Lost Horizon: Shambhala and Shangri-La refer to similar concepts of a mystical paradise or utopia.
Movie “Bliss” taught about men withholding themselves from ejaculation (“injaculation”) Terence Stamp as the sexologist treating a dysfunctional woman.
You mention Orthodox Monk Father Seraphim Rose, (born 1934) now canonized and venerated as Saint Seraphim of Platina or Hieromonk Seraphim (Rose) of Platina. A true intellect, studied Chinese Philosophy (graduating magna cum laude). Studied under Alan Watts shortly after, but found Watts lacking in any depth. Studied under traditional Chinese scholarGi-ming Shien, became fluent in ancient Chinese so he could read and study the Tao Te Ching. Wrote his masters thesis on "Emptiness and Fullness of the Lao Tzu".
Along the way read René Guénon which pushed him toward a more traditional spiritual path leading him to Holy Orthodoxy, which he said offered an even nobler view on man.
Thank you for this show it was informative. I will add that Buddhism and Hinduism were conflated a few times. It's Tibetan Buddhist Monks that typically make sand mandalas, Yogis, tied to Hindu traditions draw yantras on paper or metal.
Instead of dismissing it all with vague complaints that they "are treading in some very murky waters that you have no idea about," why don't you challenge them and tell them where you think they're wrong?
First: the "non ad hominem response" you're asking for would land better coming from someone who hadn't, in the same thread, called me ignorant, handicapped, not qualified, out of my depth, skewed, and a virtue signaler. That isn't depth being mistaken for shaming — that's the shaming.
Second: the position you're actually defending — Christian prayer as occult ritual, my lotus as occult invocation regardless of intent, non-participation in occult self-protection as leaving one a "sitting duck," the appeal to power-as-such — is a recognizable lineage with a name. The work names it. That isn't me missing your depth; it's me having located the floor you're standing on.
On the lotus specifically: it appears across many traditions, including Christian iconography (purity, resurrection, Marian associations), and outside any tradition at all it remains, simply, a flower. Reading it as occult invocation regardless of intent requires the prior commitment that symbols carry fixed esoteric meanings independent of context — which is itself the doctrine in question, not a neutral observation about reality.
This was accidental to allow free subs to comment. If I wrote an essay to everyone I’d have no time to do the work I do that’s why comments are typically reserved for paid subscribers. That said I’ll do my best to respond later when I’m not out of pocket, but I don’t appreciate you slandering or shaming me so you can get attention for your bogus comments.
The Dalai Lama reminds us of a book: “The Beautiful Side of Evil” which exposes the seduction of the Devils.
2 Corinthians 11: 14,15
Speaking of the Devil, seeing the 666 hand sign and the Devil horn sign is disquieting to say the least. Explanation?
Lost Horizon: Shambhala and Shangri-La refer to similar concepts of a mystical paradise or utopia.
Movie “Bliss” taught about men withholding themselves from ejaculation (“injaculation”) Terence Stamp as the sexologist treating a dysfunctional woman.
I very much enjoyed this discussion and found it very interesting. And in case you are interested, here is a link to download a pdf copy of the book.
https://ia600504.us.archive.org/29/items/THESHADOWOFTHEDALAILAMA_20190314/THE%20%20SHADOW%20%20OF%20%20THE%20%20DALAI%20%20LAMA.pdf
You mention Orthodox Monk Father Seraphim Rose, (born 1934) now canonized and venerated as Saint Seraphim of Platina or Hieromonk Seraphim (Rose) of Platina. A true intellect, studied Chinese Philosophy (graduating magna cum laude). Studied under Alan Watts shortly after, but found Watts lacking in any depth. Studied under traditional Chinese scholarGi-ming Shien, became fluent in ancient Chinese so he could read and study the Tao Te Ching. Wrote his masters thesis on "Emptiness and Fullness of the Lao Tzu".
Along the way read René Guénon which pushed him toward a more traditional spiritual path leading him to Holy Orthodoxy, which he said offered an even nobler view on man.
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Thank you for this show it was informative. I will add that Buddhism and Hinduism were conflated a few times. It's Tibetan Buddhist Monks that typically make sand mandalas, Yogis, tied to Hindu traditions draw yantras on paper or metal.
Instead of dismissing it all with vague complaints that they "are treading in some very murky waters that you have no idea about," why don't you challenge them and tell them where you think they're wrong?
Two things, briefly.
First: the "non ad hominem response" you're asking for would land better coming from someone who hadn't, in the same thread, called me ignorant, handicapped, not qualified, out of my depth, skewed, and a virtue signaler. That isn't depth being mistaken for shaming — that's the shaming.
Second: the position you're actually defending — Christian prayer as occult ritual, my lotus as occult invocation regardless of intent, non-participation in occult self-protection as leaving one a "sitting duck," the appeal to power-as-such — is a recognizable lineage with a name. The work names it. That isn't me missing your depth; it's me having located the floor you're standing on.
On the lotus specifically: it appears across many traditions, including Christian iconography (purity, resurrection, Marian associations), and outside any tradition at all it remains, simply, a flower. Reading it as occult invocation regardless of intent requires the prior commitment that symbols carry fixed esoteric meanings independent of context — which is itself the doctrine in question, not a neutral observation about reality.
The Factory Reset: https://courtenayturner.substack.com/p/the-factory-reset?utm_campaign=tts-listen-button&triedRedirect=true
is where the argument lives, and The Dialectical Engine: https://courtenayturner.substack.com/p/the-dialectical-engine develops it further.
This was accidental to allow free subs to comment. If I wrote an essay to everyone I’d have no time to do the work I do that’s why comments are typically reserved for paid subscribers. That said I’ll do my best to respond later when I’m not out of pocket, but I don’t appreciate you slandering or shaming me so you can get attention for your bogus comments.