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Causality

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Re: Ram Dass - Be Here Now. *DELETED* [Re: Lancaster]
#11366630 - 11/02/09 12:51 AM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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TheMerryGangster
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Re: Ram Dass - Be Here Now. [Re: Causality]
#11377893 - 11/03/09 03:36 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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Lancaster said: I feel like the middle section of the book is made up of all those little realizations and truths you have while tripping, but you forget afterwards. Because Ram Dass tripped thousands of times, he was eventually able to remember and write down the revelations. It's such a great resource for anyone that wants to figure things out or have a spiritual trip.
True spirituality is found within. The answers MUST be found by ourselves for them to hold meaning; nothing teaches us like experience. And I never forget any of those revelations or realizations from my trips, I forget to apply them, which is something that can be worked through with ease. A spiritual person and intellectual mind can find all the answers Ram Dass has, and more. It has to ring true for your personal life path and situation, yes I believe there are universal truths, but they won't truly impact someone from simply reading a book/being spoon fed spiritual wisdom. There is no single rule for everyone. We must "figure things out" through our experiences in life (mistakes, successes, failures, emotional fluctuation), if someone is open to the idea, you can really transform all the negative out of your life.
If you have read the book, you know the importance of a guru; a wise, more experienced person who shows you the path to enlightenment. I said that Dass' book is a resource, not that you should read it instead of experiencing things for yourself. 
Don't roll your eyes, it's condescending and childish. Just because Ram Dass says you need a guru doesn't mean one is necessary, don't kid yourself haha, that's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Apparently, as the poster above says even the book you claim to support so much even drives this point home, that the power is within yourself. An intellectual and spiritual mind who travels the psychedelic head space can achieve the same knowledge, with or without being steered in the right direction.
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Lancaster
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Lancaster said: I feel like the middle section of the book is made up of all those little realizations and truths you have while tripping, but you forget afterwards. Because Ram Dass tripped thousands of times, he was eventually able to remember and write down the revelations. It's such a great resource for anyone that wants to figure things out or have a spiritual trip.
True spirituality is found within. The answers MUST be found by ourselves for them to hold meaning; nothing teaches us like experience. And I never forget any of those revelations or realizations from my trips, I forget to apply them, which is something that can be worked through with ease. A spiritual person and intellectual mind can find all the answers Ram Dass has, and more. It has to ring true for your personal life path and situation, yes I believe there are universal truths, but they won't truly impact someone from simply reading a book/being spoon fed spiritual wisdom. There is no single rule for everyone. We must "figure things out" through our experiences in life (mistakes, successes, failures, emotional fluctuation), if someone is open to the idea, you can really transform all the negative out of your life.
If you have read the book, you know the importance of a guru; a wise, more experienced person who shows you the path to enlightenment. I said that Dass' book is a resource, not that you should read it instead of experiencing things for yourself. 
Don't roll your eyes, it's condescending and childish. Just because Ram Dass says you need a guru doesn't mean one is necessary, don't kid yourself haha, that's the stupidest thing I've ever heard. Apparently, as the poster above says even the book you claim to support so much even drives this point home, that the power is within yourself. An intellectual and spiritual mind who travels the psychedelic head space can achieve the same knowledge, with or without being steered in the right direction.
Edit: nevermind, this doesn't deserve a response.
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TheMerryGangster
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Re: Ram Dass - Be Here Now. [Re: Lancaster]
#11378495 - 11/03/09 05:04 PM (14 years, 2 months ago) |
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Edit: nevermind, this doesn't deserve a response.
You're right, the point has been made .
-------------------- Lysergic exploration. Fungus-induced enlightenment. Herbal healing. "When you realize how perfect everything is you will tilt your head back and laugh at the sky." -Buddha.
Peace , Love , and Light *EVERYTHING I SAY ON THIS SITE IS PURELY FICTION*
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