Saturday, 20 January 2018
Wednesday, 17 January 2018
Air Supply - Making Love Out Of Nothing At All
THE BEATING OF MY HEART IS A DRUM, AND IT'S LOST AND IT'S LOOKING FOR A RHYTHM LIKE YOU
YOU CAN TAKE THE DARKNESS FROM THE PIT OF THE NIGHT AND TURN INTO A BEACON BURNING ENDLESSLY BRIGHT
(2:25)
Irene Cara - Flashdance What A Feeling (Official Music Video)
(1:26)
NOW I HEAR THE MUSIC
CLOSE MY EYES, I AM RHYTHM
IN A FLASH, IT TAKES HOLD OF MY HEART !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a feeling! Being's believing!
I can ham it up!!
Now I'm dancing for my life!
What a feeling
What a feeling! (I AM MUSIC NOW!)
Being's believing! (I AM RHYTHM NOW!!)
Pictures come alive !
You can dance right through your life !!!!!!!!!!!
What a feeling! (I can really ham it up!)
What a feeling!
(Pictures come alive when I call!)
I can ham it up! (I can really ham it up!)
Ham it up! (Pictures come alive when I call!)
(Call, call ,call, call
(I changed some of the lyrics above to: I can ham it up & I can really ham it up)
NOW I HEAR THE MUSIC
CLOSE MY EYES, I AM RHYTHM
IN A FLASH, IT TAKES HOLD OF MY HEART !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a feeling! Being's believing!
I can ham it up!!
Now I'm dancing for my life!
What a feeling
What a feeling! (I AM MUSIC NOW!)
Being's believing! (I AM RHYTHM NOW!!)
Pictures come alive !
You can dance right through your life !!!!!!!!!!!
What a feeling! (I can really ham it up!)
What a feeling!
(Pictures come alive when I call!)
I can ham it up! (I can really ham it up!)
Ham it up! (Pictures come alive when I call!)
(Call, call ,call, call
(I changed some of the lyrics above to: I can ham it up & I can really ham it up)
Monday, 15 January 2018
11.2.6 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #11. Buddhism, post #7: My argument in the past, for it being acceptable for me to play a certain military tank game, while professing I am a Buddhist.
Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #11. Buddhism, post #7 (11.2.6):
This was my argument in the past, for it being acceptable for me to play a certain military tank videogame -- flyordie.com's 'Tanx' game -- while professing to be a Buddhist:
... the game does not have even virtual images of people being killed, but just virtual tanks getting destroyed. There is no physical killing, it's just a virtual game.
The source post of that argument is:
https://samsarictravelling.blogspot.ca/2015/10/tanxin-on-internet-world-parody-of.html
10.2.5 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #10. Buddhism, post #6: The book 'Good Question, Good Answer' by Bhante Dhammika.
Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #10. Buddhism, post #6 (10.2.5):
About the book 'Good Question, Good Answer' by Bhante Dhammika, at the website:
This little book had been in print continually since 1987 and has gone through hundreds of editions. At present it is also available in 36 languages and continues to have a world-wide readership. Please feel free to reprint this book, or reproduce all or parts of it any way you think suitable.
https://www.bhantedhammika.net/good-question-good-answer
About the book 'Good Question, Good Answer' by Bhante Dhammika, at the website:
This little book had been in print continually since 1987 and has gone through hundreds of editions. At present it is also available in 36 languages and continues to have a world-wide readership. Please feel free to reprint this book, or reproduce all or parts of it any way you think suitable.
https://www.bhantedhammika.net/good-question-good-answer
9.4.1 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #9. Western knowledge and Science, post #2: Seamounts, and Mauna Kea is taller than Mount Everest.
Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #9. Western knowledge and Science, post #2 (9.4.1):
Seamount definition:
A seamount is a mountain rising from the ocean seafloor that does not reach to the water's surface (sea level), and thus is not an island, islet or cliff-rock.Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seamount
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The Hawaiian–Emperor seamount chain is a mostly undersea mountain range in the Pacific Ocean that reaches above sea level in Hawaii.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaiian%E2%80%93Emperor_seamount_chain
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Geologically, the main Hawaiian Islands and the Northwest Hawaiian Islands were formed by ‘hotspot’ volcanism that continues today on the island of Hawai‘i. The main Hawaiian Islands are all considered “high” islands, being significantly raised above sea level, and most exhibit both lush mountains and arid plains. The eight islands are: Hawai‘i, Maui, Koho‘olawe, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i, O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau.
Image above: Hawaiian Islands
Source: http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/pibhmc/cms/data-by-location/main-hawaiian-islands/
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Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano on the island of Hawaii.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauna_Kea
Image above: Location of Mauna Kea.
Source: https://volcano.si.edu/volcano.cfm?vn=332030
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Mount Everest: Highest Altitude
Almost everyone calls Mount Everest "the highest mountain in the world," and climbers from everywhere travel to Everest hoping to earn the distinction of climbing the "World's Highest."What does "world's highest" really mean?
Mount Everest is called the world's highest mountain because it has the "highest elevation above sea level." We could also say that it has the "highest altitude."
The peak of Mount Everest is 8,850 meters (29,035 feet) above sea level. No other mountain on Earth has a higher altitude. However, some mountains might be considered "taller" (with taller being "the total vertical distance between their base and their summit").
Image above: Everest from Gokyo Ri: A clear-sky view of the Mount Everest summit through a telephoto lens from the summit of Gokyo Ri. Image © iStockphoto / Grazyna Niedzieska.
Mauna Kea: Tallest Mountain
Mauna Kea has an altitude of 4,205 meters (13,796 feet) - much lower than Mount Everest. However, Mauna Kea is an island, and if the distance from the bottom of the nearby Pacific Ocean floor to the peak of the island is measured, then Mauna Kea is "taller" than Mount Everest.Mauna Kea is over 10,000 meters tall compared to 8,850 meters for Mount Everest - making it the "world's tallest mountain."
Image above: Tallest Mountain: The base of Mauna Kea is about 6000 meters below sea level, and the summit is about 4000 meters above sea level. The distance between the foot of the mountain and the summit is about 10,000 meters. This makes Mauna Kea the "tallest" mountain in the world.
Image above: Astronomical Observatories on Mauna Kea: The summit of Mauna Kea holds other distinctions. In addition to being the summit of the world's "tallest" mountain, it is also the home of the world's largest astronomical observatory. At an elevation of nearly 14,000 feet above sea level, the observatory is above 40% of Earth's atmosphere. The atmosphere above the mountain is extremely dry and almost cloud-free. This makes it an ideal location for an observatory. And, yes, that is snow on the ground in Hawaii - the altitude is high enough and cold enough to accumulate snow. Photo © iStockphoto / GeorgeBurba.
Source: https://geology.com/records/highest-mountain-in-the-world.shtml
Image above: Scoria and cinder cones on Mauna Kea's summit in winter
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauna_Kea
Image above: Mauna Kea
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaiian%E2%80%93Emperor_seamount_chain
Sunday, 14 January 2018
8.2.4 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #8. Buddhism, post #5: Movies of a spiritual nature I wish to note.
Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #8. Buddhism, post #5 (8.2.4):
Movies of a spiritual nature I wish to note:
1. The Razor's Edge (dramatic film)
The Razor's Edge is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham. The book was first published in 1944. ... The book was twice adapted into film, first in 1946 starring Tyrone Power and Gene Tierney, and Herbert Marshall as Maugham and Anne Baxter as Sophie, and then a 1984 adaptation starring Bill Murray.
***Spoiler Alert!*** Do not read the source Wikipedia article that is linked to below -- or instead, be careful in reading it -- or it will give the movie away. Instead, if you can, watch it here for a price they ask: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+razor%27z+edge
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Razor%27s_Edge
Movies of a spiritual nature I wish to note:
1. The Razor's Edge (dramatic film)
The Razor's Edge is a novel by W. Somerset Maugham. The book was first published in 1944. ... The book was twice adapted into film, first in 1946 starring Tyrone Power and Gene Tierney, and Herbert Marshall as Maugham and Anne Baxter as Sophie, and then a 1984 adaptation starring Bill Murray.
***Spoiler Alert!*** Do not read the source Wikipedia article that is linked to below -- or instead, be careful in reading it -- or it will give the movie away. Instead, if you can, watch it here for a price they ask: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+razor%27z+edge
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Razor%27s_Edge
The Razor's Edge (1984 film): The Razor's Edge is an adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham's 1944 novel The Razor's Edge. It stars Bill Murray (who also co-writes), ...
***Spoiler Alert!*** Do not read the source Wikipedia article that is
linked to below -- or instead, be careful in reading it --or it will give the movie away. Instead, if you can,
watch it here for a price they ask: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+razor%27z+edge
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Razor%27s_Edge_(1984_film)
2. The Love Guru (romantic comedy film)
The Love Guru is a 2008 American romantic comedy film directed by Marco Schnabel in his directorial debut, written and produced by Mike Myers, ...
***Spoiler Alert!*** Do not read the source Wikipedia article that is linked to below -- or instead, be careful in reading it --or it will give the movie away. Instead, if you can, watch it here for a price they ask: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=the+love+guru
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Love_Guru
Thursday, 11 January 2018
Images of France and London.
The radicals from the French Revolution controlled Paris until 1799, then Napoleon Bonaparte seized power. Napoleon erected many military monuments including the Arc de Triomphe.
Source: https://terrys-daventures.com/2017/06/05/a-dash-through-france-and-england-2017-part-5-paris-continued/
London (according to image file name)
Source: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1362266
Tuesday, 2 January 2018
7.2.3 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #7. Buddhism, post #4: Three new teachers, and one new secular teacher I want to show gratitude.
Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #7. Buddhism, post #4 (7.2.3):
I would like to show gratitude to three new buddhist teachers, and one secular teacher, to me, that I have got something(s) (each, either from their writing or video; won't say) that helped me to become the happy person at present:
First new teacher:
Tathālokā Bhikkhunī, Founding Abbess (Sanghatheri), Preceptor
(Pavattini-Upajjhaya) at Dhammadharini
Second new teacher:
Ajahn Jayasaro
Third new teacher:
The new secular teacher:
Thursday, 28 December 2017
Contents page of 'Wisdom and Knowledge Series'
Contents page of 'Wisdom and Knowledge Series'
1.1 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #1. Hinduism, post #1: Autobiography of a Yogi
2.2 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #2. Buddhism, post #1: From the 'Dhammapada'
3.3 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #3. Taoism, post #1: The Wandering Taoist
4.2.1 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #4. Buddhism, post #2: my answer to a Yahoo! Answers question
5.4 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #5. Western knowledge and Science, post #1: 'The Happiness Advantage' by Shawn Achor
6.2.2 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #6. Buddhism, post #3: Accidents analyzed.
7.2.3 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #7. Buddhism, post #4: Three new teachers, and one new secular teacher I want to show gratitude.
8.2.4 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #8. Buddhism, post #5: Movies of a spiritual nature I wish to note.
9.4.1 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #9. Western knowledge and Science, post #2: Seamounts, and Mauna Kea is taller than Mount Everest.
10.2.5 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #10. Buddhism, post #6: The book 'Good Question, Good Answer' by Bhante Dhammika.
11.2.6 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #11. Buddhism, post #7: My argument in the past, for it being acceptable for me to play a certain military tank game, while professing I am a Buddhist.
12.2.7 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #12. Buddhism, post #8: Lower abdominal breathing, my Majjhima Nikaya 19 way, and How To Keep One’s Eyes In Healthy Condition.
36.2.19.4 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #36. Buddhism, post #20.4: CONTINUATION OF Dhamma Wheel message board discussion: extreme bliss feeling without body awareness
37.5.1.1 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #37. Things of the world, post #2.1: More Ronettes stuff
38.2.20 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #38. Buddhism, post #21: From a 'Dhamma Wheel' message board discussion: My reply to the question 'Where is iddhi?'
39.2.21 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #39. Buddhism, post #22: supernatural powers
40.2.21.1 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #40. Buddhism, post #22.1: CONTINUATION OF supernatural powers
41.2.22 Wisdom and Knowledge Series, post #41. Buddhism, post #23: Example of how to search Theravada Buddhism's holy scriptures.
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Although the above 'Contents page of the Wisdom and Knowledge Series' is dated December 28, 2017, it is up to date in all the posts that comprise the 'Wisdom and Knowledge Series' up to the present (today is October 3, 2019).
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