[FairfieldLife] Prophets Conference
Hagelin Gets Raves, Standing Ovations at Prestigious Prophets Conference in Santa Monica; Will Speak at Next Five Conference Sessions A standing-room-only, overflow crowd of more than 1,000 conference participants cheered and leapt to their feet for three standing ovations during Dr. John Hagelin's presentation at the prestigious Prophets Conference in Santa Monica on February 4-6. Dr. Hagelin electrified the crowd with his talk Creating Peace: The Discovery of the Unified Field and its Practical Application to Prevent Crime, Terrorism, and International Conflict. After his presentation, he was mobbed by the audience, and his book Manual for a Perfect Government sold out in minutes. Participants praised the talk not only for its profound exploration of the nature of reality but also because it offered hope for the future by providing practical, field-tested solutions to society's problems. Dr. Hagelin's presentation also created intense interest among the nation's top philanthropists, who are now exploring ways to help establish large Universities of World Peace in Washington, D.C., and Maharishi Vedic City, Iowa. Students also responded with overwhelming enthusiasm, cheering for the University of World Peace and quickly cleaning out Maharishi University of Management promotional materials after the talk. This year's Prophets Conference sessions focus on the eye-opening new film What the Bleep Do We Know!?, a remarkable exploration of the nature of reality revealed by the latest advances in scientific knowledge. The February conference brought together the movie's scientific commentators, visionaries, actors, and filmmakers to further explore the scientific ideas and research described in the film. Dr. Hagelin is featured in the film, which is gaining an enthusiastic following across the nation and around the world. The film What the Bleep Do We Know!? showcases the latest, most profound discoveries of quantum physicsgiving insight into the ultimate reality, and how we create our own day-to-day reality. These powerful ideas are changing the lives of viewers across the nation, Dr. Hagelin said in his talk. But intellectual discussion is not enough. We must now harness this nationwide awakening to create a peaceful, harmonious, more enlightened world. Only direct, repeatable experience of ultimate reality can create the deep, lasting transformations in the individual and society so urgently needed today. Dr. Hagelin also described the long-range field effects of consciousness generated through collective meditation and confirmed by more than 50 studies to defuse acute societal stress, violence and conflict, and to provide a practical foundation for permanent world peace. He presented the findings of his National Demonstration Project (described in What the Bleep!?) in which 4,000 meditators reduced violent crime in Washington, D.C., and explained the profound mechanisms that account for meditation's large-scale effects on society. He drew upon recent discoveries in consciousness and in physics, including Superstring theory, quantum teleportation, and the newly discovered dark energy that fuels the expansion of the universe. Dr. Hagelin also outlined plans to create a permanent group of 8,000 meditators at a new University of World Peacea flagship university dedicated to the prevention of war and promotion of peace. We are on the threshold of a global transformation to a post-dual, unified field-based civilizationa new world order of affluence and peace based on the knowledge, and direct experience, of the core unity of life in higher states of consciousness, he said. To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[FairfieldLife] Re: THE PRICE OF TM.
Shankaracharya Swaroopanand Saraswati also disputes the validity of the religious title the Shankracharya of Kanchi holds. And note that the latter has the support of Ammachi and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, so go figure... - After a charge of murder, the Shankracharya of Kanchi has now to contend with a question on the validity of the religious title he holds. The aspersion was cast by the Shankyacharya of Dwarka Shardapeeth, Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati on Thursday in a press conference in Varanasi. Kanchi is not among the four recognised peeths established by the Adi Sankaracharya. The constant reference by the media to Jayendra Saraswati as Shankaracharya is an insult to the revered post. He is simply the priest of a religious sect, Swami Saraswati noted. There was also criticism for the various self styled Shankracharyas who were taking up media space to vent their views on the issue. While describing the arrest as unfortunate he noted that it had failed to stir the sentiments of Hindus as he had been arrested in a criminal matter. The followers of Sanatam dharma are shocked by the involvement of one of the guardians of our religion in a crime so heinous. The swami also poured scorn on the BJP for taking up the issue. The party has taken up the issue for vested political interests. It is a ploy to demonstrate to the masses that the party is sympathetic to the sentiments of Hindus. He added that those leaders whose images had been sullied because of their inactivity in the Ram Janmbhoomi case were now trying to cash in on the issue to redeem their standing. --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/25/05 6:44:31 A.M. Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On this very issue, Shankaracharya Swaroopanand Saraswati, a direct disciple of Gurudev was asked:- Q: Brahmananda Saraswati did not charge any fees when he used to initiate? SwaroopanandJi: This is a principle. A quotation from Goswami Tulsidas: The guru who charges or takes money from his disciples in return for initiation, steals disciples property and goes to damnable hell. To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[FairfieldLife] Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati: a reliable source
http://deccanherald.com/deccanherald/dec042004/n20.asp Jayendra Saraswati is no Shankaracharya: Dwarka Shankracharya Lucknow, dhns: After a charge of murder, the Shankracharya of Kanchi has now to contend with a question on the validity of the religious title he holds. The aspersion was cast by the Shankyacharya of Dwarka Shardapeeth Swami Swaroopanand Saraswati on Thursday in a press conference in Varanasi. Kanchi is not among the four recognised peeths established by the Adi Sankaracharya. The constant reference by the media to Jayendra Saraswati as Shankaracharya is an insult to the revered post. He is simply the priest of a religious sect, Swami Saraswati noted. He was however quick to voice his appreciation for the social work done by the Kanchi Kamkoti Mutt under the guidance of Jayendra Saraswati. There was also criticism for the various self styled Shankracharyas who were taking up media space to vent their views on the issue. While describing the arrest as unfortunate he noted that it had failed to stir the sentiments of Hindus as he had been arrested in a criminal matter. The followers of Sanatam dharma are shocked by the involvement of one of the guardians of our religion in a crime so heinous. The swami also poured scorn on the BJP for taking up the issue. The party has taken up the issue for vested political interests. It is a ploy to demonstrate to the masses that the party is sympathetic to the sentiments of Hindus. He added that those leaders whose images had been sullied because of their inactivity in the Ram Janmbhoomi case were now trying to cash in on the issue to redeem their standing. To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[FairfieldLife] Re: Prophets Conference
http://www.greatmystery.org/ --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, akasha_108 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, luzalma1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hagelin Gets Raves, Standing Ovations at Prestigious Prophets Conference in Santa Monica; Will Speak at Next Five Conference Sessions A standing-room-only, overflow crowd of more than 1,000 conference participants cheered and leapt to their feet for three standing ovations during Dr. John Hagelin's presentation at the prestigious Prophets Conference in Santa Monica on February 4- 6. If this were so, and the conference were a big deal, then why didn't any news outlet report on it this -- other than TMO PR people? To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[FairfieldLife] Amma's father
Several incidents took place where Amma's father', Sugunanathan threatens to kill his adversaries, boasting that the law won't touch him as all the government functionaries are the devotees of his daughter. A complaint was filed to the Superintendent of Police, Kollam district by A.K. Manimallika, a former devotee of Amruthananthamayi. She was living with the Matha's parents and Sugunanathan approached her for sexual gratification, on being refused she was beaten up and thrown out of the ashram. In the complaint Manimallika accuses Sugunananthan of threatening to kill her by saying, Even the Prime Minister, and the ministers come and fall upon the feet of my daughter. No one is going to raise a finger against us. Even if we kill you, no one is going to take action. In June, 1998 she filed a complaint to state women's commission as well, but no action was taken so far.' To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[FairfieldLife] I visited Amma's Indian ashram - part I
From someone who visited amma's Ashram: 'I first arrived at Amma's Indian ashram just in time for her birthday celebration. What immediately struck me was the commercial nature of it. There were booths set up all over selling everything from food to Amma laundry soap. My first impression reminded me of the money changers that Christ found in the Great Temple of Jerusalem. Afterwards, I was struck by the materialistic orientation that pervaded the ashram even after the birthday celebration. Westerners were charged a high fee by Indian standards for food and lodging, Lodging meant a spot on the floor of a small room shared usually with 3 or 4 others. Those who wanted privacy could purchase a tiny one room flat for $14,000. This entitles you to your own room while you are at the ashram, but you still have to pay half the room rate while you are there. Unless you continue paying the fee when you leave, the ashram has the usual 3 or 4 others stay in the room whenever you're not there. Guests and residents are also expected to spend time each day rendering service to the ashram. In contrast to this, traditional Indian ashrams do not charge for room and board. Goodwill donations are accepted but not required. At Amma's, everything is run like a business. There is a laundry service, taxi service, travel agency, phone and email service, as well as several stores, all designed to turn a profit for the ashram. Devotees are also charged high fees to travel on jam packed buses when Amma goes on her Indian tours. Food is abysmal, and accommodations usually mean a spot on a cement floor next to dozens of others on such tours. An Indian woman told me that on tour she once yelled out at Amma's request All you people without fathers get back on the bus. What she told me Amma actually said was All you bastards, get back on the bus Amma herself travels on these tours either in her new Mercedes (upgraded from an earlier new one) or her new luxury RV. To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
