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Hey Tom. I'm poking around, and realized there is this private activity thing here that I missed. If you're still interested in trying to self publish something, I can answer a few questions. How ya doing, anyway? It's hot, hot summertime here and global warming has people over 100 degrees now with bad storms.
When I read the latest theories and discoveries in science, I marvel at my ignorance. I am not a dumb guy. I received perfect grades in college physics and calculus. But that only meant I could memor… (View Post)
Trust your inner compass. If it seems like something's not right, then don't ignore that feeling. There are conmen monks in Asia, too. Any monk wanting to set up shop in the West should have the back… (View Post)
I think the best example of the monkey mind at work is when you're trying to sleep but your mind won't shut down. There are also times in trying to meditate when your mind is active and resists the s… (View Post)
I'd heard that even the Catholic church has found the cost of supporting monasteries and nunneries too great and also have problems with people wanting to become monks and nuns now. Remember, in the … (View Post)
From best research, lineage didn't become a real obsession until Buddhism hit China with its extreme ancestor worship and "apprentice-master" structure. When you set up shop in China, the q… (View Post)