[FairfieldLife] Re: Is the TMO part of the Shankara tradition?

2007-07-29 Thread TurquoiseB
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, matrixmonitor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ---true, very perceptive - I love your alternative story. It's so Philip - Dickian (he wrote The Man in the High Castle and other short books expressing such themes as time travel, alternative possible histories

[FairfieldLife] Re: Is the TMO part of the Shankara tradition?

2007-07-29 Thread TurquoiseB
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, billy jim [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not a single part of Swami Rama's statement is based upon Shankara's actual written works or upon his transmissions to his disciples. Scholars of Shankara would consider the claims written below to be typical hindu

[FairfieldLife] Re: Stages of samâdhi, according to P-jali (or, Taimni?)?

2007-07-29 Thread cardemaister
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, cardemaister [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: saMprajñâta-vitarka: savitarka nirvitarka asaMprajñâta saMprajñâta-vicâra: savicâra nirvicâra asaMprajñâta saMprajñâta-sânanda asaMprajñâta saMprajñâta-sasmitâ (sâsmitâ?) nirbîja-samâdhi

[FairfieldLife] 'Kumbha Mela- First to be held in U.S.'

2007-07-29 Thread Robert Gimbel
New York, Aug 22, IANS) Kumbha Mela, the most sacred of all Hindu pilgrimages, will be held for the first time in the United States. The Mela in the US is being organised on Sep 10 at Bren Center, University of California Irvine, to usher in world peace by infusing collective positivity,

[FairfieldLife] 'NYT- Stories of Climate Change'

2007-07-29 Thread Robert
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[FairfieldLife] 'Terror Prevention: Move bin Laden Family to NYC'

2007-07-29 Thread Robert
It seems to me, that instead of flying, The bin Laden family out of the United States... Wouldn't it have made more sense to integrate, These friends of the President, to remain in the United States... As an obligation as a family member: Who has committed the atrocity, that he did. Everything

Re: [FairfieldLife] Is the TMO part of the Shankara tradition?

2007-07-29 Thread Vaj
On Jul 28, 2007, at 11:03 PM, billy jim wrote: Not a single part of Swami Rama's statement is based upon Shankara's actual written works or upon his transmissions to his disciples. Scholars of Shankara would consider the claims written below to be typical hindu nonsense. Poor scholars!

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Is the TMO part of the Shankara tradition?

2007-07-29 Thread Vaj
On Jul 29, 2007, at 1:56 AM, TurquoiseB wrote: Of course, Vaj is the incarnation of the Buddhist Tantrik Abhinava Gupta, who was so jealous of Shankara (MMY and TM). Vaj, you should have regular exams to look for fistulas. I can't disagree with you here. :- Too bad, then you might want

[FairfieldLife] 'Bush Needs to make: Public Apology'

2007-07-29 Thread Robert
Mr.Bush needs to apologize to the American people, The people of Iraq, and the people of the world: For making the world, more chaotic, more afraid... We do not need to create more fear: What fear is what we need to overcome... Mr.Bush's policies have been upside down and backward. His

[FairfieldLife] Comments from 2 who just took Diksha

2007-07-29 Thread Ron
Hello, The following 3 posts gives insight into how the path goes over here. People may be surprised how direct it is, one may ask- Is the one speaking knowing from direct Realization, then you get a yes or no. In my previous background meaning TM, I was used to secretiveness and non direct

[FairfieldLife] Re: The great Fairfield panty raid

2007-07-29 Thread curtisdeltablues
My sentiments exactly. I'm imagining big, ugly cotton bloomers. I might be wrong, but I'm thinkin' that most of the MD ladies are not loyal customers of Victoria's Secret. :-) I guess you never know. I've heard that burkhas hide a world of fancy-pants. What is denied on the outer gets

[FairfieldLife] Which Scripture Did this Come From?

2007-07-29 Thread new . morning
God, or substance consisting of infinite attributes, of which each expresses eternal and infinite essentiality, necessarily exists. Whatsoever is, is in God, and without God nothing can be, or be conceived. God acts solely by the laws of his own nature and is not constrained by anyone. God is

[FairfieldLife] Re: Which Scripture Did this Come From?

2007-07-29 Thread curtisdeltablues
I guess it is from the scripture of the Presumptive Assumption. Or it could be from the Assertive Reality Imposition. Or it could be from a tape recording of a discussion at a pub around the closing bell. (I also guess that she didn't end up going home with him if this is his only rap!) --- In

[FairfieldLife] Re: Which Scripture Did this Come From?

2007-07-29 Thread Alex Stanley
Sri Sri Google-ji tells me it's from the writings of Spinoza. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, new.morning [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: God, or substance consisting of infinite attributes, of which each expresses eternal and infinite essentiality, necessarily exists. Whatsoever is, is

[FairfieldLife] 'Guru Purnima- Most Auspicious Day of the Year'

2007-07-29 Thread Robert
Jul 28, 2007 at 8:23 PM

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: MMY Tower

2007-07-29 Thread MDixon6569
In a message dated 7/28/07 8:49:48 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Why a tower? To me that is just a sign of extreme egoism. the TMO's Tombstone Lol They had a funky looking gazebo between the domes years ago. It didn't do shit. They tore it down. This won't

Re: [FairfieldLife] A State of Free Choice and Low Taxes

2007-07-29 Thread Bhairitu
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 7/28/07 1:29:44 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: California is beginning to become too expensive. I wonder why. ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at

[FairfieldLife] Can a crazy person be enlightened?

2007-07-29 Thread Bhairitu
The other day glancing though the usual posts on this list I noted someone saying that MMY was crazy and the debate aside whether he is enlightened was thinking about whether a crazy person could be enlightened? I vote yes because craziness is a relative state of mind and even though many

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: A State of Free Choice and Low Taxes

2007-07-29 Thread Bhairitu
new.morning wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You don't need to go as far as the Nethherlands. Nevada, my current home state, has legal gambling -- taxes on which have eliminated the state income tax. Prostitution is legal in all but the largest

[FairfieldLife] Re: A State of Free Choice and Low Taxes

2007-07-29 Thread suziezuzie
A lot of people from California are taking their California money after selling their California homes and are moving to Fort Collins, CO. which has a semi arid climate, mild winters, cheap homes and cheap taxes, very similiar to California in the 60s. If you sold your home for a million, you

Re: [FairfieldLife] Can a crazy person be enlightened?

2007-07-29 Thread Vaj
On Jul 29, 2007, at 2:48 PM, Bhairitu wrote: The other day glancing though the usual posts on this list I noted someone saying that MMY was crazy and the debate aside whether he is enlightened was thinking about whether a crazy person could be enlightened? I vote yes because craziness is a

[FairfieldLife] Re: A State of Free Choice and Low Taxes

2007-07-29 Thread suziezuzie
I love the desert too. I lived in Palm Springs, CA for a few years in the 80s before it lost it's charm. I've been to Las Vegas many times and to be honest, I never really liked the whole gambling culture there. I understand that the gang-crime rate is quite high there also. For desert spots, I

[FairfieldLife] Re: Can a crazy person be enlightened?

2007-07-29 Thread suziezuzie
I once had some dental work done, a crown that had zinc in it. For five months, I experienced what it was like being clinically insane, even telling my four year old daughter to make sure she took care of mommy after I committed suicide. Everyday, I planed different ways to accomplish this as my

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Can a crazy person be enlightened?

2007-07-29 Thread Vaj
On Jul 29, 2007, at 4:24 PM, suziezuzie wrote: I once had some dental work done, a crown that had zinc in it. For five months, I experienced what it was like being clinically insane, even telling my four year old daughter to make sure she took care of mommy after I committed suicide. Everyday,

[FairfieldLife] Re: Which Scripture Did this Come From?

2007-07-29 Thread t3rinity
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Alex Stanley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sri Sri Google-ji tells me it's from the writings of Spinoza. Then, according to the description below, he would be closer to Visishtadvaita than to Shankara. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, new.morning

[FairfieldLife] Re: Can a crazy person be enlightened?

2007-07-29 Thread t3rinity
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Bhairitu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The other day glancing though the usual posts on this list I noted someone saying that MMY was crazy and the debate aside whether he is enlightened was thinking about whether a crazy person could be enlightened? I

[FairfieldLife] Re: 'Article on Maharishi Effect Stock Mkt.'

2007-07-29 Thread mainstream20016
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, george_deforest [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: mainstream20016@ wrote: John Hagelin's predictions this week seem outlandish, at first glance, particularly with the most recent Wall Street trading sessions' huge losses. But, what better time to make a bold

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: Can a crazy person be enlightened?

2007-07-29 Thread Vaj
On Jul 29, 2007, at 4:42 PM, t3rinity wrote: Typically, many of the Avadhutas, would act crazy, no ordinary communication, no doubt hey would be closed away in the west. They have no interest in money, traveling, disciples, and usually don't belong to any lineage. In Hinduism they are usually

[FairfieldLife] Re: 'Article on Maharishi Effect Stock Mkt.'

2007-07-29 Thread mainstream20016
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, mainstream20016 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, george_deforest george.deforest@ wrote: mainstream20016@ wrote: John Hagelin's predictions this week seem outlandish, at first glance, particularly with the most

[FairfieldLife] Special...or not...

2007-07-29 Thread TurquoiseB
Have any of you ever noticed that life sometimes seems to go out of its Way to offer you reflections of the things you've been thinking about, and pondering? Pondering not in the sense of 'ponderous,' or heavy, just pondering in the sense of thinkin' about, comin' back to from time to time

[FairfieldLife] Re: 'Kumbha Mela- First to be held in U.S.'

2007-07-29 Thread shempmcgurk
The sight of naked, ashed Sadhus traipsing down Main Street, Irvine will be worth the price of admission alone. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Robert Gimbel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: New York, Aug 22, IANS) Kumbha Mela, the most sacred of all Hindu pilgrimages, will be held for the

[FairfieldLife] Re: John From Cincinnati again

2007-07-29 Thread Marek Reavis
Turq, this last suite of about 4 or 5 posts of yours was really good; lots of fine places to head out on conversations, and all equally interesting. There are probably more following but just wanted to make a quick comment. Thanks. Marek --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB [EMAIL

Re: [FairfieldLife] Re: 'Kumbha Mela- First to be held in U.S.'

2007-07-29 Thread MDixon6569
In a message dated 7/29/07 6:56:13 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The sight of naked, ashed Sadhus traipsing down Main Street, Irvine will be worth the price of admission alone. traipsing? Sounds almost like something you would see in San Fransisco.

[FairfieldLife] Re: Is the TMO part of the Shankara tradition?

2007-07-29 Thread Marek Reavis
Comment below: ** --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: **snip** Vaj and some others here have suggested at various times that Maharishi and his teachings might *not* be a legitimate example of the Shankaracharya tradition, and have expressed their

[FairfieldLife] Interesting product - Laminaria japonica

2007-07-29 Thread qntmpkt
kombu seaweed extract, featured at: http://www.tinyurl.com/yvrjow some of the active ingredients: Organic Iodine feeds the Thyroid Gland, which controls metabolism and promotes maturation of the nervous system. Iodine is important for thyroid disorders, wherever underactive or overactive.

[FairfieldLife] Jesuits say take word of God to Second Life

2007-07-29 Thread qntmpkt
---Is there (cyber) space for God? Spadaro aaka in his article which says there are already virtual churches and temples serving countless religions. He quotes a Swedish Muslim who says his avatar prays regularly as he prays in real life. Spadaro warns the uninitiated that the erotic dimension

[FairfieldLife] Re: Special...or not...

2007-07-29 Thread Rory Goff
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip The music was acoustic and eclectic, ranging from blues to ragtime to Celtic. The instrumentation was equally eclectic; we're talkin' guitars, banjos, accordions, Uillean pipes, pennywhistles, mandolins, and

[FairfieldLife] Ron Paul is Coming!

2007-07-29 Thread Rick Archer
Dear Friends, We’re happy to announce that Ron Paul will be visiting Fairfield next Sunday Evening! That’s Sunday, August 5th. We’ve rented Morningstar Studio and hope to fill it with enthusiasm. The schedule is still coming together. It will be a full evening from probably 7 to 9:30 or so.

[FairfieldLife] Re: Can a crazy person be enlightened?

2007-07-29 Thread John
By definition, a crazy person cannot be enlightened. But an enlightened person can be be misunderstood to be crazy. Why? Because most people are focused only on the externals, that is sleeping, waking, dreaming, eating, and having sex. When the common people encounters an enlightened

[FairfieldLife] S-land TM centers back cuz of new PM

2007-07-29 Thread bob_brigante
The trigger for Maharishi to reopen his organisation in Britain came when he heard a review of the policies of the new Prime Minister, Mr Gordon Brown, and his Government. These included the fact that one of the first measures introduced by Mr Brown was to initiate a change of Parliamentary