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Breakdowns or breakthroughs, sounds like crossing the abyss in western occultism. You make it or you don't and welcome madness.

More interesting information on Theosis.

Does the UDT relate to 'space' or an absence of the personal self? I can see peering into this level could be dangerous to those who still derive their sense of self from the constructed ego.

Dear Daniel, Please do not apologize. Although I know nothing also, you're very welcome here. I understand your original question, and it is a good one, however I cannot answer it as I do not belong to a Daoist lineage. However attachment is clearly stated in Buddhisms 4 Noble Truths, being in the second noble truth - Its interesting that a distinction is made between desire and attachment. My question to you is, what about a desire for freedom through spiritual practices? Without a desire to free ourselves from bondage, how can we start the journey to be free?

I believe he made a video about Tao Bums but it looks like it has been deleted along with all the airsoft videos he had.

I think one should look at the reason behind why you have a fascination as mentioned in the quote above. Is it an energetic imprint from a past experience? Try and think back to the earliest memory when you remember having this fascination. If you dream about the fascination, good, look for clues. There is nothing wrong with it, however, instead of this fascination leading you, find out why it wants to lead you in this direction.

Its possible depending on the way in that the mind made the discovery.

It's much easier when you 'are' the present moment, instead of trying to be in the present moment. In fact, the present moment is inescapable, so why expend effort trying to capture something you already are. Again, the present moment is you, including everything.

The present moment is you.

I have felt the earth shaking numerous times and thought the same. However it was, as others suggested, an internal energy state.

The thump in your head I think is a good sign. I had a similar experience too.

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