>On May 16, 2006, at 4:02 AM, stadspark wrote:
>
> >
> > This is a question for anyone who has officially been instructed in
> > at least two advanced
> > techniques:
> >
> > So here's my question; If someone has been properly instructed in
> > the TM technique, is there
> > any reason that someone should consider paying $3000 for an adv.
> > technique, if he could
> > just as easily go to minet.org, and get his new technique for free
> > (i.e simply update his
> > mantr..)??
> >
> > Unless, the technique requires special instruction (which I know
> > for a fact is unecessary after
> > having been insrtucted in one advanced technique) I see no reason ...
> >
> >
> > Any thoughts, anyone?
> >
> > S
>
>
>I think it's insane to pay the price for what should really have been
>given as part of the basic technique. I'd look elsewhere and seek to
>preserve the integrity of your personal practice, all the while
>deepening your own practice. For example, one can receive the
>*entire* mantra for your TM devata mantra from Amma (or many other
>sources). Sri Sri Ravi Shankar teaches one of the (IMO) very, very
>important advanced techniques as part of his basic meditation
>technique I am told, so that's an inexpensive way to get that
>technique--and of course SSRS has a lineal connection to the TMO.
>That's the nice thing about lineage: there's always more than one
>person you can go to for answers. The Age of Enlightenment technique
>is really just a traditional Hindu meditation used daily by many
>devout Hindus, albeit somewhat watered down. If this type of thing
>appeals to you, I'd suggest finding an old "uncertified" independent
>governor (who far out number the certified ones!) who can give you
>the technique and then make a donation to your favorite charity.
>
>You really have a lot of options--and many of them will lie outside
>the TM movement or use independent teachers.
>
>
>
>
Shouldn't they be "1/3 off" in price? Since they are about half to 1/3
of a mantra. :)
They are a little more close to a traditional technique. Of course
they turn you into a Saraswati worshipper which is not a bad thing but
explains why so many TM'ers value academia so much, have overstimulated
intellects and indulge in intellectual constructs. Some balancing
techniques need to also be given.
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