March 2006
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Wayne will be giving Talks in Toronto and New York City in April.
The May 2006 week long residential retreat with Wayne on the North Shore of Maui is now nearly fully booked. After the remaining places are filled a waiting list will be created.
(Details below)
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MESSAGE FROM WAYNE
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Hello my loves,
Every time it rains, the ants that live under our house are driven up through
the walls and into our living space. Today, as I often do, I took a broad swipe
at them, killing many. It was a brutal and cold hearted act, one for which I
felt absolutely no remorse. It put me in mind of a statement Ramesh made many
years ago that affected me deeply. He said, "The Universe is not human
hearted." On that particular day the statement was a revelation...I
saw beyond seeing into the unbiased interconnectedness of all things....the
heart of the living paradox.
The notion of God (be it seen as a wise human figure or an impersonal force called Consciousness) is generally associated with benevolence towards humans (except in cases of just punishment for wrongs committed, aka karma). This idea fuels most religions and spiritualities. It echoes in the terms often used for God - "our Father" or "The Beloved". And it is central to the theme that today’s humans are the cutting edge of a great evolution/revolution in Consciousness, be it called the Age of Aquarius or something more modern sounding. Is this True or is it simply another human conceit? Does the Universe actually have a preference? If so, what evidence is there that the preference is for humans? It may be useful to examine these questions for yourself.
We can say with some certainty, Wayne is not ant hearted. Is the Universe human hearted?
With much love,
Wayne
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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WITH RAMESH BALSEKAR
Daily Talks in His Home: 9AM Sindhula, N. Gamadia Rd. #10, Bombay, India
(Helpful info for people planning to visit Ramesh can be found in the Ramesh
Balsekar section of the advaita.org website)
Note that Ramesh will NOT be giving Talks from March 19-March 25. Talks are expected to resume on March 26.
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EVENTS WITH WAYNE LIQUORMAN
Toronto Talks...April 7-9
Contact: Paul Phone: (416) 587-5812 Email: panewton@sympatico.ca
New York City Talks..... April 21-23
Contact: Daniel djhnd@nyc.rr.com or Jim # 718-543-4189
Maui, Hawaii Residential Retreat....May 6-13, 2006
Contact Donna fellowship@advaita.org Phone: 310-376-9636
See: http://advaita.org/aftalks.html
Russia Talks - Moscow and St. Petersburg
...June 9-19, 2006
Contact: Konstantin & Natalia Email: ganga@df.ru Phone: 7-095-422-8901
Amsterdam Talks...June 23-25, 2006
Contact: Ronald ronald.valk@wanadoo.nl
Further details are available on the advaita.org website, http://advaita.org/aftalks.html
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Talks in Wayne's Home
927B Sixth St., Hermosa Beach, CA (check website for times or call 310-376-9636 for a recorded announcement)
These talks are broadcast LIVE over the Internet. Live broadcasts can be accessed free from the advaita.org website thanks to the continuing support of the members.
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THE ADVAITA PRESS STORE
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NEW ON CD
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TWO NEWLY RELEASED CD"S from Ramesh's 1988 visit to the US
Archives 8 - Ramesh S. Balsekar in Hollywood, California / October 1988 Audio
CD $15
Archives 9 - Ramesh S. Balsekar in Hollywood, California / October 1988 Audio CD $15
These CD's are part of the series of recordings made from Ramesh's daily Talks in the home of Henry Dennison in 1988. It is a fascinating look at the similarities and differences in his Teaching as compared to his approach today. (Approx. running times: 80 minutes)
To order click here http://advaita.org/store/index.htm and then Latest
Releases
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NEW BOOKS BY RAMESH!
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Let Life Flow by Ramesh S. Balsekar
It seems Ramesh just keeps getting better and better. This latest offering is clear and to the point. It is truly a wonderful little book, filled with concise insight and inspiration.
Softcover, 100 pages $12.00
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Click here http://advaita.org/store/index.htm or go to the www.advaita.org website, click on Advaita Press Store and then Latest Releases and you will find this item as well as videos about Ramana Maharshi, books and a video about Nisargadatta Maharaj as well as DVD's of both Wayne and Ramesh.
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If you are interested in helping to transcribe some of Wayne's Talks please contact Janet jrmcabney@yahoo.com
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A LIVING GEM FROM RAMESH (previously unpublished)
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Why Is The Sky Blue?
I) Why is the sky blue?
1. Because of "the wave length dependence of Rayleigh light scattering";
2. Because that is the way God wants it to be.
The first is the description of the mechanism of the sky being blue. The second is the direct answer.
II) Why did our side win/lose the match?
1. Because our side played well/badly: our batting was good/bad; our bowling was better/worse, and our fielding was fantastic/atrocious;
2. Because God wanted us to win/lose.
The first is merely the description of the mechanism of the actual play, according to God's Will/ Cosmic Law.
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POEM
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OH, I JUST LOVE THE WORLD THE WAY IT IS
OH, I LOVE PEOPLE
OH, YOU WONDERFUL THINGS
LET'S GO AROUND AND STARE AT EACH OTHER
LET'S PUT OUR HANDS TOGETHER AND SHAKE
LET'S JUST GIVE EACH OTHER EVERYTHING WE HAVE OH, LET'S GO CRAZY WITH LOVE.
-Eyvind Earle