Susan" wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks, Judy.
> > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Susan" wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
terrible precedent
they don't want to open. Some of them are stuck fast holding on to the way it
was. In consequence is how they are perceived and their dome meditation
numbers together. Some of them are stuck in a way of getting out, for
everyone.
Here we are in time, and times
m are stuck in a way of
> getting out, for everyone.
>
> Here we are in time, and times change.
> -Buck
>
>
> >
> >
> > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Buck" wrote:
> > >
> > > In effect the linking of that anti-sa
st
> > holding on to the way it was. In consequence is how they are perceived and
> > their dome meditation numbers together. Some of them are stuck in a way of
> > getting out, for everyone.
> >
> > Here we are in time, and times change.
> > -Buck
> >
rvations.
Sal, you talking about Yifu and spamming without context or personal
observation supposed artwork as not being contribution? Like, he probably has
a Phd. Some people seem to be entitled here.
-Buck Ph7.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008 wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Buck" wrote:
> >
> > The thing now that is too bad is that the TM-Rajas continue to choose to
> > link it this way as punishment. As a whip it
gt; man squeeze. & there is a fright that changing the old guidelines is the
> > > terrible precedent they don't want to open. Some of them are stuck fast
> > > holding on to the way it was. In consequence is how they are perceived
&g
them are
> > > > stuck fast holding on to the way it was. In consequence is how they
> > > > are perceived and their dome meditation numbers together. Some of them
> > > > are stuck in a way of getting out, for everyone.
> > > >
> > > &g
een a rock and a hard place
> > > > > in the fat man squeeze. & there is a fright that changing the old
> > > > > guidelines is the terrible precedent they don't want to open. Some
> > > > > of them are stuck fast holding on to the wa
gt; > > exactly where they got themselves with their anti-saint policy and
> > > > > > the dome meditation numbers. Caught between a rock and a hard
> > > > > > place in the fat man squeeze. & there is a fr
cy
> > > > > > > and the dome meditation numbers. Caught between a rock and a
> > > > > > > hard place in the fat man squeeze. & there is a fright that
> > > > > > > changing the old guidelines is the terrible precedent they don
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008 wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Buck" wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008 wrote:
> > >
> > >
dLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008 wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Buck" wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008 wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In Fairfie
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Buck" wrote:
>
> No, the guidelines are very much un-changed. Maybe in Europe you have a more
> liberal interpretation of what is there in the guidelines to accommodate
> people seeing saints. However, if you came or moved to Fai
t is on the hands of the Rajas.
>
> >
> > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008 wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Buck" wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > &g
l in the old
meditating community a residual or latent hope that things could work out for
TM here but practically folks express only dim hope given the general lack of
social skills within TM in reality.
Jai Guru Dev,
-Buck in FF
an old Iowa meditator
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Ma
o get them them more spiritually towards what you are
having? Do you advocate any processes in spiritual direction? May be even of
cultivating providential spirituality like you are recently talking? What do
you like as far as cultivating spirituality? Just wondering.
-Buck in FF
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Tom Pall wrote:
>
> On Sun, Jul 24, 2011 at 12:01 PM, wayback71 wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Me,too. Bevan and John did not invent the dome badge rules or the whole
> > set of TMO rules. The rajas and higher ups are simply following
> > Maharishi's very clear
> >
> > On Sun, Jul 24, 2011 at 12:01 PM, wayback71 wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Me,too. Bevan and John did not invent the dome badge rules or the whole
> > > set of TMO rules. The rajas and higher ups are simply following
> > > Maharishi's very clear and long standing policies. I am sur
>
>
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Tom Pall wrote:
> >
> > Right now there's yet another true believer check going on with >DEVCO.
> > People on IA are being called in for review of their loyalty and
> > right thinking. Is this just DEVCO being extra cautious? IMO, no.
> > Th
apenotesingingplaylists/acedia-and-shape-note-singing
Sample and hear a group of some of us old and conservative Fairfield meditators
singing this music at:
http://fairfolk.org/
Love,
-Buck
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Xenophaneros Anartaxius"
wrote:
>
> ---
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Mark Landau wrote:
>
> > Do you still do TM?
> >
> No. I sit and be with whatever arises. Usually, after a while, it all
> subsides and I am in some form of samadhi. Usually, the time being with
> what's arising exceeds the time in samadhi.
>
> >
be in this knowledge.
For a limited time! Act now and order yourself a copy before it becomes too
late for you to act! Order your copy right now.
http://fairfolk.org/contact
All Blessings,
-Buck, in FF
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Mark Landau wrote:
>
> Dear, dear Robin,
>
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "RoryGoff" wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Buck" wrote:
> >
> > Abiding and un-abiding unity as Varying apertures in experience. Great
> > thread here. Last month Rick Arch
it in
its entirety. It sheds light.
You can Sample at:
http://fairfolk.org/throne-samples
However, don't wait to place your order.
-Buck
>
>
>
> Friends, we have recorded the definitive modern album of old hymns on this
> subject.
> Songs of the great transition, h
this is even so much cheaper than
when some of us learned TM for $35.
That is Fairfolk .org, Prairie Harmony,
Throne of Grace.
You can link straight through here:
http://fairfolk.org/throne-samples
Thanks you,
-Buck in FF
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Buck" wrote:
>
>
The Power of Mantra
"Some people say that our thoughts are powerful. It is not thoughts that
are powerful, but the silence between them.
There is no need to repeat an affirmation or a mantra. Just brush it once
with awareness, then drop it like a sprouted seed in the rich dark loam of
silence. In
work in you, you won't be repeating
> anything. Your awareness will rest in God, floating in eternal silence,
> the silence before creation. Original innocence will irradiate your
> heart with the light of joy. This is real meditation.
> Therefor, let us not do meditation. Let us not
al silence,
> > the silence before creation. Original innocence will irradiate your
> > heart with the light of joy. This is real meditation.
> > Therefor, let us not do meditation. Let us not-do meditation.
> > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Buck" wrote:
turns to sea, mind returns to God.
> > >
> > > When the mantra has done its work in you, you won't be repeating
> > > anything. Your awareness will rest in God, floating in eternal silence,
> > > the silence before creation. Original innocence will irradiate y
> When the mantra has done its work in you, you won't be repeating
> > > > anything. Your awareness will rest in God, floating in eternal silence,
> > > > the silence before creation. Original innocence will irradiate your
> > > > heart with the lig
n primordial
> > > > > stillness.
> > > > > Through mantra, wave returns to sea, mind returns to God.
> > > > >
> > > > > When the mantra has done its work in you, you won't be repeating
> > > > > anyt
on
> > > > > > back to its silent source, settling vibrations in primordial
> > > > > > stillness.
> > > > > > Through mantra, wave returns to sea, mind returns to God.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
s silent source, settling vibrations in primordial
> > > > > > > stillness.
> > > > > > > Through mantra, wave returns to sea, mind returns to God.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > When the mantra has done it
s the
> > > > > > > > Word impels silence outward into creation, so the mantra draws
> > > > > > > > creation
> > > > > > > > back to its silent source, settling vibrations in primordial
> > > > > > > >
The Fairfield Ledger publishes a section at
http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/news/story/fairfield-today-maharishi-vedic-city/134590
http://fairfield-ia.villagesoup.com/index.seam
. As the
> > > > > > > > > Word impels silence outward into creation, so the mantra
> > > > > > > > > draws creation
> > > > > > > > > back to its silent source, settling vibrations in primordial
> > > > &g
"Amma has said many times that we all have complete freedom in our spiritual
lives. If you have been using a particular meditation technique, and you have
obtained good results from it, you are welcome to continue with your
technique." -Karunamayi
>
>
>
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.c
s noticing you're off the mantra and mentally re-introducing
it. Transcendence and mindfulness are a perfect blend in practice. Better than
each just by itself. Is a type of Patanjali refreshed. It's proly the 21st
Century's product of secularizing meditation. Spirituality se
> > > > > thousand
> > > > > > > > > > stars how not to dance."
> > > > > > > > > > Now then, what is the mantra? The mantra is the Word in
> > > > > > > > > > re
"Amma has advised us to chant "Om" before and after meditation because this
helps to "fence" and hold the energy that is created during meditation. It is
like putting walls up on both side of a river. When the river grows due to
heavy rainfall, its waters will be contained and channeled instea
getting hung up over. Best Regards,
-Buck
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "whynotnow7" wrote:
>
> I agree somewhat with your feeling about capitalizing He and She; indicating
> Absolutes. It can be overdone. On the other hand with both Buck and Nablusos,
> I see it mo
t; > > > > > > > > > > "I'd rather learn from one bird how to sing than teach
> > > > > > > > > > > ten thousand
> > > > > > > > > > > stars how not to dance."
&g
e@yahoogroups.com, merudanda
> > > > > > > > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > "I'd rather learn from one bird how to sing than teach
> > > > > &g
Whose Devotee? No, I ain't no disciple, I knows what I know and I'm just glad
for the experience I've had. Thanks.
-Buck in FF
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, nablusoss1008 wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "whynotnow7" wrot
> > > > > > > > > > > -Karunamayi
> > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > &
"Try to chant in a soft voice." -Karunamayi
>
> "Amma has advised us to chant "Om" before and after meditation because this
> helps to "fence" and hold the energy that is created during meditation. It
> is like putting walls up on both side of a river. When the river grows due
> to heavy rai
The vain and the young may attend us awhile,
But let not their flatt'ry our prudence beguile.
Let's covet those charms that shall never decay;
Nor listen to all that deceivers can say.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "do.rflex" wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Alex Stanley"
> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Buck" wrote:
> > >
> >
"Before and after meditation chant the holy sound "Om" nine times. Please
close your eyes at this point and keep them closed until meditation is
completed."
>
>
> "Try to chant in a soft voice." -Karunamayi
>
> >
> > "Amma has advised us to chant "Om" before and after meditation because this
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, merudanda
> > > > &
; > > > > "The meditation is in the silence that follows the
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > mantra."
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > -Karunamayi
> > > > > > > > > > > &g
imple path for all faiths."
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > -Karunamayi
> > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > &
enses is meditation.
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Meditation is a simple path for all faiths."
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -Karunamayi
> > > > > > > > > > > > > >
this happening. Thanks for taking the time to write
this review.
-Buck in FF
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Xenophaneros Anartaxius"
wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "sparaig" wrote:
>
> > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogro
>
>
>
> > >
> > > >
> > > > Spiritual Practice Groups of Fairfield
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Directory of Active Fairfield Spiritual Practice Groups
> > > >
> > > > Outside of Fairfield, people intently ask, "What is going on in
> > > > Fairfield?"
> > > > The spiritual, utopian sid
> > Meditation gives discipline, poise and
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > tranquility; it miraculously rebuilds one's life.
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -karunamayi
> > &g
!Found! The missing ethics in TM!
> From MAPI, "What Exactly is a Behavioral Rasayana?"
>
> -
> Behaviors and attitudes to maximize:
>
> ◦Love
> ◦Compassion
> ◦Speech that uplifts people
> ◦Cleanliness
> ◦Charity and regular donation
> ◦Religious observance
> ◦Respect toward teachers
>
> The Power of Mantra
>
>
> Contrary to
> public misinformation, techniques like Transcendental Meditation or Sahaj
> Samadhi are not based on repetition. They utilize a much subtler science.
>
Om, so are Transcendental Meditation and Sahaj Samadhi effectively the same?
The similar prac
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "do.rflex" wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Buck" wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "do.rflex" wrote:
> > >
> > &
"You have slept enough. If you fall asleep in meditation take some stimulants
like coffee or tea."
-Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Tom Pall wrote:
>
> >
> > From MAPI, "What Exactly is a Behavioral Rasayana?"
> >
> > -
> > Behaviors and attitudes to maximize:
> >
> > ◦Love
> > ◦Compassion
> > ◦Speech that uplifts people
> > ◦Cleanliness
> > ◦Charity and regular donation
> > ◦Religio
>
>
>
> "You have slept enough. If you fall asleep in meditation take some
> stimulants like coffee or tea."
> -Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
>
Friend, you too may take spiritual renewal from hymn singing as a sadhana.
Singing or just listening is a most excellent way to begin a morning or day.
>
> Bottom line, Vaj's reliance on this study (the one in
> the Cambridge Handbook of Consciousness) as evidence
> that TM research is no good is maintained in bad faith.
>
Om Bad faith, that's really bad.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "authfriend" wrote:
>
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoog
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Xenophaneros Anartaxius"
wrote:
>
>
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb wrote:
> >
> > Today I found myself remembering something Vaj said -- that one of the
> > reasons mindfulness is making inroads into PC-sensitive environments
> > such
Daniel Siegel from UCLA has been working on the secular part of this for a
while. Reference a look at this old FFL posting and thread for Daniel Siegel.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/message/235500
>
>
>
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Xenophaneros Anartaxius"
> wrot
Bringing in the sheep, bringing in the sheep,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheep,
Bringing in the sheep, bringing in the sheep,
We shall come rejoicing, bringing in the sheep.
https://sites.google.com/site/trailridingicelandichorses/home/shepherding-sheep
good critique Turq that gets at a problem. Right up there along with with
that economic short-selling one of yours before too. Original.
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb wrote:
>
> Today I found myself remembering something Vaj said -- that one of the
> reasons mindfulness i
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Alex Stanley"
wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "emptybill" wrote:
> >
> >
> > A waste of time to hear it done like it was a musical.
> >
> > Better to learn it from a Pandit and then do it for a month.
>
> Years ago, I learned Ka
>
> Om
>
Bhur
>
>
> >
> > Om
> >
> Bhur
>
Bhuvas
>
>
>
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Om
> > >
> > Bhur
> >
> Bhuvas
>
Suvaha
Why meditative practice Creates Well-being in our Bodies and Minds:
http://drdansiegel.com/uploads/SuperConsciousness%20article.interview.pdf
>
> good critique Turq that gets at a problem. Right up there along with with
> that economic short-selling one of yours before too. Original.
>
>
An old FF friend,
Jeff Wells passed away this evening.
!Jai Jeff Wells!
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, cardemaister wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Robert wrote:
> >
> > M had everyone read, 'Pantanjali's Yoga Sutras' on the 6 mos. course...
> > here is a sanskrit translation of the final condition for YogA...
> >
> > Union!
> >
>
That is good. Take a look at Janet Sussman for example. There are others.
Her teaching fulfills a lot of what you peg as a more secular
meditational/spiritual non-religious practice. She has been at it for a long
time as a spiritual teacher. You can google her name. She also has a page at
ay for meditation at their
work place.
-Buck in FF
Yep, and you anti-spiritual TM-haters out there eat your hearts out. Oprah
loves TM and they take time out of their work day at their workplace to
meditate twice a day, morning and evening. Touchdown for the home team!
-Buck
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Buck&qu
lot movement." "
http://motherjones.com/mojo/2011/07/rick-perry-pal-oprah-triggering-antichrist
>
> Yep, and you anti-spiritual TM-haters out there eat your hearts out. Oprah
> loves TM and they take time out of their work day at their workplace to
> meditate twic
Would spose that Oprah did receive permission from Eckhart Tolle to begin TM.
Them two seem pretty tight spiritually.
gt; > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Meditation gives discipline, poise and
t; > > > > > understanding and enables you to know your true
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Self. -Karunamayi
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > >
; > > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
>
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > As a way of life meditation deepens your
> > > > > >
> > > boundlessness, from diversity to unity and
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > from imperfection to perfection.
> >
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> >
> > > > >
> >
> > I guess what I am concluding is that far from having confidence in
> > perceptions involving life after death; I'm thinking that I am an idiot to
> > ever drive while talking on my cell phone.
> >
> >
>
PIPPIN: I didn't think it would end this way.
GANDALF: End? No, th
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "RoryGoff" wrote:
>
> Quite so! I suspect that most humans throughout history didn't know they
> weren't supposed to be able to access multidimensional reality. Today of
> course we know better, so most of us have the common courtesy to ignore the
> inevi
>
>
> > >
> > > I guess what I am concluding is that far from having confidence in
> > > perceptions involving life after death; I'm thinking that I am an idiot
> > > to ever drive while talking on my cell phone.
> > >
> > >
> >
>
Sweet rivers of redeeming love
Lie just before mine eye,
; > disharmony to harmony, from hatred to love,
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > from want to fullness, from limitations to
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > > > > Meditation leads life from ignorance to
> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > wisdom, from weakness t
>Subject: Re: Meditation Nation: Critical Eye : Details
FW: "I have such mixed emotions about this...it's almost like practicing yoga
asana for the sole purpose of having a nice ass. Yogananda says that unless you
are concentrating on God in meditation it is only concentration, not
meditation.
> >
> > good critique Turq that gets at a problem. Right up there along with with
> > that economic short-selling one of yours before too. Original.
> >
> > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, turquoiseb wrote:
> > >
> > > Today I found myself remembering something Vaj said -- that one of
past religion with a wide acceptance throughout culture
then they ought to have the Nobel Peace Prize also, for good reasons. At least
a Nobel Prize in public health.
-Buck
>
> > >
> > > good critique Turq that gets at a problem. Right up there along with
> >
religion with a wide acceptance throughout
> culture then they ought to have the Nobel Peace Prize also, for good reasons.
> At least a Nobel Prize in public health.
>
> -Buck
>
>
>
> >
> > > >
> > > > good critique Turq that gets at a problem.
a publicly funded meditation
> > taught and used in school for good reasons of science) is evidently on.
> > Whoever succeeds at developing it proly should get a Nobel Prize in
> > science. If they succeed in getting it past religion with a wide
> > acceptance t
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "sparaig" wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Buck" wrote:
> >
> > Open source meditation? Yep, this guy from UCLA in neuroscience is doing
> > it. With his "Time-in" m
"What would a completely secularized set of meditation and
self-development techniques LOOK LIKE?"
-The Holy Grail
> > >
> > > Open source meditation? Yep, this guy from UCLA in neuroscience is doing
> > > it. With his "Time-in" meditation. He is dang close to secular and
> > > open-source.
Wow. Awesome project. Seems balanced, evidently well referenced and fact
checked.
>FFL lurker finishes very informative page on the domes:
>>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Domes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Domes
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "RoryGoff" wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Buck" wrote:
> >
> > "What would a completely secularized set of meditation and
> > self-development techniques LOOK LIKE?"
>
un-related to meaning but as vibratory sound that seem
to work in experience.
Prognosis for TM in the schools? Would seems their camel's nose is in under
the tent thus far.
Does precedent count for something, generally in this? Just wondering.
-B
--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogr
groups.com, "RoryGoff" wrote:
>
>
>
> --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "Buck" wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, "RoryGoff" wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In Fa
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