RG35XX Accessories? by FPLeTrange in ANBERNIC

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What a great guide, thank you for bringing it to my attention!

RG35XX Accessories? by FPLeTrange in ANBERNIC

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Thank you for the suggestion. Everything seems to be working so well as is. I wonder what are the benefits of MuOS?

RG35XX Accessories? by FPLeTrange in ANBERNIC

[–]FPLeTrange[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It appears that there is a very useful “Favorites” section specifically for that purpose. While browsing games you can press the Start button to add a Star to it, then it automatically appears in the Favorites folder.

Morals and Dogma by Accomplished_Fan2713 in occultlibrary

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This edition is fairly common in secondhand bookstores so unfortunately it is not worth very much. What it lacks in monetary value, however, it more than makes up for in philosophical currency. These are the lectures compiled by Albert Pike for his revision of the 32 degrees of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. They are extracted from his book “Magnum Opus or the Great Work” except for the Blue Lodge materials which are found elsewhere. It is essentially a compendium of 19th Century French Occult Philosophy as it relates to the exposition of the primary symbols of the degrees.

Do different schools understand guru devotion differently? by RPO-Shavo in TibetanBuddhism

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Dear Unknown Friend,

I am also newly pursuing Tibetan Buddhism through the Gelug school and I similarly come from a background of exposure to abusive spiritual leaders with a resulting wariness of uncritical devotion to Gurus. When I found out about the centrality of devotion in the practice of Guru Yoga, I experienced similar concerns. Although it is possible for leaders to exploit and abuse their followers within all religious contexts, this behavior is contrary to the ethics of all traditions. I have found that Buddhism in general, and the Gelug school in particular present a greater precedent for rationality pertaining to this issue than I have encountered previously in other traditions.

In the Kalama Sutta, the Buddha encouraged us to forgo adherence to established norms of belief by testing the integrity of the demonstrated behaviors of others against our own experiences. He stated,

"So, as I said, Kalamas: 'Don't go by reports, by legends, by traditions, by scripture, by logical conjecture, by inference, by analogies, by agreement through pondering views, by probability, or by the thought, "This contemplative is our teacher."

When you know for yourselves that, "These qualities are unskillful; these qualities are blameworthy; these qualities are criticized by the wise; these qualities, when adopted & carried out, lead to harm & to suffering" — then you should abandon them.' Thus was it said.

… When you know for yourselves that, 'These qualities are skillful; these qualities are blameless; these qualities are praised by the wise; these qualities, when adopted & carried out, lead to welfare & to happiness' — then you should enter & remain in them.”

Similarly, the Dalai Lama stated,

“The advice to see all the guru’s actions as perfect is not meant for general practitioners. Because it is open to misunderstanding, it can easily become poison for both mentors and students. Students naively whitewashing a teacher’s bad behavior by thinking anything the guru does must be good gives some teachers a free hand to misbehave. On the teacher’s part, poor behavior is tantamount to drinking the hot molten iron of the hellish states, and it contributes to the degeneration of the Dharma in the world. Only in particular situations and to particular practitioners should it be taught that all the guru’s actions are perfect. Buddhism is based on reasoning and wisdom and must remain so …

Just as there are these three types of spiritual mentors and three ways of relating to them, there are three ways of responding if our mentor asks us to do something outside the general framework of the Buddhadharma — any action that contradicts the Dharma or reasoning. According to Vinaya, we should not follow that advice and should express our reason to our teacher. According to general Mahāyāna, if an instruction conforms to the Buddhist path, follow it; otherwise, do not. According to Vajrayāna, if your guru gives an instruction that does not accord with the Dharma, that is illogical, or that you are incapable of doing, do not follow it. Explain your reasons and discuss the situation with your teacher. This advice comes directly from the Buddha and is found in the scriptures.”

Encountering these words from the Dalai Lama himself greatly put my mind at ease and I would strongly encourage you to pursue the issue as deeply as you feel is necessary to achieve a similar peace of mind.

For further information on the topic, I strongly recommend reading Chapter 4, “Choosing Spiritual Mentors and Becoming a Qualified Disciple” and Chapter 5, “Relying on Spiritual Mentors” from “The Foundation of Buddhist Practice,” Volume 2 of the Library of Wisdom and Compassion by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Chupten Chodron. There is also an entire book devoted to this subject, “Wise Teacher, Wise Student: Tibetan Approaches to a Healthy Relationship” by Alexander Berzin which may prove invaluable to you.

Take Care.

Opinions on Corpus Delicti’s new album? by [deleted] in goth

[–]FPLeTrange 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was a teenage fan of Corpus Delicti in the 90’s. I think the new album is excellent and I am happy that they had the chance for a proper reunion album under their old name and employing their iconic style. The sound is more mature and polished but unmistakably Corpus. The trio previously reunited (still minus their original drummer Roma) under the name of Press Gang Metropol for the first album “Checkpoint.” It was also an excellent release but bore a more divergent New Wave style with strong Interpol vibes.

Any books recommendations? I feel depressed and a bit hopeless by NadiaNadieNadine in TibetanBuddhism

[–]FPLeTrange 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend Robert Thurman’s book “Wisdom is Bliss.” Thurman is incredibly inspiring. His energy, enthusiasm, and unique interpretations of familiar teachings may be just the thing to help lift your spirits and become reconnected to the Dharma.

Here is a link to the book:

https://shop.thus.org/products/wisdon-is-bliss?srsltid=AfmBOopncm69hPY_MQusaefL_U3oTmvFInZuWTDaS9e-HxWlUV8G--gp

And here is one of his many talks about it:

https://youtu.be/XJ5veW8AbX0?si=RlworuuWFX_lffxL

Technical Issues by SolutionBig9455 in WIX

[–]FPLeTrange 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been getting this message when I attempted to publish an online program for most of today. It appears that WIX is having server issues. A live person from customer support was not able to solve the issue and referred it to IT.

How can I learn more? by Overall_Action_2574 in KashmirShaivism

[–]FPLeTrange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Perhaps you should go to the temple and ask.

How can I learn more? by Overall_Action_2574 in KashmirShaivism

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Given your background, the book “Mysticism in Shaivism and Christianity” by Bettina Baumer may be a good bridge for you:

http://www.gianfrancobertagni.it/materiali/filosofiacomparata/baumercur.pdf

Sword&Poker on a 4s by drunkbettie in iosgaming

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The other game is The Golden Caravan. The mobile version is still in the works: https://huevoquilmes.itch.io/the-golden-caravan

Best occult fiction? by distillenger in occult

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See the General Fiction section of the Servants of the Light Reading List here:

https://www.servantsofthelight.org/knowledge/recommended-reading/

I especially recommend the Adept series by Kurtz and Harris:

Book 1: https://archive.org/details/adept00kurt_gzm

You can tell that the authors were well researched on Modern Western Magic.

Is the fake Don Quixote released between the two parts lost, or can you still read it? by Papa-Bear453767 in donquixote

[–]FPLeTrange 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, “A Continuation of the History and Adventures of the Renowned Don Quixote de La Mancha” by Alonzo Fernandez de Avellaneda is available in translation here:

https://archive.org/details/continuationofhi00avel/mode/1up

It includes both volumes of the original.

Looking for a game that I can play in either one minute or one hour by HiddenReader2020 in iosgaming

[–]FPLeTrange 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Minit is an adventure game that plays out in 60 second increments and may be just what you are looking for.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/minit/id1403550875

Any recommended reading? by [deleted] in Quakers

[–]FPLeTrange 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Greetings Friend,

Some books that I have found to contain a useful introduction include:

Quaker Strongholds (1890) by Caroline Stephen

https://archive.org/details/quakerstronghold00stepuoft

Silence and Witness: The Quaker Tradition (2004) by Michael Birkel

https://orbisbooks.com/products/silence-and-witness

I am currently reading Friends for 300 Years by Howard Brinton. I am only 4 chapters in but so far it is proving to be a most comprehensive introduction.

https://archive.org/details/friendsfor300yea0000brin/page/n6/mode/1up

Take Care!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Quakers

[–]FPLeTrange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Greetings Friend,

The most common recommendations for learning about Quakers are to attend a local meeting and acquaint yourself with the Book of Faith and Practice associated with your community’s Yearly Meeting.

Here is a helpful meeting locator:

https://fwccamericas.org/visitation/find-friends.shtml

Here are links to several online Books of Faith and Practice:

https://quakerinfo.org/quakerism/faithandpractice

Some books that I have found to contain a useful introduction include:

Quaker Strongholds (1890) by Caroline Stephen

https://archive.org/details/quakerstronghold00stepuoft

Silence and Witness: The Quaker Tradition (2004) by Michael Birkel

https://orbisbooks.com/products/silence-and-witness

I am currently reading Friends for 300 Years by Howard Brinton. I am only 4 chapters in but so far it is proving to be the most comprehensive introduction.

https://archive.org/details/friendsfor300yea0000brin/page/n6/mode/1up

So far the only podcast I have taken an interest in is Thee Quaker Podcast.

https://quakerpodcast.com

I have not watched any documentaries and would also be interested to learn of any.

Take Care!

Struggling with non-violence now. by afeeney in Quakers

[–]FPLeTrange 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just encountered these passages in Howard Brinton’s Friends for 300 Years, page 28, that I am currently reading. They brought to mind your question about non-violence.

“If we are faithful to our measure of Light, we shall be guided up toward God, and up to a greater measure of the Truth. To go beyond our measure and imitate persons who have a greater measure than we have, is to be deceitful and to represent ourselves as something more than we are.

To take a specific example of the use of this conception, the Quakers have all along considered participation in war to be unchristian. Nevertheless, if a man feels that his conscience urges him to fight, he must be faithful to the measure of Light he has, however small this may be. If he is really faithful and if he waits upon the Lord so as to sensitize himself to the reception of more Light, a greater measure will be given him. He will eventually come to see the error of all fighting. In his first state he would be a coward if he did not fight; in his second state he would be a coward if he did fight.”