The Three Pillars of Zen: Teaching, Practice, and Enlightenment
Request: A book by Philip Kapleau which serves as an introduction to Zen practice for many Westeners. I was surprised by the fact that it hasn't been calibrated yet.
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T/F: the spiritual ego is a source of mental illness
Request: I've seen several sources claiming that both depression and addictions have a significant element of focus toward "inner regulation". To what extent though?
"You have to be an absolute monster, and then learn to control it"
Jordan B. Peterson frequently shares this quote on Instagram posts and videos. It originally referenced the importance of working with the Jungian shadow, but it has gradually lost the explanation around the symbolic imagery and is now mentioned without further context -- request.
prosperity gospel
Request: a religious belief among some Charismatic Christians that financial blessing and physical well-being are always the will of God for them, and that faith, positive speech, and donations to religious causes will increase one's material wealth.
dreams that happen the next day
Request: I have been having dreams, it could be about anything or something, someone, and I happen to see that or it happens the very next day when I wake up. Can you explain this phenomenon or is it coincidence?
level: smoking is harmful
By request. Also calibrated: smoking causes lung cancer.
Mariachi music
Consists of as many as eight violins, two trumpets and at least one guitar, including a high-pitched vihuela and an acoustic bass guitar called a guitarrón, and all players taking turns singing lead and doing backup vocals -- wikipedia.
Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me
Request: Loved this song since I was a kid.
NBA integrity
Priority request. Do referees control outcomes? If so, what percentage of games have been fixed?
not moving on after someone's death
Request: Still reminiscing and feeling the need to pray for the deceased, even years after death.
Good Karma, by Thubten Chodron
How to Create the Causes of Happiness and Avoid the Causes of Suffering.
giving / buying flowers for someone
If you're picking a girl up for a date from her house, and you're meeting her mother for the first time - buy the flowers for your girl -- instructables.com.
Art of Frida Kahlo
"painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico" -- wikipedia.
being unable to function in the world
Request: Doc often talked about this regarding his own experience after Enlightenment.
spiritual work in the awareness point of observation
In this article, I'll address resistance in the awareness point of observation. About half way through, I'll recommend a spiritual practice.