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Re: Ego-Trancendence [Re: redgreenvines]
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I think it matter a lot what gas you fill your tank with. My dad once put diesel in his petrol car. Its not a good idea. TM should be renamed to BS, IMO.


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Re: Ego-Trancendence [Re: Sinbad]
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I think some people have benefited from TM. It may not be good to discount something in total because it's got some flaws.


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"Don't believe everything you think". -Anom.

" All that lives was born to die"-Anom.

With much wisdom comes much sorrow,
The more knowledge, the more grief.
Ecclesiastes circa 350 BC

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Re: Ego-Trancendence [Re: Icelander]
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Any practice that has you sitting down and relaxing will have some perceived benefits, but as an actual spiritual path its bogus. The benefits IMO are superficial at best.


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Re: Ego-Trancendence [Re: Icelander]
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The problem with TM is that you are charged money for that which is free.


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"A warrior is a hunter. He calculates everything. That's control. Once his calculations are over, he acts. He lets go. That's abandon. A warrior is not a leaf at the mercy of the wind. No one can push him; no one can make him do things against himself or against his better judgment. A warrior is tuned to survive, and he survives in the best of all possible fashions." ― Carlos Castaneda

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Re: Ego-Trancendence [Re: Huehuecoyotl]
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Indeed. You don't even get given good methods either.


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Re: Ego-Trancendence [Re: Sinbad]
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I guess we can agree to disagree again.:thumbup: Relaxing or becoming relaxed is more pertinent and urgent to where humanity is at right now than becomming one with the ultimate void. It's an important first step on any spiritual path IMO. Just ask Oprah.:lol: You're a bit of an elitist aren't you.:grin: Of course we all are to one extent or another so don't come raging back dear friend.:heart:


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"Don't believe everything you think". -Anom.

" All that lives was born to die"-Anom.

With much wisdom comes much sorrow,
The more knowledge, the more grief.
Ecclesiastes circa 350 BC

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Re: Ego-Trancendence [Re: Icelander]
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You're a bit of an elitist aren't you.


So are fly fishermen, traditional archers, and nearly all acid freaks....I am an elitist for sure. Without that core of self importance I would never have set foot on the path I chose. I am thankful to have had it as it has made my life much more interesting.


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"A warrior is a hunter. He calculates everything. That's control. Once his calculations are over, he acts. He lets go. That's abandon. A warrior is not a leaf at the mercy of the wind. No one can push him; no one can make him do things against himself or against his better judgment. A warrior is tuned to survive, and he survives in the best of all possible fashions." ― Carlos Castaneda

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Re: Ego-Trancendence [Re: Icelander]
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But you can sit and relax in the comfort of your own home without having to get ripped off. There are many many free to download meditation methods that are far far superior to anything TM are offering. So why bother? :shrug:

Yes, i consider Buddhist methods to be far superior to anything TM can offer, period. If that makes me elitist, then so be it.


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Re: Ego-Trancendence [Re: Sinbad]
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TM origionally woke a lot of people in this country at least  up to the idea of meditation who would most likely not have gotten it at the time. They did charge but I wasn't addressing that. They could have just passed the hat like good Christians or Buddhists but the result is the same.

I'm glad you admit your faults though.:thumbup::heart:


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"Don't believe everything you think". -Anom.

" All that lives was born to die"-Anom.

With much wisdom comes much sorrow,
The more knowledge, the more grief.
Ecclesiastes circa 350 BC

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Re: Ego-Trancendence [Re: Icelander]
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Who said i considered it a fault? IMO its just a correct cognition. :lol:

Anyways, TM had its day in the sun, and its usefulness at a time where nothing much else was available, i will admit that much.


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Re: Ego-Trancendence [Re: Sinbad]
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I was teasing bro. I know you're enlightened.:grin:

And that's all I was saying about TM. I'm not a fan but I had some friends in the 70s who benefited from it. It's where I first heard about meditation most likely.

Remember in Blade Runner where there were still Hari Krishna's around? TM is the system that won't go away.:grin:


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"Don't believe everything you think". -Anom.

" All that lives was born to die"-Anom.

With much wisdom comes much sorrow,
The more knowledge, the more grief.
Ecclesiastes circa 350 BC

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Re: Ego-Trancendence [Re: Icelander]
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I'm not enlightened, but I like the way you tease, hence the :lol:

TM is a system that wont go away as long as there are gullible people who buy into it. :sad:


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Re: Ego-Trancendence [Re: Sinbad]
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I'm not enlightened, but I like the way you tease,

Are you flirting with me?:blush: Veritas is here.


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"Don't believe everything you think". -Anom.

" All that lives was born to die"-Anom.

With much wisdom comes much sorrow,
The more knowledge, the more grief.
Ecclesiastes circa 350 BC

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Re: Ego-Trancendence [Re: Icelander]
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Quote:
TM is the system that won't go away.


Quote:
"There's a sucker born every minute"



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"A warrior is a hunter. He calculates everything. That's control. Once his calculations are over, he acts. He lets go. That's abandon. A warrior is not a leaf at the mercy of the wind. No one can push him; no one can make him do things against himself or against his better judgment. A warrior is tuned to survive, and he survives in the best of all possible fashions." ― Carlos Castaneda

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Re: Ego-Trancendence [Re: Icelander]
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I'm sure she won't mind a little Sin on Ice action. :wink:

Hell she can even get in on the act if she wants too. :blush:


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Re: Ego-Trancendence [Re: Sinbad]
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Sinbad said:
I'm sure she won't mind a little Sin on Ice action. :wink:

Hell she can even get in on the act if she wants too. :blush:


Oh she wants all right. I'm not going to encourage that.:rotfl:


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"Don't believe everything you think". -Anom.

" All that lives was born to die"-Anom.

With much wisdom comes much sorrow,
The more knowledge, the more grief.
Ecclesiastes circa 350 BC

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Re: Ego-Trancendence [Re: Icelander]
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Oh ice, please do encourage that! :naughty:  :hehehe:


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Re: Ego-Trancendence [Re: Sinbad]
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Take it to the Pub, boys.  :lol:

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Re: Ego-Trancendence [Re: Veritas]
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Will you be there?:heart:


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"Don't believe everything you think". -Anom.

" All that lives was born to die"-Anom.

With much wisdom comes much sorrow,
The more knowledge, the more grief.
Ecclesiastes circa 350 BC

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