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHzfD6XLK7Q

Unfortunately, I can't communicate what interests me in writing and it's very difficult to tell where people are coming from unless they're prepared to look me in the eye. As I've said elsewhere 80% of communication is lost in a phonecall so there can really be very little left in the written word and there is just too much scope for misunderstandings, of which I think there have been far too many. So, my conclusion is that I can't manage the friends list as I would in real life and I've spent more than enough time at the keyboard trying so to do. I met my wife at a dance class and our friendship grew and blossomed into love in the real world. It would never have happened in writing - perhaps that says it all? That's where friendships happen too, in face-to-face meetings with people who share similar interests and and sadly, there seems to be little desire for face-to-face meetings here, so I'm calling it a day - unless anyone wants to meetup fror a coffee, tea or a beer, in which case, just PM me and we can arrange to get together. (And, as I've just run out of coffee, I'm leaving now to get some ). So, in closing, all the best to all Tao Bums past, present and future. I've enjoyed my time here immensely and met many interesting people and broadened my musical tastes considerably - LOL Finally, sincere thanks to sean and the Mod Squad. Warmest regards and Best Wishes to all of you. Be Happy G And here's a poem for you all: - Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what Peace there may be in Silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be critical about Love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; You have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with the Tao, whatever you conceive The Tao to be, and whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be Happy.

^^^ In full HD too

Funny how things come full circle

Everyone is "good people" my friend

Does the Wolf not hear the call of the Wild?

You are wise - I think

Benevolent indifference

^^^ If I were you - I'd walk away from this now my friend