Knight hosted IP Discussion in Chat - Friday 5th February 21:00 UTC

(20:51:39) ergone: lol. so question after I finish the initiates program how do I get assigned a teaching master for lack of better words
(20:52:27) Edan: Either a knight would approach you ergone.. or you could always approach one of them
(20:52:47) Kale-Patronus: i have a question
(20:52:47) ergone: but I have to complete the ip first
(20:52:56) Edan: Yes you do
(20:53:03) ergone: like listen to each lesson and write in the journals about it?
(20:53:11) Edan: That's right
(20:53:28) Gisteron: the lessons tell you what's expected. its not always listening
(20:53:35) Gisteron: some ask to research and comment
(20:53:44) ergone: im just making sure I understand what I have to do so I can get it done and move up lol
(20:53:44) Gisteron: but yea, very school-esque stuff
(20:53:52) Edan: G's right... they will give you instructions, but you can always ask if you get stuck
(20:53:56) ergone: ok. so whats the best ideaa
(20:54:05) ergone: what am I supposed to do witht he journal entries
(20:54:20) Proteus: reflect what you think about the material
(20:54:24) Kale-Patronus: when i do my Knighthood. like when my master knights me. how would that cerimony go with me being in Missouri...... would they come here..... or do it online? how would i apprintice? same way? i just dont know
(20:54:26) Proteus: what you understand and how you feel about it
(20:54:34) Proteus: maybe what it makes you think about concerning yoruself and your life
(20:54:35) ergone: ok so reflect on each leasson. sounds good
(20:54:36) Edan: It would be done online Kale
(20:54:44) Edan: We have had only two knightings in person (I think)
(20:54:49) ergone: i can do that. ")
(20:54:50) Gisteron: all in due time, kale.
(20:54:51) ergone:
(20:54:53) Proteus: helps to create a bit of a profile about who you are, for knights to get an idea of you
(20:55:02) ergone: ahhhh
(20:55:09) ergone: lol ok.
(20:55:36) Gisteron: most who join leave before even finishing much of the IP, let alone reaching knighthood
(20:55:42) Kale-Patronus: that makes me sad..
(20:55:57) ergone: this will be a little difficult. im deployed so i cant always listen to the material, and when i get off work i usually go right to sleep but im gonna squeeze in about an hour, or each section of a lesson
(20:56:10) ergone: y do they leave
(20:56:30) Gisteron: probably disillusioned. expected something different. idk.
(20:56:32) Edan: There's no time limit ergone, just do it when you can
(20:56:39) Proteus: take your time. let it come as it can naturally upon opportunity and inspiration
(20:56:39) ergone: oh ok cool
(20:56:42) ergone:
(20:56:49) Senan: The IP is actual work and some aren't ready to put in the time.
(20:57:04) Senan: There is no rush though
(20:57:07) steamboat28: Senan, I might personally argue the former section of that point.
(20:57:11) steamboat28: Though it is time-consuming.
(20:57:13) carlos.martinez3: there are many reasons
(20:57:13) ergone: oh i can do work. lol
(20:57:16) Edan: When I joined I let my big ego get in the way... had to come back a few months later and try again..
(20:57:18) Gisteron: there's not even much of a quality standard at that, ergone. if what you end up with is cut into yet more bits, made all the less cohesive for it, and they see that you have put thought into it anyway, that's good enough for most
(20:57:28) Senan: It took me over two years to get it done around work and family
(20:57:51) ergone: cool
(20:57:59) Gisteron: it took me under two weeks, Senan.
(20:58:07) ergone: cause i have a hard time putting my thoughts on paper or in words sometimes
(20:58:07) carlos.martinez3: I did my ip while waiting tables and managins two resturaunts lol


(21:01:20) ergone: lol now can u have in person teachers or is that all online as well
(21:01:23) J_Roz: Hello
(21:01:29) Chuy: Hello Roz
(21:01:39) Aqua: Hello mr J
(21:01:47) Avalonslight: Yay Dec!!!
(21:01:51) Edan: If you could find a knight near you willing to take you on then it could be in person, but it is likely to be online
(21:02:08) steamboat28: @Edan, I believe I remember once the statement that even if you do it in person, the work must be turned in online.
(21:02:21) Edan: Yes it must be... it must be evidenced
(21:02:28) Kale-Patronus: Ergone i think its online. but when i become a knight imma find someone in my own state. that way its in oerson.
(21:02:30) Edan: Even if it was turned in all at the end having been done in person

(21:07:35) Kale-Patronus: i was reading some jedi stuff online. and there was thisarticle about a guy getting kicked out mcdonalds for refusing to tyake off his hood....is that real? whats with the hood??
(21:08:27) Edan: He is a member of the Jedi Church (I think, knights correct me?). I think his reasoning was that it's 'part of his religion'.. but I'm not sure for what reason exactly
(21:08:47) Edan: We don't have any rules over clothing here so I doubt anyone from TOTJO would have that issue
(21:08:48) Connor_L.: Church of Jediism
(21:08:54) Connor_L.: Different group
(21:08:56) Edan: That's it.. I was close
(21:10:03) Kale-Patronus: :help: why is aginst his religion though. what does the hood signify?
(21:10:08) steamboat28: The individual in question was a member of a UK-based Jedi group unaffiliated with TOTJO in any manner. He was utilizing an excuse (as I've not seen the hood mentioned anywhere in their standard doctrine prior to the event in question) to get around security measures that requested he remove headwear for identification and security purposes.
(21:10:31) Edan: Yes... that's it. Someone from the same group did it in my town at a Jobcentre too..
(21:10:45) Edan: Kale, I am not sure what it signified I'm afraid
(21:10:55) Edan: What's your question ergone?
(21:11:27) ergone: ok so there is a church and the temple here. we r the same right or is there a difference? and we both believe in the samething correct?
(21:11:49) ergone: once ur a member of the temple ur a member of the church correct
(21:12:27) Edan: The Temple of the Jedi ORder is a church, so membership to the Order is effectively membership of the church
(21:12:41) Gisteron: no. there is not "a church". there are a couple of places that call themselves churches of jediism, and totjo happens to be registered as one in the state of Texas.
(21:12:55) Edan: Not a church as in a physical building
(21:13:04) Lykeios: different organizations unless I'm mistaken
(21:13:10) Edan: The Church of Jediism is a bit different to us though... I do not think we believe exactly the same
(21:13:16) Edan: And we are not the same organisation
(21:13:49) Gisteron: :important: as for what they believe, that's an individual matter. some do have a doctrine, some don't, and among those that do, not always do all members share all that is included.
(21:14:05) steamboat28: The Temple of the Jedi Order (TOTJO, where you are now) is a unique entity, separate from all other Jedi and Jediist organizations. The Church of Jediism and many other organizations, take their names and teachings from the same source, but we all evolved separately and differently.
(21:14:07) Edan: Gisteron is right... there are some differences between what individual members believe
(21:15:36) Edan: To add, membership of TOTJO's site isn't membership of the Temple itself, that requires the membership application
(21:15:58) ergone: ok. this is one of the big churches and there a several little or separate ones. kind of like catholics have different beloiefs in there own religion. but if u r part of the temple everyone else recognizes ura jedi correct
(21:16:22) ergone: and how do u send in an application to the temple itself
(21:16:41) Edan: For the application, on the main site go to 'My TOTJO' then 'Jedi Application'
(21:17:19) Edan: And we are one of the more active (and probably bigger) groups. But if you said you were a member of TOTJO at another site they would generally understand what you believe (though there are belief differences between groups)

(21:17:51) Senan: In Lesson 4 of the IP, we can choose to read Mindwalk or The Field? One over the other? Should we be doing both?
(21:18:19) Edan: Neither is preferred, it's your choice
(21:18:52) carlos.martinez3: if you learn from one lesson imagine how much you will with both...
(21:19:13) Edan: You can do both... but it's not required
(21:19:44) steamboat28: I would highly suggest doing all the optional lessons, and both lessons anytime you're presented with a choice. they really round out the program.
(21:19:55) steamboat28: Even if you don't do it right now, come back and do them after you finish the IP.
(21:20:08) Edan: Yes... the bonuses are good but few do them usually
(21:20:46) Aqua: I wanted to comment on Steam, every lesson can be written out depending on what you want to write? The lesson options are only a suggestion?
(21:21:29) Edan: The options within a lesson both comment on the same topic, but it's up to you which you do (or if you do both)
(21:21:49) Edan: The bonuses are added material that aren't compulsory, but may aid your understanding
(21:21:53) Aqua: I mean, if one want to add a option, is that possible?
(21:22:06) Aqua: a not mentioned option, to say.. :S
(21:22:24) Edan: You write anything extra you want, but the minimum is one of the options given
(21:22:38) Edan: *You can
(21:22:55) steamboat28: Aqua, you can look through my IP journal if you want. I added a lot of things that weren't in the lesson. No one will argue if you want to do more work, as long as you do what's listed at the minimum.
(21:23:04) Edan: Agreed
(21:23:17) Edan: Anything extra you do helps knights to see what kind of thing you're interested in as well
(21:23:56) Vusuki: And even if you don't do the minimum i think everyone has a good chance of being listened to and interacting with the entire temple.
(21:24:17) Edan: Agreed

(21:28:18) Senan: okay I'll go... Lesson 3 - Meditation - is this meant to learn ABOUT meditation or actually encourage us to start practicing it?
(21:29:29) Edan: I would say it's an introduction to meditation.. most people probably have never done meditation so it's a way of introducing it without saying something unhelpful like 'go and meditate'. If you get something from it that means you want to go further and do more then great, but at the very least it's to give you an understanding of what it is
(21:29:58) steamboat28: I'm sure it's hoped that by learning about meditation, you might discover that it's something you could be interested in. So probably both.
(21:30:22) Edan: Yes... and there are many different types of meditation so if you're inspired to go away and do more then great
(21:31:05) Alan: There are certain mechanics in learning how to meditate. Then when you have a general idea of those one can then go and try it.
(21:31:46) Edan: Guided meditations I think are much easier as well for those who have never tried it before.. gives a good idea of the kind of mind you're getting into when you do meditation
(21:32:20) Senan: It just seems kind of daunting to learn about on your own just from reading or listening. It did encourage me to look into it more though.
(21:32:52) Edan: If you find that the meditations in the lesson don't suit you then you can always ask in the forum for other suggestions. I think there is even a thread about the types of meditation members do
(21:33:02) Gisteron: it's like with pretty much everything else. they do expect you to comment on it, show that you thought a bit about it, but it really makes hardly any difference whether you actually practice what you preach, at least for your progression here it doesn't.
(21:33:39) Edan: Not for the IP it doesn't... but it may do in future depending on who your training master turns out to be. Various apprentices have meditation journals.
(21:34:17) carlos.martinez3: as I completed my ip I learned new ideas and new view, I thank the ip and the ideas given so in a way the idea may be partly yes learn what is out there text book style but also nothing keeps you from trying as well,
(21:34:42) Edan: Definitely
(21:35:21) Connor_L.: I am an advocate of trying to find a meditation instructor in your area. Somebody to look at your posture, answer questions, and who can give you instructions and guidance... even if it is once in a blue moon. That will enrich the practice. If you can Skype with your training master (who has had experience and knows how to teach meditation), then that also works. But, sometimes, just finding somebody who is near your physical location is super beneficial. I do understand that isn't an option a lot of the time.
(21:36:10) J_Roz: For those of us that use smart phones there is an app called Insight Timer and we do have a TOTJO section. I have found it extremely helpful in using for meditation. There are various ways to use the app and highly recommend joining us on there as well.
(21:36:13) Edan: If you're struggling with meditation then definitely... I go to a group run by my Quaker group.. but there are often groups in churches, halls, libraries etc
(21:37:08) Senan: Thank you all for the advice
(21:37:19) Connor_L.: Edan, I would posit that sometimes we don't even know when we're struggling in meditation.
(21:37:35) Connor_L.: Similar to how not everybody knows their weight lifting form for squats is crappy.
(21:37:43) Edan: Haha true
(21:38:22) Edan: Groups can be good, but also if you go to a group and it doesn't work for you then that doesn't mean all groups don't work. I went to one as a teenager that felt like a brainwashing session but the one I go to now is great
(21:39:18) Gisteron: :important: *sigh* unpopular opinion coming up, feel free to ignore...
(21:39:32) Chuy: Just to add to the places you can go for meditation. Sometimes Buddahist temples have meditation groups.
(21:39:49) Edan: Yes, thank you
(21:39:57) Edan: Ok, Gisteron, then we'll have Aqua's question
(21:40:00) Aqua: :help: Question to words of Alan, are there meditation methods that are more suited for a certain kind of practice area? How does one knows that the chosen meditation lesson is useful enough? What meditation mechanics are more useful when learning a method? How to build up to a more controlled state of Meditation? Are meditation methods dependent on emotional state? 8o
(21:43:35) Gisteron: so meditation is of course more of an art than a science in the first place. it has some benefits and i can imagine a lesson where the master tells the apprentice to set aside like half an hour before work or before sleep or so to meditate for a week and then report on how they felt that improved their day. however, i think that a lesson is as far as it can go.
(21:44:37) Gisteron: but i think no master should require "regular meditation" of you or even inquire into how you spend your leisure time outside of apprenticeship lessons. that's just creepy and should be no requirement for knighthood.
(21:44:55) Vusuki: If meditation is simply being present- can we not meditate during the entire day paying attention to what's happening both around and inside us?
(21:44:55) Edan: That kind of thing would be discussed between the knight and apprentice G
(21:45:30) Vusuki: I mean to say that it isn't something that we HAVE to sit down for
(21:45:59) Edan: No definitely... you can meditation while walking, while doing the washing up, etc. by being constantly aware of that moment
(21:46:05) Edan: *you can meditate
(21:46:06) Vusuki: Rather it's something we can do whenever and whatever we're doing
(21:46:29) Edan: Yes.. you don't have to be sitting or lying down or listening to gongs or have music etc
(21:46:41) Aqua: In zen there is a walking meditation, small example
(21:46:48) Alan: Sometimes when I'm ceremonialist, I employ a guided meditation at the start to establish "group mind". I've been part of drumming groups that are synchronized rhythm for another form of group meditation. Chanting is also a good group exercise. Think of attaining a trance state as another form/aspect of meditation.
(21:46:50) Edan: Exactly
(21:47:21) Edan: Yes.. kundalini meditation often has chanting as well (I think)
(21:48:10) Aqua: :important: ( small link of that i mentioned ) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinhin
(21:48:29) Edan: Thank you Aqua
(21:49:12) Alan: Eventually, the meditative state of mind becomes the attitude that infuses all your action

(22:07:12) Aqua: (22:40:00) Aqua: :help: Question to words of Alan, are there meditation methods that are more suited for a certain kind of practice area? How does one knows that the chosen meditation lesson is useful enough? What meditation mechanics are more useful when learning a method? How to build up to a more controlled state of Meditation? Are meditation methods dependent on emotional state? 8o
(22:09:35) Edan: Did you want to try and answer Aqua's question Alan
(22:10:04) Alan: My favorite meditation style is to listen to the various sounds (musical pitches) of the moving water of a forest stream.
(22:10:04) Aqua: Mm.. I shall put my questions in a topic, if that would be more suited..
(22:11:15) Edan: It's up to you Aqua, you are perfectly welcome to start a discussion thread on meditation if you'd like others' thoughts (I'm afraid I am not wonderful at meditation to give all the answers you may be looking for)
(22:11:20) Alan: Meditation 'works' if, when you finish, your mind is 'at ease'.

(21:49:13) Vusuki: Oops. What do people understand by didactics?
(21:49:35) Vusuki: Cause I've just written something about that and it's not completely easy getting my head around it
(21:49:47) Vusuki: It's part of the I.P lesson 7
(21:50:20) Edan: Hang on let me look at what the lesson says Vusuki
(21:50:52) Karn: Didactics seems to be a more scientific or analytical approach to teaching as opposed to the more open philosophical approach to learning.
(21:51:48) Vusuki: Karn- I thought didactics was more an individual approach to the learner
(21:51:57) Vusuki: *for the learner
(21:52:21) Alexandre_Orion: Pedagogy : the study of teaching
(21:52:59) Alexandre_Orion: Didactic : the method of learning
(21:53:18) Alexandre_Orion: there is a didactic to pedagogy
(21:53:37) Alexandre_Orion: a good pedagogy favours a good didactic
(21:54:42) Alexandre_Orion: but then the learner also has one's own approach to what is being learnt, which is part of the didactic
(21:54:43) Edan: I just had a look at what I wrote for didactics... I wrote about what I thought made a good teacher.
(21:55:58) Alan: Pedagogy is to strategy as didactics is to tactics.
(21:56:28) Vusuki: Explain the difference sorry between strategy to tactics
(21:58:04) Edan: Chuy
(21:58:52) Alan: Pedagogy is the study of the method of teaching. Didactics is the study of the method of learning. My pedagogy includes a variety of learning styles.
(22:00:12) Chuy: The strategist says "lets keep the enemy from getting to our city by blocking them in these canyons." Tactics is setting up a shield wall so that a larger force cannot get past you. Using the example of the 300 Spartans.
(22:00:45) Chuy: Idea vs. specific action essentially
(22:00:51) Edan: Thank you Chuy

(22:02:10) steamboat28: We've gone a little out of my depth in regards to the IP. Is there a chance we could inquire why the lessons are set in the order they are, to get back on topic?
(22:04:15) Connor_L.: Since the order is largely customizable to the student (we do not require lessons to be done in order), I'm not positive the intent is for them to be done in any particular order.
(22:04:26) Connor_L.: If they were designed to go in an order, we would suggest that.
(22:04:33) Edan: I am not sure the answer to that question, but I would say personally that the beginning lessons are the basic foundation to give one the tools to look for more understanding, so that by the time they get to the doctrine they have developed some of the type of thinking required to discuss the doctrine
(22:04:35) Connor_L.: But, that is only my limited knowledge.
(22:04:39) Edan: But one can do it in any order
(22:05:13) Edan: Some people are further ahead than others and may prefer covering 'old ground' first
(22:07:34) Alan: Though they can be studied in any order, the final submitted order is according to the numbering. The consistency of the submitted order helps Knights read the Journals. Also, the numbering also assists in discussions by identifying them by their number.

(20:51:39) ergone: lol. so question after I finish the initiates program how do I get assigned a teaching master for lack of better words
(20:51:42) Gisteron: there's a classy misspelling, right?
(20:51:42) JS: Chucky ?
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(20:52:11) steamboat28: they'll put your name in the Goblet of Jello, and people will arm-wrestle for it.
(20:52:19) ergone: oh geeez lmao
(20:52:25) JS: Lol !!!!!
(20:52:26) Chuy: 4 main elements plus darkness, Ichigo Kurosaki (show Bleach), and Joseph Campbell (more of a opened doors to current beliefs than actual role model)
(20:52:27) Edan: Either a knight would approach you ergone.. or you could always approach one of them
(20:52:29) ergone: hahahahah
(20:52:35) ergone: ah ok
(20:52:35) Edan: No Jello
(20:52:39) Edan: But I do like the stuff...
(20:52:47) Kale-Patronus: i have a question
(20:52:47) ergone: but I have to complete the ip first
(20:52:56) Edan: Yes you do
(20:53:03) ergone: like listen to each lesson and write in the journals about it?
(20:53:11) Edan: That's right
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(20:53:27) Edan: Hello Carlos
(20:53:28) Gisteron: the lessons tell you what's expected. its not always listening
(20:53:35) Gisteron: some ask to research and comment
(20:53:44) ergone: im just making sure I understand what I have to do so I can get it done and move up lol
(20:53:44) Gisteron: but yea, very school-esque stuff
(20:53:52) Edan: G's right... they will give you instructions, but you can always ask if you get stuck
(20:53:56) ergone: ok. so whats the best ideaa
(20:54:05) ergone: what am I supposed to do witht he journal entries
(20:54:18) carlos.martinez3: hello friend! good luck today!
(20:54:20) Proteus: reflect what you think about the material
(20:54:24) Kale-Patronus: when i do my Knighthood. like when my master knights me. how would that cerimony go with me being in Missouri...... would they come here..... or do it online? how would i apprintice? same way? i just dont know
(20:54:26) Proteus: what you understand and how you feel about it
(20:54:34) Proteus: maybe what it makes you think about concerning yoruself and your life
(20:54:35) ergone: ok so reflect on each leasson. sounds good
(20:54:36) Edan: It would be done online Kale
(20:54:44) Edan: We have had only two knightings in person (I think)
(20:54:49) ergone: i can do that. ")
(20:54:50) Gisteron: all in due time, kale.
(20:54:51) ergone:
(20:54:53) Proteus: helps to create a bit of a profile about who you are, for knights to get an idea of you
(20:55:02) ergone: ahhhh
(20:55:09) ergone: lol ok.
(20:55:36) Gisteron: most who join leave before even finishing much of the IP, let alone reaching knighthood
(20:55:42) Kale-Patronus: that makes me sad..
(20:55:57) ergone: this will be a little difficult. im deployed so i cant always listen to the material, and when i get off work i usually go right to sleep but im gonna squeeze in about an hour, or each section of a lesson
(20:56:05) ergone: y
(20:56:10) ergone: y do they leave
(20:56:20) J._K._Barger: I'll be back for this- I have to run and pick the Sugah-Booga up from skoo.
(20:56:22) J._K._Barger: BRB
(20:56:22) ergone: i also work 12 hrs so yeah
(20:56:24) JS: Quickly off topic here I must say I like the reflection of February quite a lot
(20:56:30) Gisteron: probably disillusioned. expected something different. idk.
(20:56:32) Edan: There's no time limit ergone, just do it when you can
(20:56:39) Proteus: take your time. let it come as it can naturally upon opportunity and inspiration
(20:56:39) ergone: oh ok cool
(20:56:42) ergone:
(20:56:49) Senan: The IP is actual work and some aren't ready to put in the time.
(20:57:04) Senan: There is no rush though
(20:57:07) steamboat28: Senan, I might personally argue the former section of that point.
(20:57:11) steamboat28: Though it is time-consuming.
(20:57:13) carlos.martinez3: there are many reasons
(20:57:13) ergone: oh i can do work. lol
(20:57:16) Edan: When I joined I let my big ego get in the way... had to come back a few months later and try again..
(20:57:18) Gisteron: there's not even much of a quality standard at that, ergone. if what you end up with is cut into yet more bits, made all the less cohesive for it, and they see that you have put thought into it anyway, that's good enough for most
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(20:57:28) Senan: It took me over two years to get it done around work and family
(20:57:51) ergone: cool
(20:57:59) Gisteron: it took me under two weeks, Senan.
(20:58:04) Sotunus: I must away for night training. Good luck with the IP discussion all, and hope it proves enlightening.
(20:58:07) ergone: cause i have a hard time putting my thoughts on paper or in words sometimes
(20:58:07) carlos.martinez3: I did my ip while waiting tables and managins two resturaunts lol
(20:58:18) Loudzoo: Hello Everyone:)
(20:58:24) carlos.martinez3: hi
(20:58:30) Chuy: Hello Loudzoo
(20:58:32) ergone: hiiiiii
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(20:58:36) Edan: Hi Loudzoo
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(20:58:43) carlos.martinez3: ava!
(20:58:47) Chuy: Hello Avalon
(20:58:50) Edan: Couple of minutes and we'll start properly... there are a lot of us so gonna instigate a system
(20:58:50) Proteus: Good to see you Loudzoo
(20:58:51) Senan: I over think everything so i tended to rewrite stuff a lot
(20:58:51) Loudzoo: Hi Carlos, Hi Chuy
(20:58:57) Loudzoo: Hi Edan:)
(20:59:02) Gisteron: wow, this is way too many people to keep up with if you are doing anything other than this..
(20:59:02) JS: Damn I'll have to go. Hope you guys enjoy the discussion and goog luck Edan
(20:59:06) Kale-Patronus: i have decided im getting a Padawan Braid when a knight chooses me
(20:59:16) JS: May the Force be with you all
(20:59:21) Gisteron: you do you, KP
(20:59:23) Senan: you too JS
(20:59:23) Edan: And with you too JS
(20:59:24) carlos.martinez3: nice my hairs not long enough for it lol
(20:59:25) ergone: senan i love you sermon lol
(20:59:42) Senan: thanks ergone
(20:59:45) Kale-Patronus: may the forse be with you js
(20:59:49) carlos.martinez3: is it time?
(20:59:49) Avalonslight just wants to watch
(20:59:56) JS: Bye guys have a great day
(21:00:00) Kale-Patronus: ava
(21:00:02) Kale-Patronus: !!!
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(21:00:09) Aqua: Oo more people, lol Hello all people who came wile I covered the chat window
(21:00:20) Edan: Hello Aqua
(21:00:26) Aqua:
(21:00:28) Dechlain joins Ava in the fort where he can lurk undetected. He did bring banana popsicles for everyone, though.
(21:00:31) carlos.martinez3: hi aqua'
(21:00:33) Edan: I promise I will get to your questions about the Heritage tree
(21:00:51) Aqua: Thank you, Oo you spotted that one quick
(21:00:53) Kale-Patronus: but yeah i just figured why not? ive started letting my hair grow out so i can cut it when i get a master. im really exited for it
(21:00:57) ergone: no problem funny thing wolves r my favorite animal.
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(21:01:14) Edan: Hello Roz
(21:01:20) ergone: lol now can u have in person teachers or is that all online as well
(21:01:23) J_Roz: Hello
(21:01:29) Chuy: Hello Roz
(21:01:39) Aqua: Hello mr J
(21:01:47) Avalonslight: Yay Dec!!!
(21:01:51) Edan: If you could find a knight near you willing to take you on then it could be in person, but it is likely to be online
(21:02:04) Avalonslight flails at Gist's pounce
(21:02:07) Avalonslight: Hi to you too
(21:02:08) steamboat28: @Edan, I believe I remember once the statement that even if you do it in person, the work must be turned in online.
(21:02:10) Edan: OK.. shall we do this then?
(21:02:13) ergone: ok. idt theres anyone who is in nd
(21:02:14) ergone: lol
(21:02:21) Edan: Yes it must be... it must be evidenced
(21:02:28) Kale-Patronus: Ergone i think its online. but when i become a knight imma find someone in my own state. that way its in oerson.
(21:02:28) Gisteron: yes, let's. what are the rules?
(21:02:30) Edan: Even if it was turned in all at the end having been done in person
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(21:02:46) ergone: that would be awesome
(21:02:59) ergone: idk how long ill be here.
(21:03:04) ergone: i have to go on the road here soon
(21:03:26) Edan: Ok... if you have a question please use the :help: emoticon. If you have a comment that is related to what I'm talking about, please use the :important: and I will call on the :important: and :help: so that we don't end up with everyone talking at once
(21:03:39) ergone: ok
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(21:03:50) Edan: Knights can comment without the emoticons if they're helping to answer a question
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(21:04:01) Edan: Everyone understand?
(21:04:01) Alexandre_Orion: Hi, Joshy
(21:04:02) Gisteron: what about commenting on each other/on the questions others pose?
(21:04:11) Aqua: Hello V!
(21:04:14) steamboat28: Yes.
(21:04:15) Aqua: Hello Vuski
(21:04:21) Edan: Please use the :important: and I will call on you
(21:04:28) Vusuki: (hello everyone)
(21:04:28) Gisteron: gotcha
(21:04:34) Edan: We'll try it and see how it goes
(21:04:38) Edan: Hello Vusuki
(21:04:46) ergone: kk
(21:04:49) V-Tog: Hello Sorry to interrupt...I'll just go sit quietly at the back... 8o
(21:04:50) Kale-Patronus: :help:
(21:04:59) Edan: Go on Kale
(21:05:50) Edan: Did you have a question?
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(21:06:58) Edan: Anyone else have a question?
(21:07:09) ergone:
(21:07:16) ergone: sorry wrong buton
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(21:07:35) Kale-Patronus: i was reading some jedi stuff online. and there was thisarticle about a guy getting kicked out mcdonalds for refusing to tyake off his hood....is that real? whats with the hood??
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(21:08:27) Edan: He is a member of the Jedi Church (I think, knights correct me?). I think his reasoning was that it's 'part of his religion'.. but I'm not sure for what reason exactly
(21:08:46) steamboat28: :important: (even though i ain't a knight)
(21:08:47) Edan: We don't have any rules over clothing here so I doubt anyone from TOTJO would have that issue
(21:08:48) Connor_L.: Church of Jediism
(21:08:54) Connor_L.: Different group
(21:08:56) Edan: That's it.. I was close
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(21:09:11) ergone: :help:
(21:09:13) Edan: Go ahead Steam
(21:10:03) Kale-Patronus: :help: why is aginst his religion though. what does the hood signify?
(21:10:08) steamboat28: The individual in question was a member of a UK-based Jedi group unaffiliated with TOTJO in any manner. He was utilizing an excuse (as I've not seen the hood mentioned anywhere in their standard doctrine prior to the event in question) to get around security measures that requested he remove headwear for identification and security purposes.
(21:10:31) Edan: Yes... that's it. Someone from the same group did it in my town at a Jobcentre too..
(21:10:45) Edan: Kale, I am not sure what it signified I'm afraid
(21:10:55) Edan: What's your question ergone?
(21:11:27) ergone: ok so there is a church and the temple here. we r the same right or is there a difference? and we both believe in the samething correct?
(21:11:49) ergone: once ur a member of the temple ur a member of the church correct
(21:11:53) Gisteron: :important:
(21:11:59) Edan: Go ahead G
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(21:12:27) Edan: The Temple of the Jedi ORder is a church, so membership to the Order is effectively membership of the church
(21:12:41) Gisteron: no. there is not "a church". there are a couple of places that call themselves churches of jediism, and totjo happens to be registered as one in the state of Texas.
(21:12:55) Edan: Not a church as in a physical building
(21:12:55) steamboat28: :important:
(21:13:04) Lykeios: different organizations unless I'm mistaken
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(21:13:10) Edan: The Church of Jediism is a bit different to us though... I do not think we believe exactly the same
(21:13:16) Edan: And we are not the same organisation
(21:13:20) Edan: Go ahead Steam
(21:13:24) ergone: :help:
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(21:13:49) Gisteron: :important: as for what they believe, that's an individual matter. some do have a doctrine, some don't, and among those that do, not always do all members share all that is included.
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(21:14:05) steamboat28: The Temple of the Jedi Order (TOTJO, where you are now) is a unique entity, separate from all other Jedi and Jediist organizations. The Church of Jediism and many other organizations, take their names and teachings from the same source, but we all evolved separately and differently.
(21:14:07) Edan: Gisteron is right... there are some differences between what individual members believe
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(21:14:37) Edan: For the people who have just joined us, if you have a question please use the :help: and if you have a comment related to what we are talking about, please use the :important:, and I will call on you
(21:14:46) Senan: :help:
(21:14:49) Edan: What's your question ergone
(21:15:36) Edan: To add, membership of TOTJO's site isn't membership of the Temple itself, that requires the membership application
(21:15:53) Kale-Patronus: :help:
(21:15:58) ergone: ok. this is one of the big churches and there a several little or separate ones. kind of like catholics have different beloiefs in there own religion. but if u r part of the temple everyone else recognizes ura jedi correct
(21:16:22) ergone: and how do u send in an application to the temple itself
(21:16:41) Edan: For the application, on the main site go to 'My TOTJO' then 'Jedi Application'
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(21:17:15) Connor_L.: I would like to clarify something for ergone
(21:17:19) Edan: And we are one of the more active (and probably bigger) groups. But if you said you were a member of TOTJO at another site they would generally understand what you believe (though there are belief differences between groups)
(21:17:23) Edan: Go ahead Connor
(21:17:33) Connor_L.: Never mind, you did it Edan. Thank you.
(21:17:46) ergone: :important:i have to go on the road. can someone email me the details ont he actual temple application to me? that's something i really want to to know about thanks everyone. have a good day.
(21:17:47) Edan: Ok, Senan what's your question
(21:17:51) Senan: In Lesson 4 of the IP, we can choose to read Mindwalk or The Field? One over the other? Should we be doing both?
(21:18:03) Edan: I'll send you a PM ergone
(21:18:12) Edan: We only require you to do one Senan
(21:18:19) ergone: thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! bye everyone good talking to u all
(21:18:19) Edan: Neither is preferred, it's your choice
(21:18:30) carlos.martinez3: :important:
(21:18:36) Edan: Go ahead Carlos
(21:18:50) steamboat28: :important:
(21:18:52) carlos.martinez3: if you learn from one lesson imagine how much you will with both...
(21:19:13) Edan: You can do both... but it's not required
(21:19:16) Edan: Steam
(21:19:44) steamboat28: I would highly suggest doing all the optional lessons, and both lessons anytime you're presented with a choice. they really round out the program.
(21:19:55) steamboat28: Even if you don't do it right now, come back and do them after you finish the IP.
(21:19:59) Senan: Mindwalk was added after I passed that lesson. I'll go back to it.
(21:20:05) Aqua: :important:
(21:20:08) Edan: Yes... the bonuses are good but few do them usually
(21:20:13) Edan: Yes Aqua
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(21:20:46) Aqua: I wanted to comment on Steam, every lesson can be written out depending on what you want to write? The lesson options are only a suggestion?
(21:21:29) Edan: The options within a lesson both comment on the same topic, but it's up to you which you do (or if you do both)
(21:21:49) Edan: The bonuses are added material that aren't compulsory, but may aid your understanding
(21:21:53) Aqua: I mean, if one want to add a option, is that possible?
(21:22:06) Aqua: a not mentioned option, to say.. :S
(21:22:15) steamboat28: :important:
(21:22:24) Edan: You write anything extra you want, but the minimum is one of the options given
(21:22:25) Edan: Steam
(21:22:38) Edan: *You can
(21:22:55) steamboat28: Aqua, you can look through my IP journal if you want. I added a lot of things that weren't in the lesson. No one will argue if you want to do more work, as long as you do what's listed at the minimum.
(21:23:04) Edan: Agreed
(21:23:12) Vusuki: :important:
(21:23:17) Edan: Anything extra you do helps knights to see what kind of thing you're interested in as well
(21:23:19) Edan: Vusuki
(21:23:56) Vusuki: And even if you don't do the minimum i think everyone has a good chance of being listened to and interacting with the entire temple.
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(21:24:17) Edan: Agreed
(21:24:25) Edan: Ok Kale has been waiting very patiently for his question
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(21:25:12) Edan: Did you still have a question Kale?
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(21:25:51) Jax_Elk: There are so many people
(21:25:55) Edan: For new chat members, if you have a question please use :help:, if you have a comment related to the discussion please use :important: and I'll call on you
(21:26:28) Edan: Does anyone else have a question?
(21:26:47) Jestor: Everyone waiting, lol...
(21:27:34) Senan: :help:
(21:27:41) Edan: Go ahead Senan
(21:28:18) Senan: okay I'll go... Lesson 3 - Meditation - is this meant to learn ABOUT meditation or actually encourage us to start practicing it?
(21:29:17) steamboat28: :important:
(21:29:29) Edan: I would say it's an introduction to meditation.. most people probably have never done meditation so it's a way of introducing it without saying something unhelpful like 'go and meditate'. If you get something from it that means you want to go further and do more then great, but at the very least it's to give you an understanding of what it is
(21:29:31) Edan: Steam
(21:29:58) steamboat28: I'm sure it's hoped that by learning about meditation, you might discover that it's something you could be interested in. So probably both.
(21:30:16) Alan: :important:
(21:30:22) Edan: Yes... and there are many different types of meditation so if you're inspired to go away and do more then great
(21:30:23) Edan: Alan
(21:30:35) Gisteron: :important:
(21:31:05) Alan: There are certain mechanics in learning how to meditate. Then when you have a general idea of those one can then go and try it.
(21:31:25) Chuy: 0
(21:31:46) Edan: Guided meditations I think are much easier as well for those who have never tried it before.. gives a good idea of the kind of mind you're getting into when you do meditation
(21:31:49) Chuy: ...sorry, accidental press
(21:31:55) Edan: Gisteron
(21:32:07) Aqua: :help:
(21:32:20) Senan: It just seems kind of daunting to learn about on your own just from reading or listening. It did encourage me to look into it more though.
(21:32:32) carlos.martinez3: :important:
(21:32:52) Edan: If you find that the meditations in the lesson don't suit you then you can always ask in the forum for other suggestions. I think there is even a thread about the types of meditation members do
(21:33:02) Gisteron: it's like with pretty much everything else. they do expect you to comment on it, show that you thought a bit about it, but it really makes hardly any difference whether you actually practice what you preach, at least for your progression here it doesn't.
(21:33:04) Edan: Carlos
(21:33:39) Edan: Not for the IP it doesn't... but it may do in future depending on who your training master turns out to be. Various apprentices have meditation journals.
(21:33:59) J_Roz: :important:
(21:34:17) carlos.martinez3: as I completed my ip I learned new ideas and new view, I thank the ip and the ideas given so in a way the idea may be partly yes learn what is out there text book style but also nothing keeps you from trying as well,
(21:34:42) Edan: Definitely
(21:34:43) Edan: Roz
(21:35:21) Connor_L.: I am an advocate of trying to find a meditation instructor in your area. Somebody to look at your posture, answer questions, and who can give you instructions and guidance... even if it is once in a blue moon. That will enrich the practice. If you can Skype with your training master (who has had experience and knows how to teach meditation), then that also works. But, sometimes, just finding somebody who is near your physical location is super beneficial. I do understand that isn't an option a lot of the time.
(21:36:08) Jestor: :important:
(21:36:10) J_Roz: For those of us that use smart phones there is an app called Insight Timer and we do have a TOTJO section. I have found it extremely helpful in using for meditation. There are various ways to use the app and highly recommend joining us on there as well.
(21:36:13) J._K._Barger: :important: In response to Connor
(21:36:13) Edan: If you're struggling with meditation then definitely... I go to a group run by my Quaker group.. but there are often groups in churches, halls, libraries etc
(21:36:26) Edan: Yes... thanks Roz
(21:36:32) Edan: Jestor
(21:36:35) Jestor: never mind...
(21:36:50) Edan: Roz beat you to it
(21:36:52) Edan: JK
(21:36:56) Jestor: lol
(21:37:08) Senan: Thank you all for the advice
(21:37:19) Connor_L.: Edan, I would posit that sometimes we don't even know when we're struggling in meditation.
(21:37:35) Connor_L.: Similar to how not everybody knows their weight lifting form for squats is crappy.
(21:37:39) Chuy: :important:
(21:37:43) Edan: Haha true
(21:38:16) J._K._Barger: NVM
(21:38:22) Edan: Groups can be good, but also if you go to a group and it doesn't work for you then that doesn't mean all groups don't work. I went to one as a teenager that felt like a brainwashing session but the one I go to now is great
(21:38:23) Edan: Chuy
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(21:38:46) steamboat28: :help:
(21:39:18) Gisteron: :important: *sigh* unpopular opinion coming up, feel free to ignore...
(21:39:32) Chuy: Just to add to the places you can go for meditation. Sometimes Buddahist temples have meditation groups.
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(21:39:49) Edan: Yes, thank you
(21:39:57) Edan: Ok, Gisteron, then we'll have Aqua's question
(21:40:00) Aqua: :help: Question to words of Alan, are there meditation methods that are more suited for a certain kind of practice area? How does one knows that the chosen meditation lesson is useful enough? What meditation mechanics are more useful when learning a method? How to build up to a more controlled state of Meditation? Are meditation methods dependent on emotional state? 8o
(21:40:06) Gisteron: gee thanks
(21:41:37) Edan: Go ahead G, then we'll have responses to Aqua's question
(21:43:27) Edan: Ok.. I think we lost Gisteron..
(21:43:35) Gisteron: so meditation is of course more of an art than a science in the first place. it has some benefits and i can imagine a lesson where the master tells the apprentice to set aside like half an hour before work or before sleep or so to meditate for a week and then report on how they felt that improved their day. however, i think that a lesson is as far as it can go.
(21:43:41) Edan: Ok maybe not
(21:44:11) Vusuki: :important:
(21:44:16) Edan: Vusuki
(21:44:37) Gisteron: but i think no master should require "regular meditation" of you or even inquire into how you spend your leisure time outside of apprenticeship lessons. that's just creepy and should be no requirement for knighthood.
(21:44:55) Vusuki: If meditation is simply being present- can we not meditate during the entire day paying attention to what's happening both around and inside us?
(21:44:55) Edan: That kind of thing would be discussed between the knight and apprentice G
(21:45:30) Vusuki: I mean to say that it isn't something that we HAVE to sit down for
(21:45:59) Edan: No definitely... you can meditation while walking, while doing the washing up, etc. by being constantly aware of that moment
(21:46:05) Edan: *you can meditate
(21:46:06) Vusuki: Rather it's something we can do whenever and whatever we're doing
(21:46:22) Aqua: :important:
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(21:46:29) Edan: Yes.. you don't have to be sitting or lying down or listening to gongs or have music etc
(21:46:31) Edan: Aqua
(21:46:41) Aqua: In zen there is a walking meditation, small example
(21:46:48) Alan: Sometimes when I'm ceremonialist, I employ a guided meditation at the start to establish "group mind". I've been part of drumming groups that are synchronized rhythm for another form of group meditation. Chanting is also a good group exercise. Think of attaining a trance state as another form/aspect of meditation.
(21:46:50) Edan: Exactly
(21:47:21) Edan: Yes.. kundalini meditation often has chanting as well (I think)
(21:47:28) Edan: Ok Steamboat had a question way back
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(21:47:51) steamboat28: Actually, Edan, I posed that so I could yield the floor to Aqua's question, because Aqua was being very patient. lol
(21:48:01) Edan: Ah ok
(21:48:10) Aqua: :important: ( small link of that i mentioned ) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinhin
(21:48:29) Edan: Thank you Aqua
(21:48:35) Aqua:
(21:48:51) Vusuki: :help:
(21:48:54) Edan: Vusuki
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(21:49:12) Alan: Eventually, the meditative state of mind becomes the attitude that infuses all your actions.
(21:49:13) Vusuki: Oops. What do people understand by didactics?
(21:49:35) Vusuki: Cause I've just written something about that and it's not completely easy getting my head around it
(21:49:47) Vusuki: It's part of the I.P lesson 7
(21:49:58) Alexandre_Orion:
(21:50:20) Edan: Hang on let me look at what the lesson says Vusuki
(21:50:31) Karn: :important:
(21:50:36) Edan: Go ahead Karn
(21:50:52) Karn: Didactics seems to be a more scientific or analytical approach to teaching as opposed to the more open philosophical approach to learning.
(21:51:46) Edan: Vusuki
(21:51:48) Vusuki: Karn- I thought didactics was more an individual approach to the learner
(21:51:57) Vusuki: *for the learner
(21:52:21) Alexandre_Orion: Pedagogy : the study of teaching
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(21:52:59) Alexandre_Orion: Didactic : the method of learning
(21:53:18) Alexandre_Orion: there is a didactic to pedagogy
(21:53:37) Alexandre_Orion: a good pedagogy favours a good didactic
(21:54:42) Alexandre_Orion: but then the learner also has one's own approach to what is being learnt, which is part of the didactic
(21:54:43) Edan: I just had a look at what I wrote for didactics... I wrote about what I thought made a good teacher.
(21:55:49) Alan: :important:
(21:55:55) Edan: Alan
(21:55:58) Alan: Pedagogy is to strategy as didactics is to tactics.
(21:56:28) Vusuki: Explain the difference sorry between strategy to tactics
(21:57:08) J_Roz: :help:
(21:57:23) Chuy: :important:
(21:58:04) Edan: Chuy
(21:58:52) Alan: Pedagogy is the study of the method of teaching. Didactics is the study of the method of learning. My pedagogy includes a variety of learning styles.
(21:59:02) steamboat28: :help:
(21:59:28) Edan: We'll have Chuy's comment, then Roz's question
(22:00:12) Chuy: The strategist says "lets keep the enemy from getting to our city by blocking them in these canyons." Tactics is setting up a shield wall so that a larger force cannot get past you. Using the example of the 300 Spartans.
(22:00:45) Chuy: Idea vs. specific action essentially
(22:00:51) Edan: Thank you Chuy
(22:01:02) Edan: Roz
(22:01:04) J_Roz: Not a question; I have to head out but I wanted to say quickly that is great to see everyone (Look at all the Knights!! WOW!) and love seeing discussions/questions. Great job everyone! This has been a wonderful and awesome discussion. Looking forward to many more in the future!
(22:01:17) Edan:
(22:01:23) J_Roz: :favorite:
(22:01:31) Edan: Steam you're up
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(22:02:10) steamboat28: We've gone a little out of my depth in regards to the IP. Is there a chance we could inquire why the lessons are set in the order they are, to get back on topic?
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(22:03:56) Kale-Patronus: i finnished my homework for today yay
(22:04:15) Connor_L.: Since the order is largely customizable to the student (we do not require lessons to be done in order), I'm not positive the intent is for them to be done in any particular order.
(22:04:26) Connor_L.: If they were designed to go in an order, we would suggest that.
(22:04:33) Edan: I am not sure the answer to that question, but I would say personally that the beginning lessons are the basic foundation to give one the tools to look for more understanding, so that by the time they get to the doctrine they have developed some of the type of thinking required to discuss the doctrine
(22:04:35) Connor_L.: But, that is only my limited knowledge.
(22:04:39) Edan: But one can do it in any order
(22:05:13) Edan: Some people are further ahead than others and may prefer covering 'old ground' first
(22:06:39) Edan: Any more questions or thoughts or shall we round this session off?
(22:07:05) Aqua: :help:
(22:07:12) Aqua: (22:40:00) Aqua: :help: Question to words of Alan, are there meditation methods that are more suited for a certain kind of practice area? How does one knows that the chosen meditation lesson is useful enough? What meditation mechanics are more useful when learning a method? How to build up to a more controlled state of Meditation? Are meditation methods dependent on emotional state? 8o
(22:07:16) Edan: Go ahead Aqua
(22:07:34) Alan: Though they can be studied in any order, the final submitted order is according to the numbering. The consistency of the submitted order helps Knights read the Journals. Also, the numbering also assists in discussions by identifying them by their number.
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(22:09:25) Vusuki: :help:
(22:09:35) Edan: Did you want to try and answer Aqua's question Alan
(22:10:04) Alan: My favorite meditation style is to listen to the various sounds (musical pitches) of the moving water of a forest stream.
(22:10:04) Aqua: Mm.. I shall put my questions in a topic, if that would be more suited..
(22:11:15) Edan: It's up to you Aqua, you are perfectly welcome to start a discussion thread on meditation if you'd like others' thoughts (I'm afraid I am not wonderful at meditation to give all the answers you may be looking for)
(22:11:20) Alan: Meditation 'works' if, when you finish, your mind is 'at ease'.
(22:11:51) Aqua: Thank you, Edan. I shall open a topic about it.
(22:11:59) Edan: Ok Vusuki
(22:12:47) Vusuki: Who else had trouble facing the idea (of Krishnamurti) that we are all responsible not only for ourselves but the entire society of which we are a part of?
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(22:13:09) Vusuki: I haven't finished the book- freedom from the known but I found that deeply unsettling
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(22:13:51) Connor_L.: I love that book.
(22:14:00) Gisteron: i have no trouble facing that idea, vusuki, i just find it preposterous, personally. but seeing how he asserts it on no grounds, i need no grounds to dismiss it either.
(22:14:03) Connor_L.: I absolutely hated it the first time around. I forced myself to get through it.
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(22:14:12) Connor_L.: Now, I want to read it all the time!
(22:14:14) Ryder: Hey everyone! I'm very excited right now.
(22:14:18) Aqua: :help::important: topic made under the following link : https://www.templeofthejediorder.org/forum/Confused-Ask-for-help/113871-edan-s-question-round-unanswered-questions-of-aqua#226635
(22:14:30) Edan: I haven't read that book... we are responsible for what we do within society.. though I am not sure we are all responsible for what society is.. if that makes sense..
(22:14:55) Edan is not sure if that makes sense to her eithe
(22:15:11) Connor_L.: We are responsible for our contribution.
(22:15:25) Edan: Exactly...must better put
(22:15:27) Connor_L.: So, how we react, and what we do in response to society directly shapes it.
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(22:16:11) Ryder: I don't like social order at all.
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(22:16:54) Alan: :important:
(22:16:57) Connor_L.: That is a heavy topic, Ryder. Maybe not suited for a Q/A like this.
(22:17:05) Ryder: Alright.
(22:17:09) Edan: Alan
(22:17:16) Connor_L.: Make a topic, please! If you want to discuss it.
(22:17:17) Alan: I like this idea better in Jean-Paul Sartre's essay, "Existentialism is Humanism". When you choose you choose for every person. Because if you value it enough to choose it then it is a value you would want for everyone.
(22:17:44) Connor_L.: :favorite:
(22:18:15) Vusuki: Is that also the idea of the precepts of the Categorical Imperative?
(22:18:37) Vusuki: Act in such a way that your maxim could be a universal law?
(22:19:21) Vusuki: (and never treat a person as a means to an end but always as an end and means in itself)
(22:19:37) Vusuki: (and act in accordance with a law you give yourself)
(22:19:49) Alan: Similar. But for the Categorical Imperative, the reason is not my freedom as in Sartre but because everyone shares the same divinely given human reason.
(22:20:25) Vusuki: Thankyou
(22:20:37) V-Tog: (I have to go to bed guys, sorry...it's been fun observing! Good night, everyone! )
(22:21:20) Gisteron: sounds like an arbitrary distinction to me... i may choose a thing knowing full well it's not a choice everybody would or should make. likewise i can refuse a choice with no rimorse knowing that generally speaking it would've been a better way to go.
(22:21:20) Edan: Any final questions before we end this sessions?
(22:21:55) Alexandre_Orion: Would anyone object to us posting the transcript of this in the forum thread ?
(22:22:06) Edan: I was going to anyway Alex
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(22:22:14) Alexandre_Orion:
(22:22:18) Edan: With some extraneous stuff removed (like entrances and exists)
(22:22:21) Edan: *exits
(22:22:32) Connor_L.: I would not object! Thank you all for this illuminating discussion. I am going to head to Aqua's thread. Bye!
(22:22:52) Alexandre_Orion: I'm not sure if the ! and ? emotji will copy/paste well
(22:23:06) Gisteron: likewise, i wouldn't want the maxim to evaluate maxims by the categorical imperative to be a universal law, therefore following that imperative i would have to reject that imperative making the construct, at least superficially, self-defeating.
(22:23:08) Edan: I will sort it out Alex
(22:23:31) Edan: Perhaps this topic would be better dealt with in its own thread, as it is not directly related to the IP
(22:23:50) Edan: I will post the relevant points to a thread and then discussion can continue there
(22:24:00) Alexandre_Orion:
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(22:24:17) Edan: Ok... so this ends our IP discussion May the Force be with you all