The Sumerian Garden of Eden, Tree of Life

(The Enki Codex) Sumerian map that shows a green landmass where Antarctica is - and the civilization that lived there: Piri Reis map is real and undeniable proof we have been lied to

(Ancient Signal) Why the ancient Mesopotamian god Enlil (brother of Enki) banned the "Tree of Life": The Sumerian secret of our nervous system | History for Sleep

(Soulful Energy) 432 Hz + 741 Hz, fall into deep healing,

anxiety relief, melatonin release: stop overthinking

• Archons (parasites, farmers of "loosh")
• What in the world is "loosh," Robert Monroe?
• CSF: cerebrospinal fluid

Science 'films' HAPPINESS in brain

Better living through (natural) chemistry

There's a chemical in dark chocolate (real Theobroma cacao) related to happiness and good sensations. It's also present in mary-jah-wanna, which probably explains why consumers get so clingy and attached to using the herbal substance. This naturally occurring chemical is called anandamide. Ananda, of course, is the name of the Buddha's closest friend and monastic attendant (likely his son with Mriga from before the birth of Rahula with his wife Yasodhara (aka Bimba Devi, according to some Buddhist schools). In Sanskrit and Pali anand means "bliss, joy, rapture." The suffix amide is added: In the usual nomenclature, one adds the term "amide" to the stem of the parent acid's name. For instance, the amide derived from acetic acid is named acetamide (CH3CONH2).

• The Bliss Molecule: Why the Anandamine in Chocolate Makes Us Feel So Good

Now, one might be wondering, “What on earth is anandamide, and why should I care?” Well, pull up a chair and grab a square of dark chocolate, because we’re about to embark on a flavor-filled journey into the world of neuroscience and cocoa chemistry. Anandamide, derived from the Sanskrit word ananda, meaning “bliss or joy,” is a naturally occurring compound in our brains. It’s part of the endocannabinoid system, a complex network that helps regulate various bodily functions, including mood, appetite, and pain sensation. In essence, anandamide is the brain’s very own mood-enhancing, stress-busting superhero. But how does this marvelous molecule work its magic? When anandamide binds to specific receptors in our brains, it triggers a cascade of feel-good effects. More

Buddha's Brain: Neuroscience of Happiness

Happiness is literally an inside job, according to scientific materialism, which believes that we are nothing more than material constructs and that the miracle of consciousness is but an epiphenomenon following on the interaction of material objects like cells, chemicals, molecules, and ever smaller atom, electrons, and quarks.

Organized religion errs on the side of spiritualism, believing us to be a "soul," "spirit," or "magical subtlety." These three things are real, but they are not the self any more than consciousness is.

There is nama rupa, "name" (the instructions) and "form" (the carrying out of those instructions in the material sphere). But self (atta) is not that. How else could it be? If it not one, it has to be the other, unless it is both? It is both both and neither.

What we regard as "self" (soul, ego) is mind-and-body, but though mental and physical processes exist and are active, they do not amount to a concrete "self."

The "self" that exists is dependent, temporary, ephemeral subject to Three Characteristics of All Conditioned Things: they are impermanent, incapable of satiating/fulfilling, and are impersonal.

This last characteristic is the one that is impossible to believe, but it is the key to awakening/enlightenment in the Buddha's teaching.

We can see that all things are impermanent, in flux, constantly changing, undependable. We can see that we have never been fulfilled for long; we experience great pleasure but remain hungry, in many cases becoming more hungry for newer and better pleasures.

IF THERE IS NO SELF, WHAT IS THERE THEN? The Buddha answered this question in terms of Dependent Origination (paticca-samuppāda). And it is on account of not seeing this, not grasping, not penetrating this that we have wandered so long in this painful samsara.

Will we fall under the spell of scient-ism, run to religion for shelter, or begin to see what the Buddha was getting at when he encouraged us to strive for calm and liberating-insight?

"Science can prove what it says." Can it? It redefines "happiness" as an endorphin then shows a peptide "walking," and viola, nonmaterialistic Buddhism is wrong? That's how it might seem, but it is not the case. We must look more deeply. Science fails us. And coming and seeing and investigating what the Buddha taught liberates us. Try it.

Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom

Preface by Jack Kornfield

(Paperback) Authors Dr. Rick Hanson Ph.D. and Dr. Richard Mendius, MD (with preface by Jack Kornfield and foreword by Dr. Daniel J. Siegel, MD) have 4.7 out of 5 stars (with 2,019 reviews).

Change your brain, change your life with this essential classic from New York Times bestselling author Dr. Rick Hanson—now celebrating 15 years in print with more than 500,000 copies sold.

Great teachers like the historical Buddha, Jesus, Moses, Mohammed, and Gandhi were all born with brains built essentially like everyone else’s—and then they changed their brains in ways that changed the world.

Neuroscience now reveals how the flow of thoughts actually sculpts the brain. More and more, we are learning that it’s possible to strengthen positive brain states.

By combining breakthroughs in science with insights from thousands of years of mindfulness practice, we too can shape our own “Buddha’s Brain” for greater happiness, love, and wisdom. 

Buddha’s Brain draws on evidence-based neuroscience to show readers how to stimulate their brains for

• more fulfilling relationships,
• a deeper spiritual life, and
• a greater sense of inner confidence and self-worth.

Using guided meditations and mindfulness exercises, learn how to activate the brain states of calm, joy, and compassion instead of worry, sorrow, and anger.

Most importantly, anyone who implements these practices will foster positive psychological growth that will literally change the way life is lived day-to-day.

This book provides an essential intersection of psychology, neurology, and contemplative practice. It’s filled with practical tools and skills useful every day to tap into the unused potential of the brain and rewire it over time for greater well-being. More

The Great Allowing (guided meditation)

The Great Allowing

I smoked weed. What now? (DMT, Aya)

• Buddha statue with incense burning | freepik.com AI image
• Psyched Substance, The Purple Lady on DMT; Dakota of Earth, Is Mother Ayahuasca Real [for Amazonian shamans]?; A Mindful Emergence, Do this after inhaling cannabis as plant medicine; Eds., Wisdom Quarterly

Me, Myself, and Mine: Anatta (Not Self)

Short Attn Span Theater: Freaks

Can we grow as freaks more quickly than as normies?

• Instagram: Saint Belmont, Illinois Post-Death Reactivation Hospital? (AI hoax or real occurrence?)
• The Belmont Report: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research: Appendix Volume II
• Eds., Wisdom Quarterly

108 Sun Salutations: Yoga New Year (1/1)

What is a "Sun Salutation"? It is a series of linked postures demonstrated here in 13 stages:

Led by Yoga Ambassador Stella Han, MSW

Buddhism is all about mental cultivation or bhavana, right? Who needs the body?

The fact is the wandering ascetic Siddhartha realized this human body is not "in the way." Like happiness (sukha), it is the way. At least it can be.

The first instruction toward enlightenment is? Mindfulness of the body -- breathing, postures, and so on. It's all detailed in the Satipatthana Sutra.

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What better way to move mindfully than the ancient Vedic rishi magic of "union" (yoga) with the breath (prana, spirit) and the All (advaita, our universal interconnectedness)?

• Yoga Gives Back: Stella Han's fundraiser

Party first: New Year ceremony vegan potluck

The martial arts are martial, that is, related to war and fighting. Qigong and yoga are about peacefully moving energy in the body. Even a very fat, unhealthy, other-abled person could do yoga (e.g., Iyengar Yoga) or begin to move chi (qi, kyi, prana) for health and recovery.

Average Janes and Joes might even be to the point where the practice of saluting the sun (Surya Namaskar) is a good idea. We'll start the New Year doing just that:

• New Year's Day 2025, noon-3:00 pm
• With Yogini Stella Han, MSW
• Kinship Yoga Studios ($25)
• 5612 N. Figueroa St., Highland Park
• Los Angeles, California 90042
• (213) 585-8451
• 108 Sun Salutations Yoga Practice w/ Stella Han (Kinship Studios, Highland Park), Wed, Jan 1, 2025, 12:00 PM | Meetup
• 108 Sun Salutations Yoga Practice w/ Stella Han (Kinship Studios, Highland Park), Wed, Jan 1, 2025, 12:00 PM | Meetup
• Ananda (Dharma Buddhist Meditation), Dhr. Seven, Jen B., Wisdom Quarterly

Monkey Mind w/Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

(A Joyful Mind) Rinpoche is subject of Western research by American professor: Impact on the brain

Understanding the Monkey Mind

This gear measures meditating brain.

(Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche) Tibetan Buddhist teacher Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche discusses how [bare] awareness is central to [Buddhist] meditation. He elaborates on how the recognition of awareness is the very foundation for one’s meditation practice.

Reflection question: What do you do in your daily life that helps you remember to recognize awareness?

• 'Bird brain' is a compliment? Crows perform yet another skill once thought distinctively human

Recognizing Awareness

Who is Ven. Yongey?

This rinpoche is a Tibetan teacher from Nepal and a master of the Karma Kagyu and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism. He is a star in the West because he is or was neurotic (a worry wart) and is very user-friendly and has written five books on the subject of meditation.

He oversees the Tergar Meditation Community (tergar.org), an international network of Buddhist meditation centers.

Royal family line

Who's Tibet's Guru Rinpoche? Padmasambhava

Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche was born in Nepal in 1975 [1] as the youngest of four brothers. His mother, Sönam Chödrön, is a descendant of Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo and King Trisong Deutsen. His brothers are Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche, and Tsoknyi Rinpoche, and his nephews are Phakchok Rinpoche and the reincarnation (tulku) of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, known popularly as Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche.

From the age of nine [1], his father, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche [1], taught him Buddhist meditation [1], passing on to him the most essential instructions of the Dzogchen and Mahamudra traditions. More

Join Vajrayana Online, a virtual space with courses and resources to explore Vajrayana (Esoteric) Buddhism with practical guidance from Mingyur Rinpoche with online webinars and recorded teachings. Learn more at learning.tergar.org

• Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche books
• Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, tergar.org, ajoyfulmind.com; CC Liu, Dhr. Seven (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Yogis gain magic powers with samadhi

Lotus Dragon Tea Ceremony Sound Bath (2/24)

Mayumi (partiful.com), Dhr. Seven, Yifan Li (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Hosted by Mayumi with Eric and Lighthawk: Join us for a nourishing evening of harmony, beauty, and vibrational regeneration.

We will commune with the spirit of the Blue Lotus flower through a tea ceremony, then be guided on an elemental dragon journey through sound co-created by Mayumi, Eric Matthew, and Lighthawk.

Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) is a sacred plant ally that grows on the shores of lakes and rivers, originally from northern and central Africa, along the Nile River. Historically, this water lily was used in ancient Egyptian shamanistic rituals and healings.

The flower acts as a natural aphrodisiac and has soothing, mystical properties. Many believe Blue Lotus has been in use through the ages to become more lucid and awake within dreams.

From Mayumi's transcendent vocals and dragon priestess facilitation to Eric Matthew's deep attunement to sound frequency, flowing with his vast array of instruments to Lighthawk's unique, creative expression, and diverse sonic gifts, this is sure to be a memorable experience.

Lighthawk will also be serving a meal of kitchari for us to enjoy and ground in together after the sound bath.

We are gathering under the radiance of the Virgo Full Moon, so our personal and collective intentions will be amplified during this potent time of purification, healing, and empowerment.

Come receive deep, cellular vibrational regeneration and return to the ancient wisdom living within us all.

☥ This is an intentionally intimate container with the capacity for 13 people, so please RSVP.

LOCATION

The gathering is in Eric's beautiful home sanctuary in the hills of Studio City.

FLOW 𓆃

• 5:00-5:30 pm: Arrival + grounding into the space

• 5:30-7:30 pm: Blue Lotus Tea Ceremony + Sound Bath

• 7:30-8:00 pm: Eating kitchari + community connection + grounding integration

BRING

• Yoga mat or blanket to lay down on and anything that would make you feel comfortable, cozy, and relaxed for the sound bath

• Sacred object(s) you would like to charge on the altar (optional)

• A healthy snack to share as we nourish and connect afterwards (optional)

• Your open heart and full presence

💖 We look forward to sharing this sacred space. ♾️

• RSVP to Lotus Dragon Tea Ceremony (Partiful)

• Venmo $44 to @mayumi_minato to secure a space. If you are experiencing financial difficulty, we are open to offering sliding scale options. Message one of our facilitators to discuss possibilities. INFO: partiful.com/e/vrMYMTJ3N4QThNpKVAyj

• Mayumi on IG: instagram.com/shaktimayumi

MEETUP RSVP:

• Nature Center: Lotus Dragon Tea Ceremony & Sound Bath w/ Mayumi, Eric, Lighthawk, Sat, Feb 24, 2024, 5:00 PM | Meetup

• Disclosure Project: Lotus Dragon Tea Ceremony & Sound Bath w/ Mayumi, Eric, Lighthawk, Sat, Feb 24, 2024, 5:00 PM | Meetup

• PasaDharma: Lotus Dragon Tea Ceremony & Sound Bath w/ Mayumi, Eric, Lighthawk, Sat, Feb 24, 2024, 5:00 PM | Meetup

Kat Von D removing all her tattoos (photos)

Guest Kat Von D on Theo Von Clips, 12/15/23; Ananda (Dharma Buddhist Meditation), Jen Bradford, Ashley Wells (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Don't say I'm "possessed." It may be true, but don't say it.

Kat Von D back in the day. It started with body modification and excess tattoos (pinterest.com)

My tattoo guy likes to scribble. I think it looks good, like I'm an animation sketch or snake.

Shut the front door. You know I look good. I'm thinking of doing cam porn or bank robbery.

Tattoos used to be cool. Now every dumb@$$ has one or two or ten, on the face and butt.

They're gonna love you in prison, see? Oh, howdy, they're going to love you hard.

Kat Von D is BLACKING OUT all of her tattoos

Look, Dad, I got a tattoo! - Oh, Jesus, why?

(Theo Von Clips) "Tattoos are kinda boring," Kat says. Celebrities got them and now everyone has them. You can have one and be hired with no problem. There are tattoo shows. There's nothing dangerous about them or even interesting. But this, blacking them out, this is freaking people out. This is like getting tattooed used to be. See? I'm always on the cutting edge of things. #katvond. Full episode: This Past Weekend with Theo Von Clips. Website: theovon.com. #tattoo

• PHOTOS: Kat Von D (listal.com)
• PHOTOS: Your smile is killing me

What would the Buddha do? Would he get a tattoo? - No, he wasn't molested as a kid.

Sometimes they misspell words. You have to keep an eye on them and triple check.

I'm going to look so cool when I get older, lose my looks, and gain some stubborn weight.

My tattoo is me. I wear this skin, like when a dog rolls in another dog's pee scent.

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#KatVonD #TheoVon #TheoVonClips Excerpt from This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von 474. Find Theo on: Instagram: theovon Facebook: theovon, Facebook Group: thispastweekend, Twitter: theovon, Patreon: theovon, YouTube: theovon.    #TheoVon #KatVonD #ThisPastWeekend #TheoVonClips

Paradox of Möbius strip and Klein bottle

The mind-bending paradox of the Möbius strip and Klein bottle: a 4-D visualization

(Andrew's Campfire) Mar 31, 2022. Embark on a mind-bending journey into the 4th dimension as we explore the fascinating geometry of the Möbius Strip and Klein Bottle. This video will take you on a whirlwind tour of time travel, geometric paradoxes, 4D visualization, and sentient primitive shapes.

CHAPTERS

• 00:00 - A Hexagon Illusion
• 00:50 - Defining Topology, Manifold, and Boundary
• 02:11 - An Open 2D Manifold
• 02:25 - Riddle #1
• 02:39 - Cutting the Möbius Strip in half
• 04:05 - Cutting the Möbius Strip in thirds
• 04:34 - The Grandfather Paradox
• 05:13 - Grandfather Paradox Solution Using a Möbius Strip
• 07:11 - A Closed 2D Manifold
• 07:46 - Riddle #2
• 08:03 - Visualizing the Klein Bottle with an Ant
• 09:12 - Spatial and Temporal Dimensions
• 09:24 - Linus - Two Dimensions for a 1D Creature
• 10:26 - Squirrel - Three Dimensions for a 2D Creature
• 11:19 - Time Evolution of a Flattened Möbius Strip's Boundary
• 12:07 - Klein Bottle
• 12:36 - Visualizing the Klein Bottle in 4 Dimensions

Patreon: patreon.com/andrewscampfire

Buddhists want beach bods? (10% Happier)

Ten Percent Happier, 6/13/23; Ananda (Dharma Buddhist Med), Jen (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Bodies? We don't want to live forever. We want to die young as late as possible.

Can a Buddhist want a "beach bod"?

Does this bikini make me look too human?

(Ten Percent Happier) Listen to Dan Harris go behind the scenes with Ten Percent Happier (TPH) Producer DJ Cashmere.

TPH is launching a six-part series talking to a vast array of experts on longevity, exercise, and proper diet — calling it "Get Fit Sanely."

Author Dan Harris

To kick off the series, Harris wanted to have Senior Producer DJ Cashmere on the show. He’s the architect behind the getting fit project.

Hear Cashmere get really personal about how these issues have affected his own psychology.

Hear a very thoughtful person talk about what he’s taken away from the months of research he’s done on these subjects. And get a taste of what it’s like behind the scenes at Ten Percent Happier.

You can't hate yourself into growth (Can skeptics meditate, Dan Harris? NPR)

 

Learn more about Ten Percent Happier podcast at tenpercent.com/podcast. Check out guided meditations alongside practical teachings with the Ten Percent Happier app with 7-day free trial: [tenpercent.com/membership...] #exercise #diet #longevity #meditation #mindfulness #podcast

• Full show notes: tenpercent.com/TPH/podcast...
• Full Podcast Episodes | Ten Percent Happier Podcast

Rick Hanson: Intro to Neurodharma Workshop

Dr. Rick Hanson, Ph.D., LionsRoar.org; Amber Larson (ed.), Wisdom Quarterly

Very understandably these days, the person we long to be -- and already are, deep down -- could be covered over with distractions, stresses, frustrations, and fears.

But we’ve all had a sense of being calm and clear, loving and happy, wide open and fully present. The good news is that we can develop these qualities further in a step-by-step path of personal practice.

Join Dr. Rick Hanson on September 10 for An Introduction to Neurodharma Online Workshop. Discover this path and learn practical methods based on modern brain science and ancient wisdom. This live, daylong workshop will explore how to:

• Steady the mind
• Warm the heart
• Feel more satisfied
• Embrace the whole self
• Be more present
• Feel more connected to everything
• Rest in stillness and possibility

Lion's Roar (lionsroar.org)

Dr. Hanson has pulled together some profound and powerful insights and tools for inner freedom, sweet joy, a radiant heart, and sublime peace.

Sign up by August 31, 2022 and use coupon code LIONSROAR50 with the current discount to get a total of 40% off the regular price.

• courses.rickhanson.net/courses/introduction-to-neurodharma