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Here, there is nothing that is believed, so there is no one here who wants you to believe anything, either. Here, the invitation is to be free of all that you have been programmed, conditioned, acculturated, and domesticated to believe so that you can be free, period.
Furthermore, for those who have developed a preference for any non-nisargan yoga or who prefer Traditional Advaita Vedanta, Neo-Advaita, Neo-Vedanta, or Pseudo Advaita: here you will only find the use of the Direct Path Method of teaching along with the Nisarga (Natural) Yoga, all shared in simple, everyday English.
F.: [Continuing with yesterday's discussion of the "mind" as the warehouse where personas are accumulated and stockpiled] The scourge of the relative existence is accumulation, and no accumulation contributes more to instability, to feeling hurt or threatened, to chaos, and to misery and suffering than the curse of being driven by the accumulations stored in the "mind."
Among the concepts and ideas and beliefs and attitudes that are stored in the "mind" - all of which are false - are the conceptualized but bogus identities of (1) "beings here" and (2) "A Being or Beings There."
To understand the composite unity is to end belief in being and beings and Beings, period; furthermore, if belief in beings ends, so too will end belief in "being this or that." Belief in all misery-generating identities will end, and so too will end all beliefs about "I am this" and "I am that" and "I am also this and that."
Working in partnership with many therapists and psychologists (doing enneagram sessions that assist clients in becoming aware of the subconscious motivators that have driven them throughout their relative existence and that have controlled every thought and word and action throughout that existence) cases are now showing up where the enneagram results are exposing more and more instances of Dissociative Identity Disorder / Multiple Personality Disorder / alter egos.
[Maharaj said that science would one day advance to a point where it will confirm all of the ancient teachings. The teachings regarding false identities can now be illustrated scientifically in enneagram sessions, in black and white, in numbers on a scale that reveal the exact degree to which multiple personalities are showing up.]
Recently, one case involved a person who was diagnosed by her therapist as being "exceedingly fragmented." Meaning what? One person shared this information on the subject:
On some level, "psychological fragmentation is when someone feels like they are falling apart - like they can't hold it together anymore. In concrete terms, it might mean they feel sick, or inert or they might be crying all the time. It may mean you feel six different things at the same time, or it might be switching quickly between moods. A lot of people use this term to mean they have lost their sense of self - they feel in parts and pieces. Some people describe a horrible sense of melting - like they are losing more and more of themselves in any kind of solid form. I've felt this myself. It causes great anxiety and complete chaos when you don't know who you are."
Thus, another relative consequence of the "mind" is revealed: by way of assuming that personalities / personas / roles / false identities / stage characters are real, the stage is set for all persons to suffer a sense of fragmentation to one degree or another.
In the recent case alluded to earlier, the person in a matter of minutes revealed herself as an angry child at one moment; as an abused victim in the next moment; as a perpetrator in the next moment; and as a half dozen other personas in the next few minutes.
All of those personas have their own agenda, their own "voices," their own fears, their own desires. Driving down the road alone in her car, is it any wonder that the woman is in group therapy, one voice saying to "do this," another saying "no, do that," another saying "you are the poor victim of life," another saying "you are right to lash out and strike others, considering the way you've been treated."
And where is all of that discussion happening? In her "mind." Is it becoming clearer why it is taught here that "there is no such thing as peace of mind ... that there's only peace if you are out of your 'mind' "?
Mentioned before on this site was "Dave" who completed the two enneagram sessions here. After the second session, he was assigned the tasks of making a list of every persona he had assumed during the last ten years.
After some effort, and after being sent back to work more thoroughly on his list, he found eighty-seven personas that he had played in the prior decade. He also found that each of those personas had up to seven potential "areas of concern" (including concerns about its financial state, concerns about its personal relationships, concerns about its sexual relationships, etc.)
He also saw that each "concern" had a "voice," driving "dave" to talk to "dave" about this worry or that distress or this affront or that slight or offense. When he did the simple math, he saw exactly why he felt that, far too often, he was "hearing the chatter of a thousand monkeys in his head."
Consider again some of the words and phrases used by the person who finally recognized his psychological fragmentation:
** you feel six different things at the same time
** they have lost their sense of self
** they feel in parts and pieces
** it causes great anxiety and complete chaos when you don't know who you are.
Welcome to the "mind," that which prevents peace and that which prevents You from knowing who you are. Who, aware of all of the consequences of "the mind" as discussed above, would want to even visit such a place, much less live there, 24/7?
Among the concepts and ideas and beliefs and attitudes that are stored in the "mind" - all of which are false - are the conceptualized but bogus identities of (1) "beings here" and (2) "A Being or Beings There."
To understand the composite unity is to end belief in being and beings and Beings, period; furthermore, if belief in beings ends, so too will end belief in "being this or that." Belief in all misery-generating identities will end, and so too will end all beliefs about "I am this" and "I am that" and "I am also this and that."
Working in partnership with many therapists and psychologists (doing enneagram sessions that assist clients in becoming aware of the subconscious motivators that have driven them throughout their relative existence and that have controlled every thought and word and action throughout that existence) cases are now showing up where the enneagram results are exposing more and more instances of Dissociative Identity Disorder / Multiple Personality Disorder / alter egos.
[Maharaj said that science would one day advance to a point where it will confirm all of the ancient teachings. The teachings regarding false identities can now be illustrated scientifically in enneagram sessions, in black and white, in numbers on a scale that reveal the exact degree to which multiple personalities are showing up.]
Recently, one case involved a person who was diagnosed by her therapist as being "exceedingly fragmented." Meaning what? One person shared this information on the subject:
On some level, "psychological fragmentation is when someone feels like they are falling apart - like they can't hold it together anymore. In concrete terms, it might mean they feel sick, or inert or they might be crying all the time. It may mean you feel six different things at the same time, or it might be switching quickly between moods. A lot of people use this term to mean they have lost their sense of self - they feel in parts and pieces. Some people describe a horrible sense of melting - like they are losing more and more of themselves in any kind of solid form. I've felt this myself. It causes great anxiety and complete chaos when you don't know who you are."
Thus, another relative consequence of the "mind" is revealed: by way of assuming that personalities / personas / roles / false identities / stage characters are real, the stage is set for all persons to suffer a sense of fragmentation to one degree or another.
In the recent case alluded to earlier, the person in a matter of minutes revealed herself as an angry child at one moment; as an abused victim in the next moment; as a perpetrator in the next moment; and as a half dozen other personas in the next few minutes.
All of those personas have their own agenda, their own "voices," their own fears, their own desires. Driving down the road alone in her car, is it any wonder that the woman is in group therapy, one voice saying to "do this," another saying "no, do that," another saying "you are the poor victim of life," another saying "you are right to lash out and strike others, considering the way you've been treated."
And where is all of that discussion happening? In her "mind." Is it becoming clearer why it is taught here that "there is no such thing as peace of mind ... that there's only peace if you are out of your 'mind' "?
Mentioned before on this site was "Dave" who completed the two enneagram sessions here. After the second session, he was assigned the tasks of making a list of every persona he had assumed during the last ten years.
After some effort, and after being sent back to work more thoroughly on his list, he found eighty-seven personas that he had played in the prior decade. He also found that each of those personas had up to seven potential "areas of concern" (including concerns about its financial state, concerns about its personal relationships, concerns about its sexual relationships, etc.)
He also saw that each "concern" had a "voice," driving "dave" to talk to "dave" about this worry or that distress or this affront or that slight or offense. When he did the simple math, he saw exactly why he felt that, far too often, he was "hearing the chatter of a thousand monkeys in his head."
Consider again some of the words and phrases used by the person who finally recognized his psychological fragmentation:
** you feel six different things at the same time
** they have lost their sense of self
** they feel in parts and pieces
** it causes great anxiety and complete chaos when you don't know who you are.
Welcome to the "mind," that which prevents peace and that which prevents You from knowing who you are. Who, aware of all of the consequences of "the mind" as discussed above, would want to even visit such a place, much less live there, 24/7?
Please enter the silence of contemplation. (To be continued)
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The Ultimate Sickness, The Ultimate Medicine
I AM THAT (vs. "This Is Who I Think I Am")
Freedom From Shifting Between States of Happiness and Unhappiness
Why You Must Be Empty If You Would Be Full
The Myth Of Death
What BLISS Is and What BLISS Is Not
When Reality Is Overlaid Upon the Relative
There Is Nothing That Is Personal (Including You and Including God)
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The Twice-Stolen Necklace Murders offers the non-duality message by way of a mystery-adventure novel, discussing the movement from pain to healing to awakening to peace.
From Dr. R.F. Maley, Ph.D, Professor Emeritus and former Head of the Department of Psychology, University of Houston: "Floyd Henderson's book, The Twice-Stolen Necklace Murders, is a fun read and an interesting mystery, but perhaps more importantly it serves as a vehicle for blending Eastern Philosophy and Native American Spirituality to make an intellectually challenging novel. The book's insights into both relationships and authoritarian conditioning of people in our society make it a must read, tracing the roots of narcissistic, sociopathic and psychopathic behaviors to the very core of the culture. This truly witty and politically-incorrect study of the aggressive nature of 'the American character' offers not only a diagnosis but also a treatment plan, making the book an excellent supplemental reading in courses such as psychology, anthropology, philosophy, sociology and counseling."
The Sequel to The Twice-Stolen Necklace Murders:
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF WARS
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I AM THAT (vs. "This Is Who I Think I Am")
Freedom From Shifting Between States of Happiness and Unhappiness
Why You Must Be Empty If You Would Be Full
The Myth Of Death
What BLISS Is and What BLISS Is Not
When Reality Is Overlaid Upon the Relative
There Is Nothing That Is Personal (Including You and Including God)
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2. BY READING these books in this exact order:
IT'S ALL BULLSHIT (And Why Knowing It Sets You Free)
SPIRITUAL SOBRIETY (Recovering What Religions Lost)
[Those two prepare the seeker to question it all]
THE MEDITATION GUIDES
[Provide a broad overview of the understanding]
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I DIE?
[Begins to free the seeker of body identification and the desire for body continuity]
THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS "PEACE OF MIND" (There Is Only Peace if You're Out of Your Mind)
[Shows the seeker how to be free of the subconscious motivators of the false content of the “mind”]
LIBERATION
[Shows the seeker how to be free of the subconscious motivators of personas]
THE ESSENCE OF THE TEACHINGS
[Provides the final preparation for the seeker to be directed along the “path”]
FROM THE I TO THE ABSOLUTE (A Seven-Step Journey to Reality)
[Directs the seeker along the “path”]
CONSCIOUSNESS/AWARENESS: The Nature of Reality Beyond Self-Realization (Peace Every Day When Abiding as The Absolute)
[Allows the seeker to understand the functioning of the totality, the manifestation, and what is involved with the un-manifestation]
FROM THE ABSOLUTE TO THE NOTHINGNESS
[Provides the seeker the wisdom to understand the Noneness as well as the Oneness]
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NOTE: When you order this package, you receive three additional ebooks free: CASTING LIGHT ON THE DARK SIDE OF RELATIONSHIPS, FINDING REAL LOVE IN AN UNREAL WORLD and THE TWICE-STOLEN NECKLACE MURDERS (offering the Advaita teachings in a fictional novel format)
For more information or to order, click:
DVD or Downloadable computer file versions of the Four-Day Advaita Retreat
SIX WAYS THAT SEEKERS HAVE REALIZED:
1. BY WATCHING the 4-Disk Video (DVD) Set, or the same retreat available as a downloadable file. Either will provide an entire seven-hour retreat / series of satsang sessions showing three seekers being guided through all seven steps by Floyd and can provide viewers with an “experiential,” step-by-step series of satsang meetings that will move the viewers from identification with the I to abidance as the Absolute and then to abidance as That Which Is beyond
Some seekers are already using the computer file version and the DVD sets for meetings in groups in homes, playing the retreat, pausing for discussion, etc.
To find out more or to purchase the DVD set or the downloadable computer file version of the retreat, click:
DVD or Downloadable computer file versions of the Four-Day Advaita Retreat
Option “A” is for the downloadable file version, Option “B” is used to order the DVD set for delivery inside the U.S., Option “C” for international orders.
For the download, Paypal will send me a notice that payment has been received and then I will send by e-mail the downloading instruction, password, etc.
[It is recommended that you watch the video with pen and paper in hand. Write whatever you need clarified. You'll see that there are constant reviews and you might find an answer later in the seven-hour presentation. Then, after you watch it all, there will be a common ground for discussion. Purchase of the DVD’s or the file will include the right to clarifications and answers to your specific questions via e-mail.]
2. BY READING these books in this exact order:
IT'S ALL BULLSHIT (And Why Knowing It Sets You Free)
SPIRITUAL SOBRIETY (Recovering What Religions Lost)
[Those two prepare the seeker to question it all]
THE MEDITATION GUIDES
[Provide a broad overview of the understanding]
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I DIE?
[Begins to free the seeker of body identification and the desire for body continuity]
THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS "PEACE OF MIND" (There Is Only Peace if You're Out of Your Mind)
[Shows the seeker how to be free of the subconscious motivators of the false content of the “mind”]
LIBERATION
[Shows the seeker how to be free of the subconscious motivators of personas]
THE ESSENCE OF THE TEACHINGS
[Provides the final preparation for the seeker to be directed along the “path”]
FROM THE I TO THE ABSOLUTE (A Seven-Step Journey to Reality)
[Directs the seeker along the “path”]
CONSCIOUSNESS/AWARENESS: The Nature of Reality Beyond Self-Realization (Peace Every Day When Abiding as The Absolute)
[Allows the seeker to understand the functioning of the totality, the manifestation, and what is involved with the un-manifestation]
FROM THE ABSOLUTE TO THE NOTHINGNESS
[Provides the seeker the wisdom to understand the Noneness as well as the Oneness]
Purchase an e-Book now and begin reading it in minutes (except with e-checks that can take 7-10 days). Trusting our clients as we do, all e-Books are provided to you in printable form.
SAVE IF YOU BUY ALL ELEVEN AT ONCE:
(You may order the books one at a time or you may use the following link to acquire the entire 11-e-Book set on sale for $99 if ordered at one time with the “Buy Now” button below. For this option, there will be no download links provided; once the near-instant notice of payment is received from PayPal, your e-Books will be sent to you as e-mail attachments. All are printable for your convenience.
NOTE: When you order this package, you receive three additional ebooks free: CASTING LIGHT ON THE DARK SIDE OF RELATIONSHIPS, FINDING REAL LOVE IN AN UNREAL WORLD and THE TWICE-STOLEN NECKLACE MURDERS (offering the Advaita teachings in a fictional novel format)
You may visit The Official Website of Floyd Henderson for information on each book.
3. BY ENROLLING in the Online Advaita Classes
Received 19 August 2010 from one that just completed the entire course:
I would like to extend deepest appreciation towards you for these teachings that you have offered. It has been most valuable towards what may not have been revealed throughout this manifestation labeled "anthony." Understanding Truth and finding words for gratitude are one as is all. Thank you again for pointing "me" to THAT and the understanding that came as well. Hopeful for future "contact"! Sincerely, Anthony M. W.
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4. BY ATTENDING an Advaitin retreat for satsang with floyd and being guided through all seven steps. For details of the retreats offered, please visit the retreat information site.
5. BY ARRANGING satsang by telephone in the U.S. or by Skype internationally.
Presently, Skype sessions are being conducted with parties in Australia; The Netherlands; New Jersey, U.S.A.; London, England; Italy; and India.
Use the Contact link for details or for information on making arrangements for a session
6. BY ARRANGING for floyd to travel to your location and meet with you or your group. Use the contact link above to discuss details.
3. BY ENROLLING in the Online Advaita Classes
Received 19 August 2010 from one that just completed the entire course:
I would like to extend deepest appreciation towards you for these teachings that you have offered. It has been most valuable towards what may not have been revealed throughout this manifestation labeled "anthony." Understanding Truth and finding words for gratitude are one as is all. Thank you again for pointing "me" to THAT and the understanding that came as well. Hopeful for future "contact"! Sincerely, Anthony M. W.
For information, visit Information on the Advaita Classes on the Internet
To enroll visit Enroll in the Advaita Internet Course
4. BY ATTENDING an Advaitin retreat for satsang with floyd and being guided through all seven steps. For details of the retreats offered, please visit the retreat information site.
5. BY ARRANGING satsang by telephone in the U.S. or by Skype internationally.
Presently, Skype sessions are being conducted with parties in Australia; The Netherlands; New Jersey, U.S.A.; London, England; Italy; and India.
Use the Contact link for details or for information on making arrangements for a session
6. BY ARRANGING for floyd to travel to your location and meet with you or your group. Use the contact link above to discuss details.
The Twice-Stolen Necklace Murders offers the non-duality message by way of a mystery-adventure novel, discussing the movement from pain to healing to awakening to peace.
From Dr. R.F. Maley, Ph.D, Professor Emeritus and former Head of the Department of Psychology, University of Houston: "Floyd Henderson's book, The Twice-Stolen Necklace Murders, is a fun read and an interesting mystery, but perhaps more importantly it serves as a vehicle for blending Eastern Philosophy and Native American Spirituality to make an intellectually challenging novel. The book's insights into both relationships and authoritarian conditioning of people in our society make it a must read, tracing the roots of narcissistic, sociopathic and psychopathic behaviors to the very core of the culture. This truly witty and politically-incorrect study of the aggressive nature of 'the American character' offers not only a diagnosis but also a treatment plan, making the book an excellent supplemental reading in courses such as psychology, anthropology, philosophy, sociology and counseling."
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