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Buffle37
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 Posted - Feb 08 2009 : 05:11:08 AM
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[size=2]As I am new on this forum I want to introduce myself.
I am 71, 40% still in business as accountant, 60% retired which give me a lot of time to practice.
Since a boy I seek the truth, read so many books and do a lot of practices : Gurdjieff, Theosophy, Krishnamurti (many years I have been in Saanen, Switzerland to follow his teachings), Hatha yoga, Vedanta and last but not least Chi Gong and Mantak Chia and his « Multi orgasmic man ».
Nine months ago, miracle, I discovered Yogani and it was as if all the pieces of the puzzle fit together and I began to practice according to AYP.
I have just finished to read the book on Self-Inquiry and it is so clear and well explained that I understand for the first time why all these years when I tried to follow Krishnaji, to be aware, to observe wihout the presence of the observer, aso…I had absolutely no result and I know a lot of people with the same problem. But I must say that I remain very grateful to Krishnaji as I am now completely free of all beliefs in any organized system and of all illusions about the guru circus. I will post some poetry I wrote inspired by K. and vedanta but first I must translate from french in english.
I want to express my gratitude to Yogani and I am deeply impress by the quality and seriousness of this forum. As I have learnt a lot, reading all these posts, I feel compelled to participate and try to write in english which is a bit difficult for me.
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Ananda
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Posted - Feb 08 2009 : 07:14:43 AM
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hi Buffle and welcome to ayp :),
you seem to have a lot of experience but most importantly a very "open mind" and i agree with you on the advaita part cz it's more easier now to relate and experience advaitan teachings after the daily practice of deep meditation.
namaste,
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Richard
United Kingdom
857 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2009 : 09:57:49 AM
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Welcome to the forum Buffle37  |
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Anthem
1608 Posts |
Posted - Feb 08 2009 : 10:43:35 AM
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Hi Buffle,
Welcome to AYP, I'm glad you found it and that the practices are working for you. You're doing a great job writing in English by the way. |
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NagoyaSea
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Posted - Feb 08 2009 : 11:56:04 PM
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Welcome Buffle37. We're glad you found the forum.
light and love,
Kathy |
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Sparkle
Ireland
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Posted - Feb 09 2009 : 07:21:33 AM
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yogibear
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Posted - Feb 09 2009 : 07:25:04 AM
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Hi buffle37,
Welcome to the forum. I had a very similar experience to you with regards to Krishnamurti and Yogani's book Self Inquiry. Except I have never been to see Krishnamurti. But at one point in my life I read everthing that was in print by him. And I just wound up confused, even tho I enjoyed alot of the books.
But AYP helped me to understand this aspect of spirituality which I had struggled with for about 30 years. Yogani has really hit the nail on the head if you ask me.
Now it makes perfect sense. Oh well.
I am looking forward to your contibutions.
Best, yb. |
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Buffle37
Switzerland
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Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 2:33:19 PM
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Thank you all for your nice welcome. As I am a lonesome seeker it seems weird for me to join such a big community.
Yogibear, I have also at a time in my life read so many books of K.The ones I prefer are « commentaries on living » and « K’s Notebook ».I also read the three books on his life by Mary Luytens and « Lives in the Shadow » by Rhada Rajagopal Sloss which reveal the affair beetween K. and his mother.
The understanding I got from all these teachings is forever a part of me but as I explained it was not enough, at least for me, to free myself and open the door to the unknown.
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Julsey
United Kingdom
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Posted - Feb 11 2009 : 4:13:15 PM
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Hi, I am also a new member to the forum. I am fifty years of age, and quite new to yoga. I have delved into a bit of hatha, Raja, energization exercises & meditation; and also read many different yoga books. But when I came across this site, I thought this is just what I need, to give me encouragement and help in my spiritual journey. I have also just purchased the AYP book:Easy lessons for Ecstatic living, so I have a hard copy of the lessons as a reference guide when I need it. I have made a good start on the book so far, and feel that I am already making good headway - If only I had come across this before - it's excellent.
Anybody's help & advice along the way is much appreciated - bye for now, Jules. |
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Richard
United Kingdom
857 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2009 : 10:24:33 AM
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Welcome to the forum julsey
Please feel free to ask any questions you like we are all here to help each other. |
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Anthem
1608 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2009 : 10:34:02 PM
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| Welcome Julsey, I hope you find what you are looking for. |
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Ananda
3115 Posts |
Posted - Feb 13 2009 : 02:06:35 AM
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you're very welcome julsey, just spread your legs and relax in these forums we are all here for each others.
all the best on your path. |
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Goddessinside
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Posted - Feb 13 2009 : 08:09:29 AM
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Welcome Buffle37 and Julsey!
Also Welcome Everybody!
We should say welcome to Each One of Us, Everyday!
Everyday, We are New Comers..
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NagoyaSea
424 Posts |
Posted - Feb 14 2009 : 12:38:07 AM
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Welcome to the forum Julsey! We're glad you've joined us.
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