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Buddhist meditation (the four jhana states)

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And what is Right Concentration?

[i] Here, the monk, detached from sense-desires, detached from unwholesome states, enters and remains in the first jhana (level of concentration, Sanskrit: dhyāna), in which there is applied and sustained thinking, together with joy and pleasure born of detachment;
[ii] And through the subsiding of applied and sustained thinking, with the gaining of inner stillness and oneness of mind, he enters and remains in the second jhana, which is without applied and sustained thinking, and in which there are joy and pleasure born of concentration;
[iii] And through the fading of joy, he remains equanimous, mindful and aware, and he experiences in his body the pleasure of which the Noble Ones say: “equanimous, mindful and dwelling in pleasure”, and thus he enters and remains in the third jhana;
[iv] And through the giving up of pleasure and pain, and through the previous disappearance of happiness and sadness, he enters and remains in the fourth jhana, which is without pleasure and pain, and in which there is pure equanimity and mindfulness.

This is called Right Concentration.

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This is a description of the first four states of Buddhist meditation or ‘concentration’, as it is sometimes translated. This is the eighth element of the Noble Eightfold Path. What is meant in this description is very clear. It is pure religious practice, the essence of prayer and contemplation. It is that which leads to the ‘presence of God’ in Christian mysticism. It is communion with the Divine, the experience of transcendent Cosmic Consciousness that underlies and oversees our small consciousnesses. The Buddha taught a path of ethical purity, diligent mindfulness and non-attachment to anything that detracts from a clear mind, an unencumbered mind. In this sense, Buddhism is a pristine spiritual elixir with no added vocabularies, stories, beliefs or ornamentation. The ‘going out’ or ‘cessation’ of all hindrances to achieving jhana and samadhi states is nirvana. In this sense, Buddhism is a universal religion that focuses directly on the goal of all ethical religious practice—direct knowledge and communion with ______; use your own word(s) for that. ABN

A brutal fact clearly stated

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This is profoundly true. The Western failure to understand human savagery and differences in ethics and morality is a root cause of the downfall of the West. At one end of the spectrum of savagery are deranged savages as described above. At the other end are deranged savages who act in groups. The most sophisticated and dangerous group at this end of the spectrum is Jewish Supremists who are very clearly pursuing a strategy of lethal parasitism against the West and also annihilation of all of their perceived enemies, which will include the West once we have helped them destroy their neighbors. Their intransigent belief in their own superiority, coupled with what appears to be gene-based self-deception, has given rise to their religious fantasy of world domination. The sheer craziness of their ideas shows that group dynamics do not need to be based on reality; indeed, group bonds can be even stronger when they are based on delusion. I mention Jewish Supremacy in this context because they are very clearly the major proponents of mass immigration invasion of the West. This should be obvious to all thoughtful Westerners by now. They also very clearly have total control over the Trump administration, as they did over Biden, Obama, Bush, and Clinton… ABN

Seven types of ‘hyperarousal’ newly described by small study

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Most of us go through periods of stress in our everyday lives – but there are actually seven types of ‘hyperarousal’, according to a new study.

Researchers say the feeling of tension can be teased out into distinct subgroups.

This includes anxious, somatic, sensitive, sleep–related, irritable, vigilant and sudomotor – and each are characterised slightly differently.

Perhaps the most well–known, the ‘anxious’ feeling of tension, is defined by being worried or concerned about something bad happening in the future. It can also indicate feelings of guilt or fears about missing out on things.

Feeling ‘sensitive hyperarousal’ indicates emotional vulnerability and being easily startled, the scientists explained.

Another common source of tension is ‘sleep–related’ – defined by trouble falling or staying asleep and leading to trouble being mentally alert.

‘No previous study has addressed the unresolved question of whether hyperarousal may be one common…construct or rather has multiple dimensions,’ the team, from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience, wrote in the journal EClinicalMedicine.

‘This study discovered seven different dimensions of hyperarousal and provides a concise instrument to assess them.’

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Psychology gets lots of stuff wrong, but generally does a good job with descriptive overviews like this. This study is based on a questionnaire of 467 adults, all of whom had some sort of psychiatric diagnosis. Seems worth thinking about. Anything well described constitutes or can lead to useful explanations, which may yield methods of control or intervention. ABN

Motorcycle fatalities analyzed by state — 2025 study

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Key Takeaways

  • Motorcyclists face the highest risk of fatal crashes in Florida, Texas, and Colorado, respectively.
  • Motorcycle fatalities are up 11% in the last 3 years.
  • In 2022, there were 6,219 motorcycle fatalities in the U.S. due to crashes.
  • Texas had the highest average annual motorcycle fatality rate at 13.69 deaths per 10,000 registered motorcycles. This is followed by Arkansas (12.79) and Missouri (11.51).
  • South Dakota experienced a 45% reduction in motorcycle crash fatalities between 2020-2022, the largest decrease of all U.S. states.
  • Harley-Davidson riders were the least likely to wear a helmet across different motorcycle makes, with 48% of those in fatal crashes not wearing one. But, their drivers were least likely to be speeding or racing, with only 9% doing so.

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Reasonable and informative overview, unfortunately lacking per capita breakdown. Harley riders are least likely to wear a helmet due to the dumbass culture surrounding Harley. They are also the least likely to die while speeding or racing, due to the slowness of the bikes. I actually own a Harley Pan America (which is not slow) and enjoy it very much. Motorcycles in general define a subculture, and within that subculture there are many sub-subcultures. The Harley subculture is an example of how intransigent cultures can be. It has remained largely the same for many decades. The weird part of that is the Harley brand is the hardass maverick rider who does his own thing, while in reality it’s nothing more than a highly conformist style, which includes not wearing helmets. Still, I like Harley guys and all motorcycles. Besides helmets, very good body armor and airbag vests are available for all riders. ABN

Iran plotting drone attack on California as retaliation for the war, terrifying FBI alert reveals

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The FBI alerted California law enforcement to potential Iranian drone strikes on the West Coast in retaliation for the US war against the Islamic Republic.

‘Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel off the coast of the United State Homeland, specifically against unspecified targets in California, in the event that the US conducted strikes against Iran,’ the alert obtained by ABC News said. 

‘We have no additional information on the timing, method, target, or perpetrators of this alleged attack,’ the FBI update continued. 

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Genuine alert, attempt to gin up support for the war or preprogramming for a false flag? ABN

56% OF AMERICANS NOW BELIEVE COVID SHOTS CAUSED MASS DEATHS

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Public opinion matters. Public opinion stopped the monkeypox bs. The more the public knows, the more reliable its opinions are. Elections matter, but it is public opinion which fuels them. Public opinion strongly favors IDs for voters. Pragmatism enjoins us to support and encourage valid public opinions. The recent ‘rise in antisemitism’ is nothing more than rising public awareness of how crazy and violent Jewish Supremists are. It is because of them and them only that we are on the verge of WW3 and the use of nuclear weapons. ABN

Max Blumenthal : Netanyahu Tries to Ambush Tucker Carlson

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UPDATE: At some point in this video, all of which is worth watching, Max says both Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump are members of the Chabad Messianic cult which believes Rabbi Schneerson will be reborn as the Jewish Messiah once the Third Temple is built in Israel. Max also says some believe Jared Kushner is actually running Trump’s presidency. As we teeter on the precipice of WW3, it must be obvious to all thinking people how powerful, controlling and maniacal Jewish Supremacism is. It is no one other than them who are forcing these events on USA and the world. After destroying Gaza, do they rest and recoup? No, they press on for more death and destruction. None of this helps anyone anywhere, except for some tiny little group of devils living inside their twisted imaginations. ABN

Chabad, a major Hasidic Jewish movement. Chabad, also known as Lubavitch, is a prominent branch of Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Judaism that emphasizes intellectual study, outreach, and global engagement.

  • Origin: Founded in 1775 by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi in Liozno (modern-day Belarus), Chabad takes its name from the Hebrew acronym Chokmah (Wisdom), Binah (Understanding), and Da’at (Knowledge)—reflecting its focus on rational mysticism and Torah scholarship.
  • Global Presence: Under the leadership of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson (the “Rebbe”), who led from 1951 to 1994, Chabad expanded rapidly, establishing over 3,500 institutions in more than 100 countries, including Chabad Houses on college campuses and in remote cities.
  • Outreach Focus: Unlike many insular Hasidic groups, Chabad is known for its active outreach to unaffiliated and non-observant Jews, offering free services, holiday celebrations, educational programs, and support.
  • Controversial Beliefs: After Schneerson’s death in 1994, a significant minority of followers believe he was the Messiah—a belief known as Chabad messianism, which remains a point of internal and external debate.
  • Notable Figures: The movement has been shaped by influential leaders like the “Old Rebbe” (Shneur Zalman) and the “Rebbe” (Schneerson), whose legacy continues to influence global Jewish life.

The Third Temple refers to a hypothetical future temple in Jerusalem that would replace the First and Second Temples, both of which were destroyed—first by the Babylonians in 587 BCE and then by the Romans in 70 CE. It is a central aspiration in Judaism, particularly among Orthodox and some Messianic Jewish communities, who view its construction as a key sign of the coming Messianic Age. 

According to Jewish tradition, the Third Temple will be built on the Temple Mount, a site sacred to both Jews and Muslims.  This location is currently home to the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque, making it one of the most contested religious and political sites in the world.

Sexual blackmail is normal for these people, and they get rewarded for it!

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You want to know why I wasn’t surprised to see Jared Kushner in this picture with Ghislaine? Because sexual blackmail is normal for these people, and they get rewarded for it!

Look at his father. It’s the Epstein playbook.

Charles Kushner, Jared Kushner’ father, pleaded guilty in 2005 for fraud, tax evasion, and witness tampering. Court documents detail how he paid a prostitute $10,000 to lure his brother-in-law (a cooperating witness in the tax probe) to a New Jersey motel, where the encounter was covertly recorded. Kushner then mailed the video to his sister (the witness’s wife) to silence her testimony.

What kind of person does this to their sister?

He served about 14-16 months before release. Kushner was then pardoned by President Trump on December 23, 2020, which cleared his record and allowed him to resume professional activities (he had been disbarred in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania). Trump then nominated him as the U.S. Ambassador to France on November 30, 2024; he was confirmed by the Senate in early 2025 and assumed the role in July 2025.

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His son has been a disaster as a lead negotiator with Russia, Iran and Gaza. ABN

A deep philosophical flaw of the West is the root cause of our downfall

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The West has failed to analyze and understand metalevels of interpersonal communication. Our philosophies employ metalevel concepts and vocabularies but have never delved into or properly understood metalevels of interpersonal communication.

This failure to properly understand metalevels of interpersonal communication has very large downstream effects. It has retarded our religious understanding and psychologies, our group formation, our understanding of other groups, and our ability to form profound interpersonal relationships.

The basis of this claim is that when interpersonal language is deeply restricted—as ours is by this massive hole in Western philosophy—all other forms of language use are negatively affected. When metalevels of interpersonal communication are limited, so is almost everything else.

I believe our philosophers never went there for the same reason no one elsewhere has either—analysis of interpersonal metacognitive language and thought goes against a primitive human instinct to not question others too closely, especially in real-time and about usage and meaning.

The few areas of Western endeavor that have not been hobbled in this way are science, technology, and to some extent economics and politics. This is because these areas by definition must deal with metalevel concepts and thus are very capable of understanding and manipulating them, but only in their own self-described contexts. They are successful because they are practically engaged with the real-world.

In contrast, Western religions, psychologies, group formations, and intergroup communication are so severely hobbled by limited metacognitive understanding, they are all but forced to use rigid definitions of what their metacognitive levels are. Thus Western psychologies are theoretical, religions are dogmatic, group formations are formal at best or ideologically tribal, indicating the need to enforce metacognitive language and concepts rather than analyze or discuss them.

Wittgenstein came close to understanding the problem but did not provide a solution or seem to see that there is one. I hope readers of this site understand that FIML is both the solution to this problem and the best way to personally experience and come to grips with how very serious it is. ABN

Christian-Zionists are being scammed, but time is running out

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This is a funny dark Xweet, and also it’s true. The religious foundations of Israel’s conflict with its neighbors is completely nuts. Christian Zionists who buy the nonsense have been infiltrated and mind-controlled by Jewish Supremists. It’s as simple as that. When Christian Zionists wake up to the demonic scam which has fleeced and fooled them, they are not going to like it at all. ABN

Newest War Developments: AI Bombings, Advice to Trump, and the Nuclear Agenda to Reset the World

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At about 18 min Col. Douglas Macgregor enters. As of today, there is a distinct paucity of facts about the actual missile strikes and damage caused, so commentators are resorting to theory and history. I have only watched about 20 min of Macgregor and it is interesting because he knows a great deal about war and about that region. ABN

UPDATE: Macgregor has a lot to say and all of it is worth hearing. He provides a good argument/ prediction why USA will definitely not use nuclear weapons but Netanyahu might. If Netanyahu does use nukes, Macgregor says Israel will be destroyed by nukes either made in Iran or brought into Iran from Pakistan. There is no upside to this war. The sooner it ends the better. ABN

Tucker on the deep meaning of calling for Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’

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He’s actually pulling his punches by singling out raping your wife and daughter, because they will be tortured and killed afterward. He’s right about nukes. From the beginning it has appeared the strategy is to provoke Iran; let them kill a good many Israelis while also destroying many buildings. That’s the propaganda fodder, based on a kind of false-flag, which will be used to gull the world into accepting these newest levels of Abrahamic madness, both Jewish and Zionist-Christian. ABN