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    2 minutes ago, Shadow_self said:

     

     

     

     

     

     

    I am asking you, in the spirit of peace, nicely to be respectful to people here.

     

    They have been incredibly tolerant of you

     

    I could put a lot of information out there about your teacher, much that would cause you to have a very chasmic shift in your perception of him (and his teacher too). In fact I feel almost obliged to, but I have refrained from doing so (despite the fact it is incredibly on topic).

     

    You'd probably have see it had you not told me, in no uncertain terms to f*** off.

     

    @freeform @anshino23 @Wilhelm @Earl Grey and a few others would tell you, I generally try to help people where I can.

     

    I dont say that as Im some sort of expert (im a beginner imo) but I have been very fortunate to meet good people, good teachers, and most importantly good friends. The only reason I am even posting again is for that very reason. To try and be of service, in whatever little way I can.

     

    You seem overly concerned with hearing your own voice rather than listening to others and learning. Thats fine, except you are  placing yourself in an echo chamber, and cant hear the well meaning words of others (including mine). Believe me when I say this, nobody here wants to see you in a bad position, but you seem hellbent on placing yourself in one

     

    You are making no friends for yourself here

     

    Despite the fact I seen your interaction with one of my teachers, I would have given you the same respect, and probably would have happily pointed you in the direction of someone else who could help you. But you are burning bridges before they are even formed

     

    You were removed from Damos IAA for a reason. You deserved it, 100%.

     

    There is nothing (and I mean nothing at all you can do to defend this).

     

    You are there to learn. That's your job as a student. Nothing else, nothing more

     

    I told you many posts back you had a chip on your shoulder, a bruise on your ego, and you were being taken advantage of. You dont need to believe me (its totally fine if you dont) , but I gain zero by saying this, and zero by interacting with you.

     

    Every harsh word your type, and every malicious scheme your are plotting is hurting yourself primarily

     

    If you want to go about fixing the mistakes you've made. You can make friends here, people will help you. If you just want to hear yourself talk, criticise a person who helps thousands of people and generally generate conflict. Then I suggest you take a good hard look at yourself friend. You may think you are cultivating spirituality, instead you are just feeding your ego

     

    All of this is said in the spirit of perhaps hoping that you might turn a new leaf. Im not going to hold my breath, but I have nothing but well wishes for you friend, despite what you may think

     

    To finish up, my final piece of advice :

     

    Please stop getting in your own way, and use this platform the way it should be used

     

    Meet people, make friends, get introductions, perhaps get introduced to lineages, or steered in the right direction, help someone, let them help you. This is what this forum should be used for.

     

    I look forward to the year ahead, and hopefully meeting some of the friends Ive made here. I hope with some changes you might find yourself in a similar position

     

    Happy Christmas to you and yours! 

    Happy holidays to you as well! I post for the same reasons! 
     

    Like I’ve said, I don’t care how I am viewed. I simply speak it how I see it :) 

  5. Posted · Edited by MetaDao

    13 minutes ago, Nungali said:

     

    Ummmm     ....   :D  

     

    Well ... it   would have been anonymous  ... until you posted about it  ! 

     

     

    Hahha, you suggest I was serious and not simply bluffing to draw anger.
     

    Also, I am still anonymous as only a few on here know who I am :) 

     

    Also, if a YouTuber has videos on weightlifting, stretching, how to do pull-ups, is it illegal to post videos with the same exercises? I think not. This is simply societal morality that tells you it is wrong.

     

    A more serious dilemma, if you are in the wild and someone threatens to kill your family to take your food, is it wrong to kill to prevent it? Sure, it creates karma. But, this is simply self-preservation. A core tenet of Dao.

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    9 minutes ago, Wilhelm said:

    So your plan to get back at the man who called you childish and entitled is to steal his content while knowingly harming your own development because you've got some vague ideal of martyrdom?

    I take it back :P

     

    Not to you, it seems!

    I see you fall into both the second and third categories.

     

    Wanting to appear well-intentioned to your own teacher to gain his approval and willing and able to pay the fees :) 

  9. Posted · Edited by MetaDao

    2 minutes ago, freeform said:


    From what I’ve seen - lots of people know exactly who you are…

     

    And the more you talk, the more you reveal about yourself.

     

    For people wondering why teachers are selective about who they teach - here’s a prime example!

     


    :rolleyes::lol:

     

     

    He reveals his hypocrisy and identity in one post!

     

    Oh, the irony 😜

  10. Posted · Edited by MetaDao

    You see, here are the flaws of your teacher.

     

    He is attached to money, power, and fame.

     

    My solution takes all three of those away, and so, he gets angry calling it deplorable :) 

     

    So, who really, is causing harm to his own practice in this scenario? I’d say it is the one still attached to fame, power, and money who refuses to place others Dao above his own. It goes against the spiritual advice of all past masters.

     

    Those in opposition to such a solution are

    1) Benefitting from the current system 

    2) Currently learning from the teacher in question with enough money to pay the fee

    3) Scared the teacher will kick them out if they share the same view

     

    I am highlighting the flaws of the system. I think they are fairly clear to see. Damo chooses of his own free will to maintain the fee because of his attachments to fame, money, and power.

     

    When someone like me says such things, his personality will get angry because he knows it’s true.

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  13. Posted

    1 hour ago, freeform said:


    While I think teaching your own stuff for free is admirable, doing what you say above would be deplorable… as well as illegal (rightfully so).

     

    I was thinking maybe Damo was a bit rash to kick you out - but his decision seem pretty wise right now!

    Ah just because something is illegal, that makes it wrong?

     

    What about children who must steal to survive? Is such an action karmically wrong or simply ethically wrong according to societal standards?

  14. Posted · Edited by MetaDao

    24 minutes ago, Wilhelm said:

    Mindpath 2.0?

    Lmao! I’m just saying, think about it. Who does it hurt? 
     

    Only thing it hurts is the profit margin of Damo and whoever he is paying. People would still have to pay him for workshops and in person training.

     

    Could even use A.I to replace him with an animated avatar and do voice overs. 
     

    Place all the recorded videos he’s posted on a video streaming service on the blockchain where they can’t be taken down. YouTube alternative. Pretty simple.  
     
    Anyone with the link could access all the public teachings for free. 

     

    Competitive advantage.


    He has used the competitive advantage principle as an inherent marketing tactic. Oh I’m so selfless! I’m giving you these arts I had to pay a shit ton for for a cheaper price than anyone is offering. Competitive advantage marketing tactics.
     

    Wouldn’t harm my practice at all 🤷‍♂️

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  17. Posted · Edited by MetaDao

    12 minutes ago, Wilhelm said:

    Congratulations man! (I think?  Lol not sure whether you're happy)

     

    I wonder now if it's not such a big deal to you whether you'll notice any improvements in your energy levels 👀

     

    FWIW I'm not doing anything esoteric with my partner, but when we got over the initial spike of desire I found sex to be an enjoyable but nonconsequential experience.  

     

    If you're comfortable with the idea I found a useful thing is to bring her to satisfaction without letting yourself get there.  The body seems to retain the benefits of harmonisation pretty well then (though I don't do this every time!  I'd be a pent up prick by now haha).  I don't think it would work if you're not able to settle yourself down afterwards though.  Also this is just personal experience I don't have any science/theory behind it 🤷.  

    Sex is for sure enjoyable. But, to me, spiritual growth is way more import than sex.

     

    Oh yeah, for sure, I’ve had sex without finishing a few times now. Just gotta learn how to take breaks, bring the energy back from the perineum to the Ming men, use the right condoms, ect. Switch positions. You can even get a spray which numbs the sensations on the dick if you never want to finish.


    I’m sure it has harmonizing benefits. I am happy. I am simply sharing relatable experiences as they help others along the path. Even if it is years in the future. Sex is a vehicle for personal growth in a way.
     

    I’d rather have sex 100 times over the next few months and conquer every internal insecurity and fear surrounding sex than to have it pop up later. 

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  18. Posted · Edited by MetaDao

    2 minutes ago, freeform said:


    That’s great!

     

    But how would you force another teacher to do the same?

    I wouldn’t as they have free will.

     

    However, I’d work to persuade them that their current solution might be flawed. 
     

    Competitive advantage is also a good persuasive technique. Why pay for something that elites are paying for when you can get it for free?

     

    For example, I’ve often thought of buying a subscription to the IAA, ripping all the videos, and releasing them on google drive for people to use freely. Maybe not the best decision karmically, but hey, maybe it benefits people 🤷‍♂️

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  19. Posted · Edited by MetaDao

    7 minutes ago, Taomeow said:

     

    Sometimes (often enough) that's a red flag.

    My opinion has been made clear. His system works. He has his flaws. He has his red flags.

     

    Do you feel a calling for spiritual growth and the deeper teachings of Neidan? I think there are smarter ways to go.

     

    There are also much worse ways to go. All in all, he is a decent person and a hell of a teacher. It is good enough for most people. Especially as an entry point.
     

    It is unlikely you will ever become one of his very close students though 🤷‍♂️

  20. Posted · Edited by MetaDao

    5 minutes ago, freeform said:


    That’s fair - and I think they have equal access… yes you might not be able to afford to train with a certain teacher - but there’s certainly another one that you could afford.

     

    Plenty of donation-based teachers around. You can read any book you want for free at a local library…

     

    We have it pretty good!

    Pretty good yes! But, there is room for improvement.

     

    My point is that I would rather teach an extremely poor person than a rich politician like Donald Trump. 
     

    Are we to believe that Donald Trump is more entitled to spiritual growth than the poor people across the world with much greater virtue in this lifetime?

     

    This is unnecessary elitism that is also nonfunctional.

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  21. Posted

    1 minute ago, freeform said:


    I don’t believe that’s true… there’s degrees of equality - but never absolute equality… our experiments with making that happen that have been pretty catastrophic.

     

    Pol Pot was also an enthusiastic idealist like you who disliked elitism…

     

    Well, I too, don’t believe true equality is possible or that it is a good thing. 
     

    I simply think that the elites and non-elites are just as entitled to spiritual growth :) 

  22. Posted · Edited by MetaDao

    Cringeworthy update:

     

    I’ve been having sex with a partner for the past few weeks.
     

    I have basically conquered my fear of underperforming or not being able to satisfy my partner. 
     

    It already has started to feel quite underwhelming. It feels very animalistic and primal. The satisfaction and pleasure gained from it is all so temporary. Sure, you get to understand your own desires and insecurities more, but it doesn’t take too long to overcome them.

     

    First, the insecurities surrounding your body. Not to hard to overcome with a trusting partner. Especially if your body is fairly healthy.

     

    Secondly, for men, getting over the mental block of thinking you won’t last long enough in bed. I’ve certainly had times where I didn’t last too long but now I’ve learned the skill of lasting long enough to satisfy my partner. Something most men must overcome I think. There are solutions for it.

     

    Thirdly, gaining the required skills to give your partner the orgasms necessary and working to understand their desires in the bedroom. Doesn’t take too long. Talking with your partner about your own desires and theirs, you come to a mutual understanding and work around this. 
     

    All in all, I already feel much better about sex and have the confidence to perform whenever I need to. Now, I already feel like I could give it up fairly easily. Doesn’t bring me much. It’s more about making sure my partner is satisfied. Seems like the females get much more pleasure out of it than we do in my experience. 
     

    When I am in the act, my animalistic desires rise to the surface. Most of the pleasure is in the act itself. The act of seeing a woman in pleasure enjoying themselves and knowing you are the one causing these effects. The pleasure of the act is much more than the climax. The climax just feels like a waste.
     

    There goes my Yuan Jing! Now, I am tired and my practice has suffered a setback. At least the girl next to me is satisfied though. All in all, sex doesn’t really feel too great to me. Just a whole cluster fuck of insecurities, desires, traumas, ect.

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  23. Posted · Edited by MetaDao

    3 hours ago, freeform said:

    inheritance… it’s considered that their actions in previous lives have brought this fortune to them. So in a way wealth is actually a sign of virtue - (if only from a previous incarnation.)

    There is truth to this.

     

    But, as westerners, I think we must also recognize the bullshit to it as well. The ‘rich’ and the ‘poor’ exist only because of our current societal systems.

     

    Say, for example, in 10,000 years, society changed to such an extent that capitalism was extinguished and there was universal basic income. Say, the rich had net worth caps and the poor always had enough to sustain themselves in a way that would support spiritual practice. 
     

    Such a notion that wealth is a form of virtue and a sign that people were elite enough to be worthy of spiritual practice would likewise be extinguished.

     

    Karma and virtue exist, sure. But these laws must flow through the systems of reality that we as humans create with free-will.
     

    Teachers decide what to charge and decide what their reasons are for charging.  Based on what you’ve said, you can only truly tell authenticity with great discernment and wisdom.

     

    I recognize both the truth and bullshit behind the motivations of teachers. 
     

    Most of the time, teachers gate practices with money maybe because of their past experiences with their own teachers. Who knows 🤷‍♂️

     

    All I know is that elitism in Neidan is kind of bullshit. There is some truth to it. But, it is also bullshit as well :) 

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  24. Posted · Edited by MetaDao

    21 hours ago, Kaihe said:

    What kind of practices are taught through empowerments in taoism?

    It goes both ways.
     

    Empowerments/Transmissions can be used to help practice in a variety of ways. 
     

    To me, the true bread and butter of the lineages is when practice automatically leads to transmission.
     

    In my opinion, you can reach master level without direct transmissions or empowerments.
     

    If you can align yourself fully with the lineage compass, method and ethical precepts/guidance alone will take you to master level. Transmission will occur automatically.