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Post by jhananda on Feb 28, 2010 16:48:05 GMT -5
Interview of Jhananda at the GWV Winter Retreat, 2008, by David Whitehouse, regarding: (Ram Bahadur Bamjan, AKA “Palden Dorje,” AKA “Buddha Boy” Prahlad Jani: Dalai Lama: pretentiousness of priests; how do we know a real spiritual teacher? HR the sun-gazer.
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Post by Michael Hawkins on Mar 1, 2010 14:46:33 GMT -5
Thank you, Jeffrey, for posting another excellent interview. It's good to see you!
Blessings,
Michael
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Post by jhananda on Mar 1, 2010 22:56:29 GMT -5
Yes, it is good for us mystics to keep in touch and support each other, so thank-you for posting your kind thoughts regarding the recent YouTube video
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Post by bertvdb on Mar 3, 2010 15:12:31 GMT -5
thank you, i like your no nonsense style!
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Post by jhananda on Mar 4, 2010 8:57:00 GMT -5
Thanks bertvdb, for expressing your kind support of my work. Religion is one of those human behaviors where too many people believe they can check their rational thinking at the door and accept every irrational belief system. But, I am sure such attitudes lead no where but more suffering.
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Post by bertvdb on Mar 4, 2010 10:37:07 GMT -5
When I act rational, some tell me that there is still too much mind/ego in me. These days I don't argue about this any more. Awareness might transcend ego or mind, but mind transcended body without body having to leave (thank god). Likewise, awareness can control ego. In that case, I think ego comes out stronger and more fine-tuned, just like an athlete's fine-tuned body makes him/her win a championship.
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Post by jhananda on Mar 4, 2010 21:20:38 GMT -5
Well, bertvdb, as long as we balance rational thinking with a still mind, and the insight that comes from a still mind, then we are sure to succeed at whatever we apply ourselves to.
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Post by jhananda on Mar 7, 2010 16:06:17 GMT -5
The second in a 2 part series: an interview with Jhananda at the GWV Winter Retreat, 2008, by David Whitehouse, regarding: Pretentiousness of priests or how do we know a real spiritual teacher? Ram Bahadur Bamjan, AKA “Palden Dorje,” AKA “Buddha Boy” Prahlad Jani; Dalai Lama; HR the sun-gazer. www.youtube.com/my_videos?feature=mhw4 |
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