[Iamit]

Originally Posted by awareness

Very funny, Iamit, like of a clone of that gentleman "jimrich," who, for a period, used to post a new non-duality thread almost every day.

For someone who obsessively creates dozens of threads to talk and talk and talk about Non Duality, you obviously have set yourself up as someone who strongly believes in your own mission of doing, achieving and "correcting" a self-perceived lack.

This is very much like a Scientologist or Jehovah's Witness who fervently pursues discussion and conversion. To be fair, what you are offering people in this community is NO MORE than another set of perishables from a spiritual supermarket, in this case being something labeled "Neo Advaita" (which you identified as your "spiritual belief" on your member page).

I notice that most "Neo Advaitins" tend to have this strong arrogance of pointing to the spiritual paths of others and invalidating them as being of a "spiritual supermarket," when "Neo Advaitins" themselves are largely among the MOST desperate of spiritual seekers to set themselves up on a mission of doing, themselves often trying hard to steer people away from "New Age" teachings, when "Neo Advaita" itself is obviously another "New/Neo Age" repackaging of ancient traditions, namely from Advaita Vedenta and Zen Buddhism, hence the term "Neo." Just another Westernized repackaging that is being sold here. At least be frank about that fact, instead of pretending to be so different from the "spiritual supermarket" as you call it.

When it comes to balance and perfection, anyone who can see the obvious here will understand that it is not about initiating dozens of Internet debates about "Non Duality," but rather it is more about cutting to the core, which is recognizing well-being as the core desire, for no amount of "non-duality" or "non-dual" discussion could ever remove the fact that ALL people have a core desire for joy, as joy is the heart of "non-duality."

Authentic non-duality is not about emphasizing "non," or trying to "eliminate all conditions that stand in the way of ending the feeling of disconnection," as you stated it, which is just another attitude that says, "I perceive a lack that needs to be filled, a problem that needs to be corrected," by the very fact that you are hung up on using the word and concept, "eliminate." Authentic non-duality is centered on joy, not "elimination."

Many "Neo-Advaitins" generally LOVE to set themselves up as "eliminators"
and "terminators." (Imagine Arnold Swarzenegger holding a satsang.)

By all means, please carry on with your discussions here. I wanted to tap you on the shoulder a bit.

Namaste, all.

It is improtant to notice when there is no attempt to consider what is being said but rather attempt to undermine who may be saying it. Its best to stop attempting to engage when it reaches that stage if you dont want this space to become a childish contest. If your replies continue in this vein there will be no further replies from me until the issues are addressed rather than attempt to undermine whoever it is may be posting.