Dear David,
Your post addresses a very important distinction between Western and Eastern
approaches to enlightenment (i.e.the conflict between allopathic and
holistic theory). The use of chemical agents to essentially tranquilize the
ego in order to remove the filters that it produces so that the world can be
seen as it really is may be a first step for the Western cynic to convince
himself/herself that there is something more than the apparent world that
his/her ego has conditioned him/her to believe is reality. However, unless
the novice takes the next step to see this complete world without the need
for chemical substance, he/she becomes dependent on the drug to replicate
the experience. Much like the morphine addict must continue to take his/her
morphine to control pain. That next step that must be taken might be in the
form of a lifetime devotion to understanding the I-Ching, a life devoted to
the teachings of the Buddha or the Christ, a mastery of TM (Ram Daas'
teachings have allowed many Westerners to live their lives constantly in
this natural state of consciousness), etc... However, Krishnamurti would
warn us that when initially learning methods and techniques of moving in and
out of various states of consciousness, we must never become too devoted to
any one technique, for it is through diversity that we grow as disciples of
the seemingly hidden but real world. While I began as a student of TM, I
have found in my later life that the I Ching is a source of never-ending
possibilities in the continuing discovery of this perfectly ordered
universe. I would be more than happy to prescribe study materials, if asked.
The Bard
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From: david wilkinson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2001 10:02 PM
Subject: MD mescaline
> Anyone tried it? Pirsig explains it at the begginning of Lila and I
suggest
> reading 'doors of perception' by Aldous Huxley to find out more. It
really
> is quite increadible, basically it renders you able to see through subject
> object mentality by producing perceptions that take in 'the whole'. LSD
is
> also rather similar in my experience, both allowing patterns to be seen
FAR
> easier than in normal state of awareness. Things such as trees and clouds
> become increasingly complex as more patterns are recognised, the ability
to
> differentiate to an amazing degree colours is one of the methods of this
> perception of patterns. Static abjects become increadibly ugly,
> particularly man made objects, whilst anything with movement or texture
> becomes almost orgasmically attractive. I realise that many of you may
have
> strong opinions against such adulterants however I HONESTLY believe the
> consumption of hallucinogens (particularly mescalilne) offers almost
> 'secret' insight into the nature of our world. Many studies show that
> "intelligent" people are able to accept a whole new branch of reality,
that
> in many cases is quantifiable, by the consumption of such chemicals,
rather
> than the media thrashed images of tripping lunatics or hippies. Any new
way
> of percieving things is surely beneficial in understanding the
complexities
> of the MoQ. Also as the MoQ is all ecompassing, is there any medical
> evidance that is able to be extracted. That is people who live their
lives
> in ways that are deemed quality according to the MoQ live healthier,
longer,
> happier, fitter etc lives?
>
> evolve
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