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Every time one sees, hears, smells, tastes, touches, or thinks, one should make a note of the fact. But in the beginning of one's practice, one cannot make a note of every one of these happenings. One should, therefore, begin with noting those happenings which are conspicuous and easily perceivable.
We must make ourselves aware of them by observing them and noting thus: `Seeing, seeing', `hearing, hearing', `smelling smelling', `tasting, tasting', `touching, touching', or `thinking, thinking.
dominicus
Somewhere around day 15-30, is when you will shift into the Center of Awareness, which will then Merge with the Oneness.
dominicus
If you are just an arm chair philosopher, who came here to argue and debate on this thread, basically, you can GTFO of here. This method is for practice and discussion. If you don't do this/try this, seriously for the allotted time, then you are a window shopper with no idea of the intricacies that happen within when you follow this method.
Arguing is a waste of time and a crutch for Ego establishment.
See for yourself if what I posted is true. Otherwise, your points will be moot and relative
If this would be true we would have already paradise situation on this planet.
There is so much misunderstanding on the term enlightenment. People think that you stand in the light have the feeling of oneness and you will not have any problems anymore. You would be very disappointed when you get enlightened one day.
You will have no time for playing anymore. You automatically set up your life with duties and there is no way back to become lazy. And you start to clean up your garbage you had carried through your life - and there is a lot of it
So be very careful with this exercise.
If such methods make you act like that towards others then I don't even have to look at the window. Good luck though on your travels, hope you make it or enjoy if you believe you've already made it.
dominicus
wrong. Very few people are interested in Enlightenment and transcending suffering. For those who do get Enlightenment, it is paradise. To see if its true, you have to try the method yourself, or else remain as you are.
I'm actually already in Oneness, and there are no more "problems" per se. Just various experiences arising and falling away, while I remain in Grace, Transcendence, etc. Problems are no longer seen as problems and everything that needs to be dealt with, is, minus stress, worrying, and concepts.
Shouldn't we all be cleaning up the garbage in our lives? It sure would make this a better place.
If you are just an arm chair philosopher, who came here to argue and debate on this thread, basically, you can GTFO of here. This method is for practice and discussion. If you don't do this/try this, seriously for the allotted time, then you are a window shopper with no idea of the intricacies that happen within when you follow this method.
Arguing is a waste of time and a crutch for Ego establishment.
If you are just an arm chair philosopher, who came here to argue and debate on this thread, basically, you can GTFO of here.
There is a difference between oneness and enlightenment. Oneness you still can describe with words, enlightenment is beyond ANY description.
And a person who has experienced real enlightenment without any touch/rest of the ego never speaks this out.
Very interesting contradiction. It would seem as if attempting to be an authority on a subject in which no one is an authority is quite the crutch for Ego establishment itself. If enlightenment is to stick one's fingers in his ears when another chooses to express his or her opinions, I would say that most people are already quite enlightened.
Does this come with a free Mala? It seems to me as if "Enlightenment" has become a product of some sort...
Save the infomercial for never. You don't set a time frame for attainment simply because it's different for everyone. Enlightenment is something you can't explain or teach to people because it's a unique experience.
These short cut methods don't work we'll... You can get some useful techniques and tools but to claim enlightenment in "x" amount of time.. It doesn't work like that..
Monks dedicate their entire lives and some still don't reach it.. Unless your and my understanding and definition of enlightenment are worlds apart..
FYI, these are discussion boards.. You will find those who disagree or openly challenge your views, understanding and beliefs ...
I find it almost comical that you claim to have found the keys to enlightenment and make a statement like that... Thanks for saving me time.. It obviously doesn't work..
Enlightenment is very subjective. What one realizes could differ on a vast scale to someone, somewhere else. What is the enlightenment to be attained here other than self awareness and or an attitude towards life and mind?
The only subjectivity is the road to the destination. But the destination itself is always the same