(ABC News, 4/26/18) ABC News' Bob Woodruff travels to the last Himalayan Buddhist kingdom, Bhutan, a carbon-negative nation battling climate change along its rapid flowing rivers. More important than money is the country's gross domestic happiness.
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This country isn't just carbon neutral — it's carbon negative | PM Tshering Tobgay
(TED , April 1, 2016) High in the Himalayas, on the border between China and India, lies the last Himalayan kingdom, now the democracy of Bhutan, which has pledged to remain carbon neutral for all time. In this illuminating talk, Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay shares his country's mission to put happiness before economic growth and set a world standard for environmental preservation.
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(Mindvalley Talks, 2/19/19) Steven Kotler, author of Mindvalley's 'The Habit of Ferocity talks at A-Fest Jamaica about flow and how it can create peak performers.
Lamp vs. Laser: Brain enhancement techniques listed in a CIA document
(Video Advice, May 12, 2022) The report entitled "Analysis and Assessment of the Gateway Process" was penned in 1983 by U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Wayne M. McDonnell.
McDonnell described the Gateway Experience as "a training system designed to bring enhanced strength, focus, and coherence to the amplitude and frequency of brainwave output between left and right hemispheres so as to alter consciousness, moving it outside the physical sphere so as to ultimately escape even the restrictions of time and space."
In simpler terms, the Gateway Experience uses sound to manipulate brainwaves with the goal of creating an altered state of consciousness in which a person can interact with nonphysical aspects of reality.
"Practical uses of the technique, according to the CIA report, include manifesting goals, converting energy to heal one's body, and even traveling across space and time to access new information."
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(Marsczar) Jan. 11, 2012: Donna Eden talks about self-reprogramming using the temporal tap, similar to EFT, to speak to the body directly. youtu.be/f6yH0gdyu8Q
Trump loses it after Jan. 6th hearing reveals embarrassing speech outtakes: A Closer Look
(Late Night with Seth Meyers, July 25, 2022) Seth Meyers takes a closer look at Donald Trump claiming to be "the most persecuted individual in American history" after the recent bombshell hearing of the January 6 committee embarrassed him by airing never-before-seen outtakes of his speech from the day after the insurrection, proving he cannot speak very well.
(Paul Wallis, Australia, July 8, 2022) What connects Christianity with Tantric Buddhism? Do the Gnostic Gospels and tantric secrets hold a key to the story of the "resurrection" of Jesus? When we apply form analysis, source analysis, and etymology to the stories of the Bible, layers of hidden story emerge. It's true of the Elohim (gods) stories in the Hebrew scriptures, and it's true of Jesus (Saint Issa) in the New Testament.
In Part 4 of this Jesus in India series the idea is explored further with some personal reflections on the implications.
(Ricardo Francis Zayas, pinned by Paul Wallis, 7/23/22) If the Pali canon was not written down until the 1st century B.C.E.,
how could the Mahaparanibbana Sutta ("The Great Final-Nirvana Discourse") be disseminated to locations in the Middle East and Europe of the 1st century AD? Did the sutra make its way to the
Middle East via oral tradition or writing?
Back in 1971 India had a hippie problem, a bunch of Western potheads coming to Rishikesh, Haridwar, the circuit extending from Buddhist Afghanistan, through Kashmir, and all the places bands like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd were tripping through or singing about back in the heyday of hippies. Indians were aggrieved that so many Western burnouts came up into the Himalayas to smoke ganja out of yogi pipes and worship Hindu deities or practice bhakti, that is, devotion the way the Christians do for their deities.
Dum Maro Dum translates as "Puff, take a puff," a reference to the ingenue's innocence being corrupted by those damn hippies are their weed worship. Will her big brother save her in time? What if she gets caught up in that "free love" movement of theirs? She might kiss someone in public!
Jesus of India was also an object of veneration for both Indian Hindus and Western converts. It got so bad, Bollywood made a popular movie about it, the Hare Rama Hare Krishna (Rama = God, Krishna = Krist figure) film, which follows a wayward girl gone wild and the loving brother who searches for her among those demented, drug-addled burnouts. It's kitschy, as most Bollywood fare is, then as now, but it sure boosted Krishna's popularity that would soon give rise to the Hare Krishna (ISKCON) Movement in the U.S.
One can see how our cultural appropriation gets a little wearing on Indians
"Dum Maro Dum" may be the best track in the score. It's a Hindi song from the film with Dev Anand and Zeenat Aman in the lead. The song was conceived of by RD Burman. It's Indian psychedelic rock classic.
Wouldn't it be better to forget the devotional music of, say, Hari Krishnas, and practice a more direct approach to spirituality via meditation? Ancient Tibetan technology can help with that, as the art of making "singing bowls" puts us at a higher frequency for meditative success. If the goal is relaxation, clarity, calm, healing, or absorbing (meditating), the soothing sounds of a gong are a good start.
(After Skool, June 9, 2020) Dr. Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., is an internationally-recognized leader in bridging science and spirit.
Stem cell biologist, bestselling author of The Biology of Belief, and recipient of the 2009 Goi Peace Award, he has been a guest speaker on hundreds of TV and radio shows, as well as keynote presenter for national and international conferences.
In 1982, Dr. Lipton began examining the principles of quantum physics and how they might be integrated into his understanding of the cell’s information processing systems. He produced breakthrough studies on the cell membrane, which revealed that this outer layer of the cell was an organic homologue of a computer chip, the cell’s equivalent of a brain.
His research at Stanford University’s School of Medicine between 1987 and 1992 revealed that the environment, operating though the membrane, controlled the behavior and physiology of the cell, turning genes on and off.
His discoveries, which ran counter to the established scientific view that life is controlled by the genes, presaged one of today’s most important fields of study, the science of epigenetics (that which is eipi- or above genetics, which turns some genes on and some off).
Two major scientific publications derived from these studies defined the molecular pathways connecting the mind and body. Many subsequent papers by other researchers have since validated his concepts and ideas.
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(Guru Viking, Episode 68) Premiered Nov. 13, 2020. In this episode Guru Viking is once again joined by Dr. Daniel Ingram, MD, meditation teacher and author of Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha.
Ingram is best known for his controversial claim to arhatship (full enlightenment), one of the highest levels of enlightenment in Theravada Buddhism (just under nonteaching buddhahood and supreme teaching buddhahood).
Less well known is Ingram’s lifetime of practice in magic and the occult.
In this interview he reveals his magical biography and comments on various systems including
Goetia,
Enochian,
Kabbalah,
Thelema,
Castaneda,
Buddhist Magic,
and more.
Ingram shares his encounters with demons [shapeshifting creatures of Buddhist cosmology], astral entities, mythical beings, and entering into magical combat with angry magicians who had cursed him.
Ingram also critiques the modern mindfulness movement for its suppression of information about the magical aspects (iddhis, Sanskrit siddhis) of its own tradition and gives advice on ethics and the accumulation of psychic powers.
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guruviking.com/ep68-daniel...
Audio version of this podcast also available on iTunes and Spotify by searching "Guru Viking Podcast."
TOPICS
0:00 - Intro
1:59 - Daniel’s view of conscious vs. unconscious magic
8:43 - Confessional and purification practices
10:38 - The role of penance in confessional practices
13:35 - Insight value of confession and purification practices
16:40 - Daniel’s magical biography
20:18 - Encountering Buddhist magic
22:42 - Introduction to Western Occultism
24:59 - Unlocking the powers in retreat
31:46 - Magic vs. Insight practice
38:42 - Black magic in the Dark Night of the Soul
42:20 - Seeing demons and ghosts
44:16 - What does Daniel mean by "seeing"?
46:30 - Encounters with "lower astral nasties"
50:19 - Seeing a garuda in in the bedroom
51:38 - Has knowledge of the powers been suppressed in Western Buddhism?
58:58 - "Waking up light" and the advertising strategies of modern mindfulness teachers
1:01:18 - Sinister skillful means
1:02:02 - Remarkable stories of the magic of Dipa Ma [plus time travel to see the Buddha]
1:04:49 - Daniel’s take on Goetia Magic and conjuring demons
1:07:57 - Daniel asks for Steve’s take on Goetia Magic
1:08:54 - Daniel on the ethics of Goetia and his own conjurings
1:11:32 - Steve clarifies his position on Goetia Magic
1:13:07 - Daniel’s take on Enochian Magic
1:14:14 - John Dee and the origin of Enochian Magic
1:19:01 - Daniel on Kabbalah
1:21:40 - How useable are the widely available magical texts?
1:26:29 - Daniel’s take on Carlos Castaneda’s system
1:30:20 - The key to Buddhist Magic
1:35:26 - The downsides of Buddhist Magic
1:36:26 - Dungeons and Dragons list of the powers
1:41:05- What are Daniel’s natural psychic gifts and siddhis?
1:45:56 - Daniel’s dream template
1:50:02 - Magical combat, curses, and Daniel under attack
1:54:13 - Why did people try to curse Daniel?
1:55:56 - What is Daniel’s library of archetypal symbols?
1:57:51 - Are powerful people of today magic practitioners?
2:03:17 - Is magic consciously used in the corridors of power?
Stunning AI shows how it would remove humans with Elon Musk
(Digittal Engine, July 21, 2022) Elon Musk and “Conscious A.I.” Part 2. Visit brilliant.org/digitalengine for a great place to learn about AI and STEM subjects. Get started for free and the first 200 people will get 20% off a premium annual subscription.
Thanks to Brilliant for sponsoring this video. GPT-3 AI and a Synthesia avatar (plus DeepMind’s flamingo) were used.
For a deeper drive, the book Life 3.0 by MIT Professor Max Tegmark is recommended.
Quote of the day: "The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life, and the procedure, the process, is its own reward."
Inside the luxurious lives of world's richest kids
(60 Minutes Australia, 10/5/21) How could he? How dare he? He was one of them. Privileged and heir to a fortune, 21-year-old Jamie Johnson (of Johnson & Johnson fame) never had to work a day in his life. Then he went into the movie-making business, made a candid documentary about his fabulously wealthy friends. They spilled the beans and thus broke the last great social taboo -- to never, ever, ever be crass enough to talk about money. The smart set were choking on their silver spoons. They cut young Jamie dead. See why in this preview of his sneaky expose, the film he called Born Rich.
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Dr. Dean Radin (amazon.com, 6/30/09); Pat Macpherson, Dhr. Seven (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly
The Conscious Universe: The Scientific Truth of Psychic Phenomena
(Dr. Dean Radin, Ph.D.) This myth-shattering book explains the scientific evidence for the truth of psychic phenomena, uniting the teachings of mystics, the theories of quantum physics, and the latest in high-tech experiments.
With painstaking research and deft, engaging prose, Dr. Radin dispels the misinformation and superstition that have clouded the understanding of scientists and laypeople alike concerning a host of fascinating oddities.
Psychokinesis,
remote viewing,
prayer,
jinxes,
and more.
All are real, all have been scientifically proven, and the proof is in this book. Dr. Radin draws from his own work at Princeton University, Stanford Research Institute, and Fortune 500 companies, as well as his research for the U.S. government, to demonstrate the surprising extent to which the truth of psi has already been tacitly acknowledged and exploited.
The Conscious Universe also sifts the data for tantalizing hints of how mind and matter are linked. Finally, Dr. Radin takes a bold look ahead, to the inevitable social, economic, academic, and spiritual consequences of the mass realization that mind and matter can influence each other without having physical contact. More
LIVE Dhamma talk | Buddhist Society of Victoria, Australia | Ven. Pasadika
(BSV Dhamma Talks) Streaming live July 24, 2022. Found this video useful?
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ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Ven. Pasadika is a well-known Theravada Buddhist monk with a solid education who has completed studies under Na Uyana Forest Monastery and a few other forest monasteries in Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Burma. The monk has a Master's degree in Buddhism and research. After completing his education and training in 2012, he started teaching Buddhist education and meditation. As a meditation teacher he has traveled extensively teaching Dhamma and meditation practices to various groups in various countries, including Europe (Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, France, and Germany), Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, India, Thailand, Nepal, and Cambodia), and Australia (since 2016). He is fluent in several languages, including Sinhalese, English, and Hindi.
At present he is the chief spiritual adviser at Dhamsuwa Meditation Centre in Melbourne, Australia. He also leads meditation circles in France, the Netherlands, and Sri Lanka, as well as serving as an advisor to a Malaysian meditation association. His
meditation experience goes back several years. In teaching he follows the conceptual strategies of calm and insight (samatha and vipassana) rooted in Theravada Buddhism.
Bhante PasΔdika is familiar to those who live in Melbourne and is highly respected by his wider audience in other parts of Australia and in countries abroad for his long-term association with them as an adviser and a spiritual leader due to his widely encompassing knowledge of Dhamma and meditation techniques and for his fluency in English programs.
BSV BUDDHIST CENTRE: While registered as a Buddhist not-for-profit association, Buddhist Society of Victoria (BSV) welcomes members of all backgrounds and religions.
Located in Melbourne, the East Malvern center hosts programs that guide members in meditation as well as practical Buddhist teachings for kids, teens, and adults. The spiritual advisor is Abbot Ajahn Brahm, Bodhinyana Monastery, Western Australia.
For more info: bsv.net.au.
FOREST MONASTERY: Newbury Buddhist Monastery is just 70 minutes from the heart of the city of Melbourne. The magnificent landscape and tranquil surroundings offer an inspiring backdrop for seclusion and meditation.
With its establishment, both male and female spiritual aspirants can seek full ordination. This supports the cultivation of Buddhist teachers who in return, share Dhamma teachings across the world.
Support the building projects: bsv.net.au/donation.
The Final Vlog? What happened in Thailand and Burma
(Deep Mindfulness) Mindful Living Vlog_007, April 19, 2018. This is our most ambitious vlog yet. It covers what happened on our trip to Thailand and Burma (now called Myanmar by the military dictatorship). And we address a few big questions.
The practice is AWARENESS. Be aware that you're aware, the awareness of awareness. There are sights, sounds, smells, sensations, and savorings of the senses. And there's awareness of these, which is to say awareness that we are aware. While aware we watch for four things accompanying awareness of whatever kind in whatever situation:
Ajahn Brahmavamso, Buddhist Society of Victoria, 5/29/21; Dhr. Seven (ed.), Wisdom Quarterly
Ajahn Brahm: I want to get enlightened
(BSV Dhamma Talks) Streamed live on May 29, 2021. For thousands of years lots of people have been yearning to awaken, to become enlightened, practicing hard to do so.
They are practicing very diligently, regularly doing many hours of meditation, listening to lots of Dharma talks. Yet, they still want to enjoy the comforts of life. Some are following monks who are “purported” to be enlightened! They thought they are very wise, having gotten rid of the “self,” would like to help people, but thinking that they don’t have sufficient means to do so, as they have to keep some for themselves and their family to maintain their comfortable lifestyle. Yet, we can see that they often portray actions of conceit, ill will, greed, anger, and so on.
What does it mean to be an enlightened being? Are there several levels of enlightenment that lay practitioners can aspire to? What is/are the path(s) and signposts along the Dharma path signaling that we are on the right track toward eventual enlightenment one day or in some future lifetime?
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Beth Upton (bethupton.com, July 2022); edited by Dhr. Seven, Wisdom Quarterly
Hello friends, I will be taking some time offline over the coming ten days, teaching at the Buddhafield Festival and road-tripping with friends in my dearly beloved Delphine (pictured above).
Before I sign off, there are a few quick reminders.
First, remember that the fundraiser for Sanditthika Meditation Community is now live. I am delighted to announce that we are already nearly one third of the way to reaching our 30,000 euro target!
Thanks so much to all who have already offered such generous support. It has been an exciting week for me and the whole Sanditthika Team, seeing so many people get behind the vision for the community to grow and thrive.
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Out today is my new YouTube video on the Four Right Efforts. I will be recording more of these videos over the summer, so if you have any requests for topics you'd like me to cover, please let me know. Watch
On Tuesday, July 12th, there will be a group interview. These online sessions offer us the chance to ask questions about your own meditation practice and to listen and learn from the questions of others. These group sessions are open to everyone and are also a good option if you are having difficulty booking a one-on-one Zoom appointment with me.
Book your place at the group interviews up to a month in advance here.
Also live from the UK, 8:00-10:00 pm, I will be hosting the next Full Moon Gathering. These gatherings are a great opportunity to come together to deepen our connections to the Dhamma and to each other.
This month's gathering will be on the topic of mobile cell phones -- a topic that seems to influence us all in various powerful ways. Everyone is welcome!
You can book your place at the gathering here.
Although my availability on Zoom is somewhat reduced over the coming months, I will still be making some time available most weekdays.
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