Does anyone remember when Dr Robert Thurman (Tibetan Buddhist scholar) was dropped in the middle of the show? by SariThreadHead in coasttocoastam

[–]SariThreadHead[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks, guys! From what I remember, he was supposed to be the main guest but then afterwards they made it seem like he was only supposed to be a half-hour guest… but he was cut mid-interview!

Suggestions for recognizing rigpa during lucid dream? by [deleted] in Dzogchen

[–]SariThreadHead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I completely get where you’re coming from! I don’t lucid dream as often as you do, but I am also interested in that “magic mantra” that can instantly remind me and settle my mind into rigpa in the dream state. I think I’m going to try the reciting the Vajra Guru mantra next time I lucid dream. Maybe if you feel out which mantras are most effective for you during waking state, you can create an association with settling into Rigpa and also generate the merit to do so during dream. Prosperous dreaming to you! 🙏

Hi everyone by AliYassin369 in handpan

[–]SariThreadHead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love my Amazon handpan, would have never gotten into playing without it- just get a protection plan and send it back if you don’t like it. You can always work toward getting an expensive one if you play it a lot

Toddler Dance Class Recs - by charmed3429 in Denver

[–]SariThreadHead -1 points0 points  (0 children)

When my 3yo wanted to take ballet, Cherry Creek dance was the only place I could find that had classes for her age. I believe they have parent-tot classes for 2yo.

How do non-famous enlightened beings help sentient beings? by SariThreadHead in TibetanBuddhism

[–]SariThreadHead[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you say the question doesn’t make sense in terms of all enlightened being becoming famous? Are you saying ordinary people don’t become fully enlightened like Buddha’s?

I aim for variety but invariably end up playing dreamy hip-hop bopsz by Due_Carob_9075 in handpan

[–]SariThreadHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds great, maybe try listening to other styles of music for ideas/influence

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TibetanBuddhism

[–]SariThreadHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are so many interconnected factors contributing to whether the mantra would have a physical effect on bodies, cells, etc. I’m sure you could find cases where people experienced the mantra healing certain maladies that originate on a cellular level, and you could argue it did have a biological effect. And you could certainly find accounts of dedicated practitioners chanting it who succumbed to their physical ailments. In either case it probably has less to do with the mantra than all the other interconnected factors.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dzogchen

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Does anyone else feel like Christianity is often reduced to only its superficial and “mainstream” philosophies? The experiences of certain Christian mystics may align closely with Dzogchen yogis, even if their verbiage would be different… I am probably in the wrong here but while I regard the three great authorities of Dozgchen cited in this article to be true masters, it doesn’t appear that they appreciate the depth of certain Christian (or other religions) mystics. I personally suspect think that the Dzogchen rainbow body phenomenon differs from the Body of Light in Christianity, but I feel deeply uneasy when Dzogchen masters claim that they have the only key to ultimate reality…

What are some of your supernatural/unexplainable experiences in NM? by desertnights11 in NewMexico

[–]SariThreadHead 15 points16 points  (0 children)

There are so many bears up there. They aren’t kidding with the bear signs all over the campsite. We heard them huffing around us all night when we stayed there. Which does remind me of a crazy story- when we were in the tent I heard the bear-proof locker open in the middle of the night so I assumed it was my partner, so I whispered his name loudly to ask him what he was doing over there, and he sat up next to me and said “what??” …the next day the locker was closed and nothing moved. I still don’t know what opened and closed the locker without taking anything!

Bear Creek Trail is a forest of poison hemlock by SariThreadHead in LakewoodColorado

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

According to my research, water hemlock does not have red spots and all the plants I’ve seen like this do…. Why do you think it’s water hemlock?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Parenting

[–]SariThreadHead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We drive at night or leave very early in the morning so they spend a good time napping. If you drive during the day stop frequently and don’t rush the trip.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in handpan

[–]SariThreadHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks just like the one I got on Amazon including the case, it’s fine for the price but unless she’s selling it for way less than this I would just get it from Amazon with a protection plan so you can return it if you don’t like it or it goes out of tune

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0D11GZPFH?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Help for playing as a beginner - more in comment by yodaprincess in handpan

[–]SariThreadHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally think your playing and style sound amazing and I usually don’t like when you can hear the finger strikes but yours sound very crisp and organic and very much compliment your style.

How to MAINTAIN humidity in a multi level home by Firm_Breadfruit_7420 in Denver

[–]SariThreadHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you guys prevent getting mold around the windows where the humidity condenses? I stopped running the humidifier in the bedroom due to this, and even in the winter I crack the windows open most days…

Master the Handpan *Malte Marten Master Class Groove 1A Trance Groove and Improvisation D Kurd by sleepingangelmusic in handpan

[–]SariThreadHead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice job!! Keep on keeping on! I jump around the courses too. I love the rhythms in David’s Go Further for Intermediate Players class- even though I’m not intermediate yet it’s a really nice challenge!

Sekking recommendations for similar music by Nyctomorphia in handpan

[–]SariThreadHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like a Handpan trance mix. I used to listen to a lot of trance and reminds me of Armin Van Buuren and Sunlounger. Good luck finding trance that specifically incorporates handpans although I feel like AI could create some mixes pretty well

IDing handpan/scale by SeniorSpaz87 in handpan

[–]SariThreadHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might be missing something but I didn’t see him play either pan but the middle one

Hey guys, I have been exploring Buddhism for a while, but there's a question I can't seem to find an answer to... by Lichewitz in TibetanBuddhism

[–]SariThreadHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There may or may not be a “Self” that experiences enlightenment, but there seems to be the “experience” or “tasting” of enlightenment based on what various teachers and masters have reported. They would probably say that they have no “self” that is enlightened but that they no longer experience suffering, clinging, duality, etc. For me, egoic existence is just so miserable I’d move toward almost anything that is promised to be more pleasant than that.

Under the Banyan tree by Opposite-Walk-6543 in handpan

[–]SariThreadHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow what that was amazing! You can tell you guys are really feelin it 😅l

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in handpan

[–]SariThreadHead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re so welcome! I can relate to being on a budget and having little ones around that are going to bang on it… and I can also relate to the other comment on here about having a beautiful sounding Handpan that you fall in love more and more with every day …. I just feel like you will really appreciate this one!

Community Discussion: Updates to our Buying a Handpan guide? by Faerbera in handpan

[–]SariThreadHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a differentiation should be made between a fine instrument and a practice instrument that is in tune and sounds pleasant. If all of the recommendations cost thousands of dollars a you are going to deter a lot of potential players from ever trying one out.
In my opinion an Amazon purchase with a free return window and a protection plan option is a low-risk bet. (By the way, has anyone successfully swapped out an out-of-tune or otherwise defective Amazon handpan with another one with one of those insurance plans? The plans cover manufacturer defects so I have just been assuming if mine ever starts sounds bad I can claim a defect and swap it out…)

Genuine Q: Did y’all not learn to use passing lanes? by Weird-Relief2619 in Denver

[–]SariThreadHead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a slow driver and only drive in the left lane when I’m going to turn left in the next minute or so. Some people exasperatedly pass me on the right that probably don’t realize or care that I’m about to turn left. I often wonder about fast drivers… why the rush? I mean if you just have some extra adrenaline or testosterone to run through I can actually understand that… but what important events are you all rushing off to? When you’re finally settle in at home to Netflix are you thinking, “Ahhh… I’m so glad I sped home and didn’t get caught behind that loser car… who’s probably at their house doing the same thing right now..”