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hope to answer this question. However, first we will dive into an |
hope to answer this question. However, first we will dive into an |
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exploration of the fundamental beliefs upon which Aleader is built. |
exploration of the fundamental beliefs upon which Aleader is built. |
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There is no exit beyond this point. @strong{You have been warned!} |
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* Categories of Feeling:: |
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* Compassion:: |
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* Summary:: |
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* Bibliography:: |
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commandment, ``thou shall not kill.'' We must also question ourselves, |
commandment, ``thou shall not kill.'' We must also question ourselves, |
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what is good for society? Accordingly, we propose that jihad means: |
what is good for society? Accordingly, we propose that jihad means: |
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``kill the enemies of Allah within ourselves.'' In other words, as a |
``kill the enemies of Allah within ourselves.'' In other words, as a |
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fanatical Muslim, I should interpret jihad as ``I should try to |
fanatical Muslim, I must interpret jihad as ``I promise to |
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eliminate my inclination for violence and stupidity.'' |
eliminate my inclination for violence and stupidity.'' |
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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 |
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* Logic in Aleader:: |
* Logic in Aleader:: |
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@end menu |
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@node Logical |
@node Logical, Illogical, Logic, Logic |
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@subsection Logical |
@subsection Logical |
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Logic can be used to develop philosophical world-models which advocate |
Logic can be used to develop philosophical world-models which advocate |
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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 |
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the time. |
the time. |
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Perhaps logic is a useful vehicle for delivering background information. |
Perhaps logic is useful for delivering background information. |
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Humans are particularly fond of logic. It is absorbed readily. |
Humans are particularly fond of logic. It is absorbed readily. |
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However, it seems perilous to rely on implication or inference as |
However, it seems perilous to @emph{rely} on implication or inference as |
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a delivery medium for the main points of a religious teaching. |
a delivery medium to carry across the main points of a religious teaching. |
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@node Illogical |
@node Illogical, Tautological, Logical, Logic |
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@subsection Illogical |
@subsection Illogical |
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Zen Buddhism has experimented extensively with logically intractable |
Zen Buddhism has experimented extensively with logically intractable |
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``Has a dog Buddha-nature or not?'' Joshu retorted ``Mu!'' |
``Has a dog Buddha-nature or not?'' Joshu retorted ``Mu!'' |
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@end itemize |
@end itemize |
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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 |
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aspirant of self-realization is constantly involved in a logical |
koans: The typical aspirant of self-realization is constantly involved in a |
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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 |
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by force of will. His addiction to mentation is preventing the |
mentation by force of will. His addiction to mentation is preventing |
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experience of self-realization. If the logical process can be throttled |
the experience of self-realization. If the logical process can be |
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then self-realization will have a chance to occur. Therefore, let us |
throttled then self-realization will have a chance to occur. Therefore, |
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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. |
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Thereby, the aspirant's logic will fail enough times that his reliance |
Thereby, the aspirant's logic will fail enough times that his reliance |
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on logic will diminish. |
on logic will diminish. |
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do is suggest caution. Care should be taken when entertaining illogical |
do is suggest caution. Care should be taken when entertaining illogical |
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assertions, especially illogical assertions of religious significance. |
assertions, especially illogical assertions of religious significance. |
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@node Tautological |
@node Tautological, Logic in Aleader, Illogical, Logic |
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@subsection Tautological |
@subsection Tautological |
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Perhaps the simplest religious tautology is: |
Perhaps the simplest religious tautology is: |
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Despite the logical vacuity of the assertion, we feel like there is |
Despite the logical vacuity of the assertion, we feel like there is |
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suggestion of some majestic ineffable. Perhaps tautology is a good vehicle |
suggestion of some majestic ineffable. Perhaps tautology is a good vehicle |
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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 |
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example.@footnote{Strictly speaking, the logical operation of our |
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tautological expressions is @emph{unification}, not equality. We |
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speak in terms of tautology because unification |
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is a relatively new logical operation.} |
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In this case, there are 108 equivalences: |
In this case, there are 108 equivalences: |
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@display |
@display |
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Hinduism is a polytheistic religion. No doubt there are many Gods in |
Hinduism is a polytheistic religion. No doubt there are many Gods in |
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Hinduism. However, we can consider all these Gods to be different |
Hinduism. However, we can consider all these Gods to be different |
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personalities of a single God by collecting them into a tautological |
personalities of a single God by collecting them into a tautological |
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equation. In fact, I believe that this is the only sensible way to |
expression. Furthermore, our opinion is that this is the only sensible |
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understand Hinduism, as a monotheistic religion which makes extensive |
way to understand Hinduism, as a monotheistic religion which makes |
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use of tautology. |
extensive use of tautology. |
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One more variation of religious tautology includes pre-conceptual |
One more variation of religious tautology includes pre-conceptual |
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elements. The idea is to trigger tautology pre-conceptually, before any |
elements. The idea is to trigger tautology pre-conceptually, before any |
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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 |
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vehicle for religion. Perhaps the only difficulty with tautology is |
vehicle for religion. Perhaps the only difficulty with tautology is |
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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 |
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significance. |
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@node Logic in Aleader |
@node Logic in Aleader, , Tautological, Logic |
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@subsection Logic in Aleader |
@subsection Logic in Aleader |
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We have discussed the pros & cons of using logical, illogical, and |
We have discussed the pros & cons of using logical, illogical, and |
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@itemize @bullet |
@itemize @bullet |
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@item |
@item |
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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 |
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to all-out to meet the high standards of scientific research. |
to all-out to meet the high standard of scientific research. |
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@item |
@item |
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Aleader also makes use of pre-conceptual tautology. To verify the |
Aleader makes use of pre-conceptual tautology. To verify the |
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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 |
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tautology is formed. This tautology is at least partial pre-conceptual |
tautology is formed. This tautology is at least partial pre-conceptual |
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768 |
@end itemize |
@end itemize |
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@node Maturity, Names, Logic, Situation Assessment |
@node Maturity, Leadership, Logic, Situation Assessment |
771 |
@section Maturity |
@section Maturity |
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|
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One who has experienced the wider variety of situations is better |
One who has experienced the wider variety of situations is better |
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 |
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|
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@node Names, The Tao of Leadership, Maturity, Situation Assessment |
@node Leadership, Mathematical Inspiration, Maturity, Situation Assessment |
784 |
@section Names |
@section Leadership |
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|
786 |
Aleader has at least two meanings: |
Aleader has at least two meanings: |
787 |
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@item |
@item |
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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. |
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In other words, i believe that leadership ability is |
In other words, we believe that leadership ability is |
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not dependent on the number of followers. |
not dependent upon the number of followers. |
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@end itemize |
@end itemize |
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@section The Tao of Leadership |
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@display |
@display |
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@group |
@group |
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The river carves out the valley by flowing beneath it. |
The river carves out the valley by flowing beneath it. |
820 |
@end group |
@end group |
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@end display |
@end display |
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@node Mathematical Inspiration, Empiricism, The Tao of Leadership, Situation Assessment |
@node Mathematical Inspiration, Empiricism, Leadership, Situation Assessment |
824 |
@section Mathematical Inspiration |
@section Mathematical Inspiration |
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|
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Associated with many discoveries is a far-fetched, entertaining side |
Associated with many discoveries is a far-fetched, entertaining side |
834 |
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|
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. |
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|
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 |
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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. |
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|
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) |
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@end display |
@end display |
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|
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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.} |
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the model upon which Aleader is built. It remains to be seen how well |
This is the model upon which Aleader is built. |
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this model works. |
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859 |
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|
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@node Empiricism, Annotated Bibliography, Mathematical Inspiration, Situation Assessment |
@node Empiricism, Summary, Mathematical Inspiration, Situation Assessment |
861 |
@section Empiricism |
@section Empiricism |
862 |
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|
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No doubt self-realization develops a person. But not measurable. |
Can we @emph{measure} a person's understanding of each of the |
864 |
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attention configuration which support divine expression? |
865 |
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|
866 |
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@table @asis |
867 |
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@item self-realization |
868 |
|
There are some scientific studies which measure brain wave activity |
869 |
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during meditation. There may be some interesting results here |
870 |
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in the future. |
871 |
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|
872 |
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@item detachment |
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We are not familiar with any measures of a person's detachment |
874 |
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independent of a person's ability to reach self-realization. |
875 |
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|
876 |
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@item ideal role-model |
877 |
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If we can teach history then we can teach people about ideal role-models. |
878 |
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This is straightforward. |
879 |
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|
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@item situation assessment |
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We are not aware of any prior attempt to |
882 |
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@emph{measure} situation assessment ability. |
883 |
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In this way, Aleader is an unprecedented religious tool. |
884 |
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For the first time, we have a way of @emph{measuring} witnessing ability. |
885 |
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|
886 |
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@end table |
887 |
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|
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know all about ideal role models -> measurable |
@node Summary, Bibliography, Empiricism, Situation Assessment |
889 |
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@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 |
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|
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 |
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|
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 |
|
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ability as assessment quotient. |
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904 |
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905 |
AQ |
@menu |
906 |
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* Not Annotated:: |
907 |
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* Annotated:: |
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* Mataji Shri Nirmala Devi:: |
909 |
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@end menu |
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911 |
@node Summary |
@node Not Annotated, Annotated, Bibliography, Bibliography |
912 |
@section Summary |
@subsection Not Annotated |
913 |
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|
914 |
@c @section References |
@itemize @asis |
915 |
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@item The Three Pillars of Zen by Roshi Philip Kapleau |
916 |
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@end itemize |
917 |
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|
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 |
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 |
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|
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@item The Three Pillars of Zen by Roshi Philip Kapleau |
|
|
A good reference work about Zen Buddhism. |
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|
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. |
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 |
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|
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. |
959 |
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|
960 |
@end table |
@end table |
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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 |
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|
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 |