On Dec 3, 2006, at 5:23 PM, Jason Spock wrote:
Vaj does not give clear cut reasons, why other types of meditation
is better that TM.
Well I don't think anyone asked. It's really a complex question,
probably unsuited to a list with almost endless bickering. But the
brief answer is really quite simple. If you have a particular
technique, it's much more advantageous to have the entire path of
that style of meditation. TM provides a wonderful and important
subset of a very profound path. But it is also a known entity--that
is the idea of uniqueness is a lie, plain and simple. TM is a well-
known form of mental japa and it extends into other practices beyond
manasika-japa (easy, mental mantric repetition). And there is more
than one path that includes manasika-japa. And there are many
variants on it.
There's a reason for these variants: people are different. A cookie
cutter approach is not as efficient as sadhana geared to the student
by the guru or spiritual friend. Getting to know someone and love
them is just simply a better way to know what they'll need. Would you
rather have a mother who did what she did you for based on a book or
salability or because she loved you and understood your inner needs
through her inborn love for you? I'll take the latter please!
That's also not to say that some people will need more than a basic
technique, the most profound integration and unity can also be the
utmost simplicity. So for some people, it is certainly possible that
TM alone would be sufficient, no?
It really boils down to being able to pass on something in the most
suitable way for the different types of sentient beings. The most
efficient and compassionate way is to meet beings where they are.
That's it in a nutshell, of course you could say much, much more. But
this list is no longer well suited for such lengthy questions.
In terms of "movements" my main prerequisites would be total org
transparency and based on interdependence not hierarchy.
If your group lacks either of these: run.
A distinction should be made between a True believer and True
fanatic.
The only fly in the TM ointment is the TM-org itself.!!
TM is an ancient technique, a tool for seekers seeking peace.
but, the TM-org is a major irritant.!
SSRS never made promises that he could not keep.
That is why his AOL mov't is on a much better footing, much
more vibrant.
If you have doubts, ask Dr.Pete.
Maharishi, unfortunately has bitten off more that he could chew.
He should have thought twice or even thrice before introducing
the 'sidhi program', 'Flying program', 'Purusha group', 'Full page
adverts'.......
Excessive publicity is a dangerous thing. It can burn a man.
Like a moth attracted to a flame gets burnt, too much publicity can
damage the organisation.
A silent mov't would be far more successful.
Vaj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Date: Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:56:13 -0500
Subject: Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Vaj is a fraud
Actually I've NEVER said TM was a fraud--quite the opposite.
Although I'd now recommend people who really wanted to learn this
style of meditation to learn SSRS's technique as it is a superior
evolution of TM IMO. A better org too.
Just don't make the mistake of it being the 'be all and end all'
like the fundies.
Personally I find the similarities and common ground of various
tantras, whether Natha, Hindu, Buddhist, Bon or Jain all incredibly
beautiful.
