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# Line 82  philosophy. Line 82  philosophy.
82  *     Tautological::  *     Tautological::
83  *     Logic in Aleader::  *     Logic in Aleader::
84  *   Maturity::  *   Maturity::
85  *   Names::  *   Leadership::
 *   The Tao of Leadership::  
86  *   Mathematical Inspiration::  *   Mathematical Inspiration::
87  *   Empiricism::  *   Empiricism::
88  *   Summary::  *   Summary::
89  *   Annotated Bibliography::  *   Bibliography::
90  *   Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi::  *     Not Annotated::
91    *     Annotated::
92    *     Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi::
93  @end detailmenu  @end detailmenu
94  @end ifnothtml  @end ifnothtml
95  @end menu  @end menu
# Line 108  Why potentially confuse things by offeri Line 109  Why potentially confuse things by offeri
109  hope to answer this question.  However, first we will dive into an  hope to answer this question.  However, first we will dive into an
110  exploration of the fundamental beliefs upon which Aleader is built.  exploration of the fundamental beliefs upon which Aleader is built.
111    
112    There is no exit beyond this point.  @strong{You have been warned!}
113    
114  @menu  @menu
115  * Categories of Feeling::  * Categories of Feeling::
116  * Compassion::  * Compassion::
# Line 551  as important as studying ideal role-mode Line 554  as important as studying ideal role-mode
554  * Religion::  * Religion::
555  * Logic::  * Logic::
556  * Maturity::  * Maturity::
557  * Names::  * Leadership::
 * The Tao of Leadership::  
558  * Mathematical Inspiration::  * Mathematical Inspiration::
559  * Empiricism::  * Empiricism::
560  * Summary::  * Summary::
561  * Annotated Bibliography::  * Bibliography::
562  * Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi::  * Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi::
563  @end menu  @end menu
564    
# Line 579  religion'' intepretation.  Moses (of the Line 581  religion'' intepretation.  Moses (of the
581  commandment, ``thou shall not kill.''  We must also question ourselves,  commandment, ``thou shall not kill.''  We must also question ourselves,
582  what is good for society?  Accordingly, we propose that jihad means:  what is good for society?  Accordingly, we propose that jihad means:
583  ``kill the enemies of Allah within ourselves.''  In other words, as a  ``kill the enemies of Allah within ourselves.''  In other words, as a
584  fanatical Muslim, I should interpret jihad as ``I should try to  fanatical Muslim, I must interpret jihad as ``I promise to
585  eliminate my inclination for violence and stupidity.''  eliminate my inclination for violence and stupidity.''
586    
587  Of course this is not to imply that the Jewish religion is unblemished  Of course this is not to imply that the Jewish religion is unblemished
# Line 622  assertions. Line 624  assertions.
624  * Logic in Aleader::  * Logic in Aleader::
625  @end menu  @end menu
626    
627  @node Logical  @node Logical, Illogical, Logic, Logic
628  @subsection Logical  @subsection Logical
629    
630  Logic can be used to develop philosophical world-models which advocate  Logic can be used to develop philosophical world-models which advocate
# Line 649  other religious implications.  Worse, I Line 651  other religious implications.  Worse, I
651  upon the empirical evidence that a religious principle is only true 75% of  upon the empirical evidence that a religious principle is only true 75% of
652  the time.  the time.
653    
654  Perhaps logic is a useful vehicle for delivering background information.  Perhaps logic is useful for delivering background information.
655  Humans are particularly fond of logic. It is absorbed readily.  Humans are particularly fond of logic. It is absorbed readily.
656  However, it seems perilous to rely on implication or inference as  However, it seems perilous to @emph{rely} on implication or inference as
657  a delivery medium for the main points of a religious teaching.  a delivery medium to carry across the main points of a religious teaching.
658    
659  @node Illogical  @node Illogical, Tautological, Logical, Logic
660  @subsection Illogical  @subsection Illogical
661    
662  Zen Buddhism has experimented extensively with logically intractable  Zen Buddhism has experimented extensively with logically intractable
# Line 670  it, does it make a sound? Line 672  it, does it make a sound?
672  ``Has a dog Buddha-nature or not?''  Joshu retorted ``Mu!''  ``Has a dog Buddha-nature or not?''  Joshu retorted ``Mu!''
673  @end itemize  @end itemize
674    
675  Cautiously we opine a teacher's justification for the use of koans: The  Cautiously we speculate on a teacher's justification for the use of
676  aspirant of self-realization is constantly involved in a logical  koans: The typical aspirant of self-realization is constantly involved in a
677  thinking process, out of habit.  He is not able to suspend his mentation  logical thinking process, out of habit.  He is not able to suspend his
678  by force of will.  His addiction to mentation is preventing the  mentation by force of will.  His addiction to mentation is preventing
679  experience of self-realization.  If the logical process can be throttled  the experience of self-realization.  If the logical process can be
680  then self-realization will have a chance to occur.  Therefore, let us  throttled then self-realization will have a chance to occur.  Therefore,
681  very seriously put the aspirant to the task of analyzing a koan.  let us very seriously put the aspirant to the task of analyzing a koan.
682  Thereby, the aspirant's logic will fail enough times that his reliance  Thereby, the aspirant's logic will fail enough times that his reliance
683  on logic will diminish.  on logic will diminish.
684    
# Line 695  may trigger an exporation of new solutio Line 697  may trigger an exporation of new solutio
697  do is suggest caution.  Care should be taken when entertaining illogical  do is suggest caution.  Care should be taken when entertaining illogical
698  assertions, especially illogical assertions of religious significance.  assertions, especially illogical assertions of religious significance.
699    
700  @node Tautological  @node Tautological, Logic in Aleader, Illogical, Logic
701  @subsection Tautological  @subsection Tautological
702    
703  Perhaps the simplest religious tautology is:  Perhaps the simplest religious tautology is:
# Line 706  Perhaps the simplest religious tautology Line 708  Perhaps the simplest religious tautology
708    
709  Despite the logical vacuity of the assertion, we feel like there is  Despite the logical vacuity of the assertion, we feel like there is
710  suggestion of some majestic ineffable.  Perhaps tautology is a good vehicle  suggestion of some majestic ineffable.  Perhaps tautology is a good vehicle
711  for religion.  We feel the 108 names of Ganesh is another fine example.  for religion.  We feel the 108 names of Ganesh is another fine
712    example.@footnote{Strictly speaking, the logical operation of our
713    tautological expressions is @emph{unification}, not equality.  We
714    speak in terms of tautology because unification
715    is a relatively new logical operation.}
716  In this case, there are 108 equivalences:  In this case, there are 108 equivalences:
717    
718  @display  @display
# Line 717  The idea of tautology also suggests a re Line 723  The idea of tautology also suggests a re
723  Hinduism is a polytheistic religion.  No doubt there are many Gods in  Hinduism is a polytheistic religion.  No doubt there are many Gods in
724  Hinduism.  However, we can consider all these Gods to be different  Hinduism.  However, we can consider all these Gods to be different
725  personalities of a single God by collecting them into a tautological  personalities of a single God by collecting them into a tautological
726  equation.  In fact, I believe that this is the only sensible way to  expression.  Furthermore, our opinion is that this is the only sensible
727  understand Hinduism, as a monotheistic religion which makes extensive  way to understand Hinduism, as a monotheistic religion which makes
728  use of tautology.  extensive use of tautology.
729    
730  One more variation of religious tautology includes pre-conceptual  One more variation of religious tautology includes pre-conceptual
731  elements.  The idea is to trigger tautology pre-conceptually, before any  elements.  The idea is to trigger tautology pre-conceptually, before any
# Line 736  affirmation @math{=} posture feeling Line 742  affirmation @math{=} posture feeling
742    
743  So far, we have mostly discussed the @emph{advantages} of tautology as a  So far, we have mostly discussed the @emph{advantages} of tautology as a
744  vehicle for religion.  Perhaps the only difficulty with tautology is  vehicle for religion.  Perhaps the only difficulty with tautology is
745  that it is hard to say anything.  Some special intuition seems required  that it is hard to devise how to say anything.  Some special intuition
746  to invent tautological assertions of religion significance.  seems required to invent tautological assertions of religion
747    significance.
748    
749  @node Logic in Aleader  @node Logic in Aleader,  , Tautological, Logic
750  @subsection Logic in Aleader  @subsection Logic in Aleader
751    
752  We have discussed the pros & cons of using logical, illogical, and  We have discussed the pros & cons of using logical, illogical, and
# Line 749  at the use of logic in Aleader. Line 756  at the use of logic in Aleader.
756  @itemize @bullet  @itemize @bullet
757  @item  @item
758  Aleader is mostly logical.  It is not merely logical, but we have gone  Aleader is mostly logical.  It is not merely logical, but we have gone
759  to all-out to meet the high standards of scientific research.  to all-out to meet the high standard of scientific research.
760    
761  @item  @item
762  Aleader also makes use of pre-conceptual tautology.  To verify the  Aleader makes use of pre-conceptual tautology.  To verify the
763  empathy mapping, we are asked to judge the similarity among a set of  empathy mapping, we are asked to judge the similarity among a set of
764  film clips.  As the clips are expected to evoke a similar feeling, a  film clips.  As the clips are expected to evoke a similar feeling, a
765  tautology is formed.  This tautology is at least partial pre-conceptual  tautology is formed.  This tautology is at least partial pre-conceptual
# Line 760  because film is more or less pre-concept Line 767  because film is more or less pre-concept
767    
768  @end itemize  @end itemize
769    
770  @node Maturity, Names, Logic, Situation Assessment  @node Maturity, Leadership, Logic, Situation Assessment
771  @section Maturity  @section Maturity
772    
773  One who has experienced the wider variety of situations is better  One who has experienced the wider variety of situations is better
# Line 773  Aleader proposes a scheme to classify al Line 780  Aleader proposes a scheme to classify al
780  studying the test structure, a student is guided towards complete  studying the test structure, a student is guided towards complete
781  awareness of the possibilities of individuality.  awareness of the possibilities of individuality.
782    
783  @node Names, The Tao of Leadership, Maturity, Situation Assessment  @node Leadership, Mathematical Inspiration, Maturity, Situation Assessment
784  @section Names  @section Leadership
785    
786  Aleader has at least two meanings:  Aleader has at least two meanings:
787    
# Line 785  It is a short form of ``assessment leade Line 792  It is a short form of ``assessment leade
792  @item  @item
793  It suggests a contrast between ``a leader'' and ``the leader''.  Only  It suggests a contrast between ``a leader'' and ``the leader''.  Only
794  one of us is @emph{the} leader, but we can all be @emph{a} leader.  one of us is @emph{the} leader, but we can all be @emph{a} leader.
795  In other words, i believe that leadership ability is  In other words, we believe that leadership ability is
796  not dependent on the number of followers.  not dependent upon the number of followers.
797  @end itemize  @end itemize
798    
799  @tex  @tex
800  \vfil\penalty10\vfilneg  \vfil\penalty10\vfilneg
801  @end tex  @end tex
802    
 @node The Tao of Leadership, Mathematical Inspiration, Names, Situation Assessment  
 @section The Tao of Leadership  
   
 @uref{http://home.san.rr.com/merel/gnl.html,Tao Te Ching #66}  
   
 @iftex  
 @sp 1  
 @end iftex  
   
803  @display  @display
804  @group  @group
805  The river carves out the valley by flowing beneath it.  The river carves out the valley by flowing beneath it.
# Line 822  They do not contend, and none contend ag Line 820  They do not contend, and none contend ag
820  @end group  @end group
821  @end display  @end display
822    
823  @node Mathematical Inspiration, Empiricism, The Tao of Leadership, Situation Assessment  @node Mathematical Inspiration, Empiricism, Leadership, Situation Assessment
824  @section Mathematical Inspiration  @section Mathematical Inspiration
825    
826  Associated with many discoveries is a far-fetched, entertaining side  Associated with many discoveries is a far-fetched, entertaining side
# Line 836  activate the empathy mechanism? Line 834  activate the empathy mechanism?
834    
835  The utility of an abstract model is whether it provides a one-to-one  The utility of an abstract model is whether it provides a one-to-one
836  mapping between abstract situations and abstract emotions, since we need  mapping between abstract situations and abstract emotions, since we need
837  this mapping for Reconciliation (see the reference manual).  this mapping for reconciliation.
838  So what is the best model to use  So what is the best model to use
839  for recording experience?  By thinking about this question like a  for recording experience?  By thinking about this question like a
840  mathematical equation, a solution is revealed.  mathematical equation, a solution is revealed.
841    
842  @display  @display
843  @math{best model = experience}  best model @math{=} experience
844  (the best model of experience)  (the best model of experience)
845  @end display  @end display
846    
847  Divide both sides of the equation by @emph{competition}.  The  Divide both sides of the equation by @emph{competition}.  The
848  @emph{best} and @emph{competition} cancel out -- these words are  @emph{best} and @emph{competition} cancel out since these words are
849  tightly linked conceptually.  tightly linked conceptually.
850    
851  @display  @display
852  @math{model = experience / competition}  model @math{=} experience @math{/} competition
853  (model of experience separated from competition)  (model of experience separated from competition)
854  @end display  @end display
855    
856  Meaning that the model should try to extract the competition out of  Meaning that the model should try to extract the competition out of
857  experience.  May the best description of competition prevail.  This is  experience.  @emph{May the best description of competition prevail.}
858  the model upon which Aleader is built.  It remains to be seen how well  This is the model upon which Aleader is built.
 this model works.  
859    
860  @node Empiricism, Annotated Bibliography, Mathematical Inspiration, Situation Assessment  @node Empiricism, Summary, Mathematical Inspiration, Situation Assessment
861  @section Empiricism  @section Empiricism
862    
863  No doubt self-realization develops a person.  But not measurable.  Can we @emph{measure} a person's understanding of each of the
864    attention configuration which support divine expression?
865    
866    @table @asis
867    @item self-realization
868    There are some scientific studies which measure brain wave activity
869    during meditation.  There may be some interesting results here
870    in the future.
871    
872    @item detachment
873    We are not familiar with any measures of a person's detachment
874    independent of a person's ability to reach self-realization.
875    
876    @item ideal role-model
877    If we can teach history then we can teach people about ideal role-models.
878    This is straightforward.
879    
880    @item situation assessment
881    We are not aware of any prior attempt to
882    @emph{measure} situation assessment ability.
883    In this way, Aleader is an unprecedented religious tool.
884    For the first time, we have a way of @emph{measuring} witnessing ability.
885    
886    @end table
887    
888  know all about ideal role models -> measurable  @node Summary, Bibliography, Empiricism, Situation Assessment
889    @section Summary
890    
891  money is measurable  Aleader is a religious tool because it supports self-realization.  As a
892    personal success, OK  religious tool, Aleader is approximately as potent as the study of
893    but how much is enough?  ideal-role models.  Aleader is mostly composed of logical statements,
894    it's asymmetric  but the important points are delivered as tautological expressions.
895    fails our philosophical sense  Aleader can help people become mature and develop leadership
896    qualities.  Aleader observes strict adherence to scientific and
897    empirical norms (excepting this monograph :-).
898    
899  What is @emph{new} about Aleader as a religion tool is the ability  @node Bibliography,  , Summary, Situation Assessment
900  to make objective measurements of another saintly quality.  @section Bibliography
901    
902  To what extent am i in the witness state?  How much do i know about the  This section contains a small subset of the written works which
903  witness state?  In the past, these questions were mostly a matter of  have influenced our thought over the years.
 personal introspection.  Now you can objectively measure your witnessing  
 ability as assessment quotient.  
904    
905  AQ  @menu
906    * Not Annotated::
907    * Annotated::
908    * Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi::
909    @end menu
910    
911  @node Summary  @node Not Annotated, Annotated, Bibliography, Bibliography
912  @section Summary  @subsection Not Annotated
913    
914  @c @section References  @itemize @asis
915    @item The Three Pillars of Zen by Roshi Philip Kapleau
916    @end itemize
917    
918  @node Annotated Bibliography, Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi, Empiricism, Situation Assessment  @node Annotated, Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi, Not Annotated, Bibliography
919  @section Annotated Bibliography  @subsection Annotated
920    
921  @table @asis  @table @asis
922  @item ``Cosmic Consciousness'' by Richard Maurice Bucke  @item ``Cosmic Consciousness'' by Richard Maurice Bucke
# Line 897  The first part of this book is an astoni Line 924  The first part of this book is an astoni
924  evolution from the sensual to the conceptual.  The second part of the  evolution from the sensual to the conceptual.  The second part of the
925  book, case studies, is of lesser interest.  book, case studies, is of lesser interest.
926    
 @item The Three Pillars of Zen by Roshi Philip Kapleau  
 A good reference work about Zen Buddhism.  
   
927  @item I Ching by ?  @item I Ching by ?
928  There is a tradition of using dice with the I Ching.  Dice never  There is a tradition of using dice with the I Ching.  Dice never
929  interested me.  What is interesting is the construction of the model.  interested me.  What is interesting is the construction of the model.
# Line 909  meaning of a hexagram is related to the Line 933  meaning of a hexagram is related to the
933  triples.  It is an ingenius design, but now we have computers and we can  triples.  It is an ingenius design, but now we have computers and we can
934  do better.  do better.
935    
936  @item Tao Te Ching by Lao Tze  @item Tao Te Ching by Lao Tze @uref{http://home.san.rr.com/merel/gnl.html,Tao Te Ching #66}
937  To me, this is the ultimate religious work discussing balance between  To me, this is the ultimate religious work discussing balance between
938  opposites.  Yin-Yang is a perfect symbol.  We can see this philosophy in  opposites.  Yin-Yang is a perfect symbol.  We can see this philosophy in
939  action by watching the many wonderful Chinese & Hong Kong martial arts films.  action by watching the many wonderful Chinese & Hong Kong martial arts films.
# Line 935  That's how I synthesized Aleader's idea Line 959  That's how I synthesized Aleader's idea
959    
960  @end table  @end table
961    
962  @node Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi,  , Annotated Bibliography, Situation Assessment  @node Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi,  , Annotated, Bibliography
963  @section Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi  @subsection Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi
964    
965  Shri Mataji invented a new method for teaching self-realization en  Shri Mataji invented a new method for teaching self-realization en
966  masse.  As such, she has made a unique, tremendous and unprecedented  masse.  As such, she has made a unique, tremendous and unprecedented

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