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Post by goatsnest on Feb 10, 2011 16:04:20 GMT -5
I'd be interested if anyone has read any of his books (I haven't) or attended any of his meetings. He lives near me i thought I might pop round and see him at some point. Saw him on Conscious TV and he seems OK.
I'm fed up with reading about non-duality etc too many paradoxes - for instance, if I'm not the 'doer' what is it that makes me keep reading about it? If the 'me' is a mental construct, why am i writing this?
I could handle Buddhism to a certain extent (anatta, skandhas etc) but this advaita stuff is driving me nuts, or its driving a non-existent something nuts. I mean, I can't become awakened as there's no one to be awakened, so why is awakening being sought. What is 'it' that drives me incessantly onwards on a quest that is futile.
I hope my dilemma makes some sort of sense?
Thanks!
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Post by michaelsees on Feb 10, 2011 19:47:42 GMT -5
Well he is very much into non-duality might give you spiritual indigestion?
He seems like a straight shooter along the lines of Tony Parsons .
When it drives you nuts make nut butter!
Michael
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Post by sharon on Feb 11, 2011 5:32:15 GMT -5
"He lives near me i thought I might pop round and see him at some point."
Take him a potted plant ~ one that you chose with him in mind.
If he's not in at the time that you go round, then leave the plant on the doorstep.
You'll know whether to leave a note with it.
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Post by Portto on Feb 11, 2011 9:16:36 GMT -5
If the 'me' is a mental construct, why am i writing this? If you look closer you'll see that some hands are writing this... |
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Post by michaelsees on Feb 11, 2011 10:47:55 GMT -5
"He lives near me i thought I might pop round and see him at some point." Take him a potted plant ~ one that you chose with him in mind. If he's not in at the time that you go round, then leave the plant on the doorstep. You'll know whether to leave a note with it.  ? I do not think he means like around the block. Do people really bring a plant to a stranger anymore? How old are you dear?  Maybe better with a pot plant. |
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Post by sharon on Feb 11, 2011 11:07:25 GMT -5
It's very indicative of your actual thinking, that you call Richard Sylvester a stranger.
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Post by michaelsees on Feb 11, 2011 12:14:52 GMT -5
Stranger lol Sharon I known this guy for years but your idea of the potted plant well what can I say.
It's clear you do not live in the UK.
You are too funny and the thing is it comes natural for you yikes!
Michael
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Post by sharon on Feb 11, 2011 12:27:32 GMT -5
So when was the last time you saw Richard?
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Post by frankshank on Feb 11, 2011 12:37:37 GMT -5
As rachael once said in friends (yes I am sad), the difference between love and hate is a scarf!
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Post by goatsnest on Feb 11, 2011 15:52:14 GMT -5
I live about 8 miles fron Mr Sylvester. I wasn't going to just turn up, I'd call him first (of course he may not except people coming 'round, with or without potted plants) maybe I could bring him a cake (I know he's got a book coming out about cakes so it should be a winner)
There's a mansion up the road from me full of Scientologists, the main UK HQ of AMORC and a buddhist retreat centre, I'm spoilt for choice round here.
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Post by sharon on Feb 11, 2011 17:18:24 GMT -5
I'm sure he would be delighted with a cake that you had made the effort to make yourself.
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Post by michaelsees on Feb 11, 2011 17:34:15 GMT -5
I live about 8 miles fron Mr Sylvester. I wasn't going to just turn up, I'd call him first (of course he may not except people coming 'round, with or without potted plants) maybe I could bring him a cake (I know he's got a book coming out about cakes so it should be a winner) There's a mansion up the road from me full of Scientologists, the main UK HQ of AMORC and a buddhist retreat centre, I'm spoilt for choice round here. You do live in a nice area, hey when you see Richard tell him Randy says hi from Ojai, California . Bring him a cake and tell him who says you cannot have your cake and eat it too! michael |
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Post by stardustpilgrim on Sept 2, 2016 8:45:04 GMT -5
I live about 8 miles fron Mr Sylvester. I wasn't going to just turn up, I'd call him first (of course he may not except people coming 'round, with or without potted plants) maybe I could bring him a cake (I know he's got a book coming out about cakes so it should be a winner) There's a mansion up the road from me full of Scientologists, the main UK HQ of AMORC and a buddhist retreat centre, I'm spoilt for choice round here. You do live in a nice area, hey when you see Richard tell him Randy says hi from Ojai, California . Bring him a cake and tell him who says you cannot have your cake and eat it too! michael .....from the autobiography, in the '80's Michael Langford went to the J Krishnamurti talks in Ojai. |
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Post by zendancer on Sept 2, 2016 9:42:30 GMT -5
Maybe he is the same guy. He used the name "Randy" prior to Michaelsees, and he used some other names, too.
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? I do not think he means like around the block.
