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by Martyn
Sun Oct 21, 2012 8:50 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Buddhism - a religion for liberals.
Replies: 13
Views: 3235

Buddhism - a religion for liberals.

We all feel a longing for spirituality; yes even atheists. But in the west, we are programmed to be materialists. How to reconcile the two? Buddhism is the closest thing to a materialist religion; it doesn't need a creator god nor a messiah, and we can turn a blind eye to the supernatural s... sorry...
by Martyn
Mon Sep 24, 2012 4:07 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: TENGRIISM
Replies: 13
Views: 5900

Re: TENGRIISM

As far as I understand it "Tengerism" or "Tengriism" is the more modern and preferred way to refer to what is commonly known as "Shamanism." The latter term was coined by western anthropologists and is misleading because it sounds like it's the shamans who are being wor...
by Martyn
Fri Aug 31, 2012 6:21 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Power of Chi
Replies: 3
Views: 1588

Re: Power of Chi

Interesting video thanks for sharing.
by Martyn
Sun Aug 05, 2012 6:49 am
Forum: Lounge
Topic: The olympics :D
Replies: 11
Views: 3347

Re: The olympics :D

VlcImba wrote:Football? i find olympic football rather boring , but i love gymanstics , its just so competitive.
I'm a big footbll fan so I've been enjoying those games, although I agree that Olympic football doesn't compare with the World Cup.
by Martyn
Thu Aug 02, 2012 5:54 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: The olympics :D
Replies: 11
Views: 3347

Re: The olympics :D

i'm not a big fan of the olympics but have been watching some of the football games, i'd like to see bolt in the 100m and also the triathlon, the guys in that event must be amazing athletes.
by Martyn
Tue May 08, 2012 11:49 am
Forum: Media
Topic: Nonlocal Consciousness: An Explanatory Model for the NDE
Replies: 7
Views: 2473

Re: Nonlocal Consciousness: An Explanatory Model for the NDE

Just watched this video and found it really interesting, thanks.
by Martyn
Sun Apr 22, 2012 1:15 pm
Forum: Lounge
Topic: Ways to make money over the internet
Replies: 7
Views: 2327

Re: Ways to make money over the internet

You may find this article helpful. It's intended for businesses looking for online workers, but has links to outsourcing web sites and a little info about each one, so it's useful for the worker too:

http://blog.timedoctor.com/2011/02/22/t ... o-use-them
by Martyn
Sat Apr 14, 2012 11:18 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi All
Replies: 6
Views: 1923

Re: Hi All

Thanks for the welcome :namaste:
by Martyn
Thu Apr 12, 2012 12:21 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi All
Replies: 6
Views: 1923

Hi All

Hi, My name's Martyn and I've been visiting this forum a couple months, and thought it was about time I introduced myself. I've been interested in Buddhism for a few years and read several books on the subject as well as doing (a little) meditation. By coming here I'm hoping to learn from and share ...

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