Hello all! My name is Dhammajoti Blakeman. I was Ordained in the Pure land tradition in Buddhism for 11 years, then began studies in Vajrayana (Chenian), and then Theravada. As time went on, I was ordained Anagarika with the Mahabodhi Maitri Mandala, and now I have let go of all ties to sects. I am advancing on my journey with less traditional methods as well. Remember, there are 84000 Dharma doors.
I am a practitioner and teacher of Bio Energy Systems such as Ling Qi, DNA Activation, Reiki, Qi Gong, etc.
I am still a strong Believer and advocate in the Dharma (as it was the Dharma that the Buddha took refuge in before he was Buddha). But with the knowledge I have gained in my studies and practice with various Gurus, Monks, and spiritual teachers, I cannot deny the advanced teachings as well. Some may call this approach "new age", but it is simply "new information" that can benefit us on our... journey to awakening.
I believe that all cultures have/ had enlightened beings in their midst. Some of the most known are Buddha, Jesus Christ, Krishna, Moses, and Mohammad! We have seen the awakened even today in Native American cultures (Shamans), the Dalai Lama(Buddhism), and many non sectarian spiritualists such as Eric Pepin. To exclude the knowledge and examples of these modern beings would be to exclude a vast amount of information to aid in awakening.
Buddha stated that enlightenment is for EVERYONE! No ONLY Buddhists. (this tends to be a common attitude in the temples I have served). But in fact, One can learn and advance on their journey to awakening by their own efforts, and of following the examples of these enlightened ones as well.
Therefore, I do not subscribe to any particular "sect" any longer. I am NO LONGER A MONK! I am a simple man, walking this journey to awakening!
MAY ALL BEINGS HAVE PEACE AND HAPPINESS, MAY ALL BEINGS BE FREE FROM SUFFERING!
METTA,
Rev. Dhammajoti Blakeman