Re: [Zen] Zen in The Middle East?

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From: Basil D. Lalli They are important parts of major religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism).  >>   There is no mystical Christianity that I have ever heard of, especially not in any reputable Church. You can find marginal sects in any religion. The study of enlightenment is definitely not something that Christians are ever taught. Salvation comes directly from accepting Jesus as your personal Saviour. Why then would a Christian need enlightenment too?   The study of Kabballah is viewed along the same lines as the Pyschic Hotline by any reputable Jewish Temple. Look in your phone book and call every temple and I guarantee you that not a single one wants anything to do with Kabballah. Kabballah is Judaism for drug-addicts, idle-rich, the mentally disturbed, and people like Madonna, who use it in order to justify her lifestyle. If you want to study Kabballah, you need to find yourself a Rasputin-like character who will put you into trances and tell you what you want to hear for the right price. It has nothing to do with meditation, it is a lot closer to being the Occult.   You stated that the Muslim religion has some large sect that is dedicated to meditation and enlightenment? Do you know the name and address of that Muslim sect? You could do the world a great service by e-mailing that information to the Muslims.   al   Noble Eightfold Path: Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right  Action, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration, Right Livelihood Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT Yahoo! Groups Links To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ZenForum/   To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]   Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service.