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Greetings, Avi, and thank you for the favor of a reply. The I Ching has long been "popularly" known for its use in divination. You are astute in having arrived at this conclusion Avi. Most purchasers of the I Ching are looking for its "fortune telling" aspects, get bored by reading it, and...

Not being everyone I, of course, disagree, Avi. Confucius supposedly started his study of the I Ching at age 50-60 and remarked quite favorably upon it. Such a high recommendation from the man himself, i.e. Confucius, could have endeared this work to this followers. Speculation on my part -...

Thank you for the favor of a reply, Avi. Last in, first out (LIFOs) Perhaps the Philosophical Buddhist and Zennists do not believe in the concepts of heaven and hell yet Buddhism is spread to other cultures with the aid of the "appropriate means" concept assisting. Thus the pre-existing...

The following is extracted from the little book on Zen that I consult from time to time, as one never knows when its lessons may prove of some use. ===== A famous soldier came to the master Hakuin and asked: "Master is there really a heaven and a hell?" "Who are you?" asked Hakuin. "I an a...

Not quite. I was into necromancy for a while but pushing the Coffins up hill was not my cup of tea. I am more into the down hill Races.

Not quite. Tell you what, Janz, I challenge you to a duel. Fruit Cakes at 10000 paces.<grin>

One might add "Arrogance" but then it is part of the sub-set of recklessness. Nbr4 and Nbr3 work very well together indeed. Nbr1 and the inverse of Nbr5 are all too often a co-operating pair as well. Nbr5 may be used to re-enforce Nbr2 -which may lead to further in-securities. There are some...

I believe that the above 9/11 illustration is a poor example. I present the arguments below. Having the data available and having the capability to perform the necessary functions on the available data does one little good if one does not have the permissions to access that data and/or one...

I have two that I am partial to. I do not recall the authors or the full text of the lessons, yet here are their summations. 1> If you meet the Buddha on the road Kill him. I believe this is about ridding oneself of the final attachment. Corrections please. 2> If your bladder is full what...

I love it when Phyllis Sidhe_Uain's cat's make posts .

It is both a floor wax and a desert topping.:) Personally, I am of the Philosophical bent, peeking into the Alchemical, all on a hap-hazard basis. The best advise has already been given, that of reading the existing posts in this forum. Doing so may answer some questions and raise many more...

Preface (continued from previous message) This is an aspect of the Tao that, to my mind, is in need of constant review. I offer my comments more in order to refresh this subject within these forums than to add anything to the existing good posts contained therein. - DrumR Using a bottom up...

Preface This is an aspect of the Tao that, to my mind, is in need of constant review. I offer my comments more in order to refresh this subject within these forums than to add anything to the existing good posts contained therein. - DrumR The initial perception of non-interferance, IMHO, is...

There are many who believe so, Wil From my personal perspective the Art of War and the I Ching are manuals for negotiators. But then again, negotiation may be seen by some as warfare or possibly herding. Could one thus make the leap that a Border Collie is a leader of Sheep?:confused:

There you go again, Avi, despoiling my evil reputation.:( What's a fellow got to do around here to get a bad name anyway??:p Besides, I do not claim ownership of this movement intellectual or otherwise. In this wise should it fail the onus of blame does not fall on me (I told you I was evil...

Greetiings Gatekeeper. Be not discouraged (I think I heard that on the radio once):) I most sinfully apologize if I have said anything to uplift you for it would be ruinous to the evil reputation that I am trying to develop should word of this get out.:rolleyes:

Last I looked, I posted there at one time or another.:eek: The difficulty with finding (philosophical) Taoists is that they do not necessarily assemble in groups. Imagine, if you will, a Taoist protester sporting a sign that says "Stop the rising tide of do-ing":) TTC#17 Rulers Of the best...

Might I suggest contrasting a group using the "Cult Evaluation Frame(?)" by Issac Bonewitz.

There is a bit more to it than this one chant, Citizenzen. "Appropriate means" is a concept of Buddhism that appears to be utilized by this and similar groups. The initiates are introduced to chanting as a first step and it appears to fill a specific "need" (attachement?) for many of those who...

Oh wonderf.... Wait a bit. There is no trailing "S.":confused: This is a Counterfeit Snoopy!:eek: Evil Evil Evil ========== Saltmeister. Saltmeister. Saltmeister.