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TAT was founded on the belief that your investigation of life's mysteries is expedited by working with others who are exploring, perhaps down a different road, so that you may share your discoveries, exchange ideas, and "compare notes" in order to come to a better understanding of yourself and others. </B></FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> </B><I><B> </B></I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><A HREF="http://www.listeningattention.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.listeningattention.org/"><B>The Listening Attention:</B></A></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><B> </B></FONT><I>A companion site to the Missal which examines the need for direct perception in the spiritual quest.</I> In the spiritual <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><IMG SRC="4959e690.jpg" border=0 width="158" height="105" ALT="Listening Attention - Mt. Alice above Lion Lake" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="4"></FONT>search, the quest for true self-definition, we soon come to the realization that our best efforts, and even our very selves, are mechanical and reactive.  A different level of seeing is needed, a pure awareness that is not itself a product of the world or mind, but primary to the reaction pattern we call ourselves. A listening which is attentive yet not reactive, and unaffected by circumstance and the constant changes of thought and mind. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><A HREF="http://www.spiritualteachers.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.spiritualteachers.org"><B>Spiritual Teachers Guide</B></A><B>:</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><B> </B></FONT><B>This site is a timesaving guide to one aspect of the spiritual quest: the search for a teacher. Concise reviews of </B><B>teachers ranked by a seekers personal experience and years of research.  An excellent web-site for sorting through the many teachers and their systems.</B><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><B> </B></FONT><I><B>Looking for something a bit different?</B></I><B> Try a movie... go to The Spiritual Teachers Guide and the great web page on spiritual films at</B><B> </B><A HREF="http://www.spiritualteachers.org/moreinspiration.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.spiritualteachers.org/moreins"><B><U>www.spiritualteachers.org/moreinspiration.htm</U></B></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://selfdiscoveryportal.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://selfdiscoveryportal.com"><B>The Self-Discovery Multi-Site Portal </B></A><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><A HREF="http://selfdiscoveryportal.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://selfdiscoveryportal.com"><B>:</B></A></FONT><B> </B> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><B>What's behind the sense of 'I am'? Who's living, and who's facing death? Who or what am I, essentially?</B><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > <IMG SRC="21469860.jpg" border=0 width="105" height="134" ALT="self discovery" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="2"></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><B>Throughout history occasional individuals have told of finding the answer to those questions, and their testimonies often have a surprising consistency.  For individuals seeking to find the answer for themselves, those testimonies provide helpful clues for pursuing the search to a successful conclusion. </B></FONT></div> <div> <B>  </B>   For some searchers, working by themselves is the preferred method. Others intuit that finding a few fellow seekers to work with may expedite their progress. Still more fortunate may be those who find a living person who has made the journey and can provide assistance from the perspective of that realization. The Self-Discovery site is designed to offer all three modes of help.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><A HREF="http://www.searchwithin.org/ " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.searchwithin.org/ "><B>SearchWithin.org:</B></A><B> </B></FONT>committed to spiritual seekers who are earnestly looking for deeper meaning in life. Here, you will find rare reading <IMG SRC="b684b580.gif" border=0 width="75" height="88" ALT="searchwithin.org" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="2" VSPACE="2">material for seekers who are serious about discovering something meaningful — something about their Self. We offer no dogmas, no enchanted formulas, and no sales pitches. Read these pages with an open mind and an open heart, and you may catch a glimpse of something deeper within...  <A HREF="http://www.searchwithin.org/ " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.searchwithin.org/ ">http://www.searchwithin.org/</A> </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><A HREF="http://www.richardrose.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.richardrose.org/"><B>Richard Rose:</B></A> </FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" >Zen Master - Poet - Philosopher - Friend.</FONT> This site contains "The Three Books of the Absolute" - Rose's epic poem on <IMG SRC="c3087670.jpg" border=0 width="135" height="103" ALT="Richard Rose" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="2" VSPACE="2">his realization; the full text of <I>After the Absolute: The Inner Teachings of Richard Rose</I> - a student's memoir of life with Rose; and an account of "The Last Hours of Richard Rose."</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.richardrose.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.richardrose.org/"><B>http://www.richardrose.org/</B></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://home.earthlink.net/~grharmon" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://home.earthlink.net/~grharmon"><B>Spiritual Books Worth Reading:</B></A> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><B>"</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><B>Spiritual reading is the search for wisdom that has been written in words. The search for </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG SRC="4a369460.png" border=0 width="105" height="70" ALT="Mystic Missal Library" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="4"></B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><B>enlightenment,satori, the absolute,Truth,self,nirvana, God, are all subjects that are beyond language. Special writing skills are required to convey anything of value to the reader. To save time in finding the most understandable of authors in this nebulous area, this list has been assembled."  </B></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.richardroseteachings.com/index.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.richardroseteachings.com/inde"><B>Rose Publications:</B></A> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" >Richard Rose</FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" > wrote seven books over a span of thirty years. Each deals directly with a specific aspect of spiritual seeking.<IMG SRC="797756c0.jpg" border=0 width="117" height="108" ALT="Rose Publications" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="3" VSPACE="2"> Richard Rose's books are made available through the publishing and distribution services of Rose Publications. Rose Publications also publishes and distributes several other titles. These are generally out-of-print works that Richard Rose thought were valuable and wanted to make available in reasonably priced reprint editions. Those who venture into the mind and thought of Richard Rose via his books will come away from the effort changed in an undeniable way.  <A HREF="http://www.richardroseteachings.com/index.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.richardroseteachings.com/inde"><B>http://www.richardroseteachings.com/index.html</B></A></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><A HREF="http://www.merrell-wolff.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.merrell-wolff.org"><B>Franklin Merrel-Wolff Fellowship:</B></A></FONT> " Franklin Fowler Wolff was an American philosopher, mathematician, and sage <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><IMG SRC="9c770580.jpg" border=0 width="112" height="88" ALT="Franklin Merrell-Wolff" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="2" VSPACE="2"></FONT>who combined an extraordinary intellect with profound mystical insight and authenticity. Those who knew Dr. Wolff were blessed by his openness to share both his wisdom and his deeply profound presence. The Franklin Merrell-Wolff Fellowship offers this website in an effort to extend his work and to act as a meeting place for those around the world who recognize the value of his teachings." <A HREF="http://www.merrell-wolff.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.merrell-wolff.org">http://www.merrell-wolff.org/</A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><A HREF="http://www.fhu.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.fhu.com">The Foundation of Human Understanding:</A></FONT><B> For over three decades, the Foundation for Human Understanding has been </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><IMG SRC="4a553580.jpg" border=0 width="83" height="88" ALT="Foundation of Human Understanding, meditation, prayer Roy Masters" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="4"></FONT><B>helping people to cope successfully with stress by showing them how to live according to the traditional Judeo-Christian Principals of patience, honesty, courage, self-control, forgiveness, and real love for one's fellow man. In other words, to live according to conscience, and not according to the pressures of the outside world. </B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><A HREF="http://www.capacitie.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.capacitie.org/"><B>Capacitie:</B></A><I><B> </B></I></FONT><I><B> </B></I><I>"No brims nor borders such as in a bowl we see, my essence was Capacitie"  "Capacitie</I> was the word used by Thomas Traherne <IMG SRC="a4091680.jpg" border=0 width="145" height="104" ALT="St. Mary's Parish Church, Credenhill where Traherne held the living from 1661 until his death and where the annual Traherne Festival is centred. " ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="2" VSPACE="2">to describe his essential being. Terms such as <I>Original Nature</I>,<I> True Nature, First Nature, What we really are, Now</I>, etc., are probably the more readily recognized contemporary equivalents. It is an attempt to combine the strands of enquiry and activity which I have found to most fruitful in dis-covering <I>Capacitie.</I> I look upon the website as another strand in the enquiry referred to above, a form of participation in what Traherne called the <I>Fellowship of the Mystery</I>. "- <I> by Alan Mann, with information on Traherne, Douglas Harding, and John Wren-Lewis.  </I><A HREF="http://www.capacitie.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.capacitie.org/">http://www.capacitie.org/</A></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><A HREF="http://www.universityofyourself.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.universityofyourself.com/"><B>The University of Yourself </B></A><B>:</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><B> </B></FONT><B>offers dream-work via teleconferencing, leading you to an understanding of your dreams through </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B><IMG SRC="4a6a25b0.jpg" border=0 width="162" height="91" ALT="University of Yourself" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="4"></B></I></FONT><B>understanding yourself. </B><I><B> </B></I><B>Dr.Ron has his own unique blend of humor and understanding. </B><I><B>"Dreams are filmed “live and in person” inside of you. They reveal the facts of your inner life. They contain profound insights about every aspect of your existence. And they do not know how to lie."</B></I><B> -Dr. Ron Masa</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> </B><I><B>'Helping You Hear the Guide Inside'</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><A HREF="http://www.bobwoodyard.com/index.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.bobwoodyard.com/index.html"><B>Nurturing the Now:</B></A></FONT><FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><B> "</B></FONT><I>Nurturing the now is a way of living in the present with peace and optimism. You must yearn to return...to the <IMG SRC="4ca5e700.jpg" border=0 width="94" height="112" ALT="Nurturing the Now" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="2">living experience that you are."</I> <B>Vicki Woodyard</B> has brought the fruits of her life and suffering into a site that is inspirational and a comfort to those in need.</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I>The first step should be into silence. Begin with the silent witnessing of your thoughts. </I></div> <div> <I>The next step is into surrender. Let the thoughts be there without fighting them. </I></div> <div> <I>Thirdly, admit that you need higher help. This will bring in the principle of humility</I></div> <div> <I>- Vicki Woodyard</I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="new_picks_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Papyrus" ><B>New Picks:</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Papyrus" ><B>  </B></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><A HREF="http://www.awakentotruth.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.awakentotruth.com/"><B>Awakentotruth.com</B></A><B> </B></FONT><B>Michael Hall, PhD. Michael teaches awakening and the integration of non-dual awareness into daily life. Over 30 years of full-time psychological practice has provided a unique perspective </B><B><IMG SRC="f97788a0.jpg" border=0 width="120" height="138" ALT="Michael Hall" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="2" VSPACE="2"></B><B>on the roots of suffering and the end of it. He draws on the writing and teaching of contemporary and historical awakened teachers, joining the common threads in Christian, Buddhist, Advaita, and Non-Dual traditions to share a message of the possibility and promise of personal transformation and liberation from egoic illusion. </B></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><A HREF="http://ashodara.blogspot.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://ashodara.blogspot.com/"><B>Asho-Dara:</B></A></FONT><B> "Asho-Dara is dedicated to the sages and seers, philosophers and mystical poets of the Indian subcontinent.This site will show case the multiple faiths and pluralistics tradtions of this country."<IMG SRC="f6d78b60.jpg" border=0 width="120" height="182" ALT="Asho-Dara" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="4" VSPACE="2"> - </B><I><B>beautiful blog on Indian philosophy -</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://bibleunlocked.blogspot.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://bibleunlocked.blogspot.com/">The Bible Unlocked:</A><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" >  This blog by Kristina Kaine explores the depth of meaning behind the words used in the Bible, focussing mostly in the New Testament which was originally written in Koine or common Greek spoken 2,000 years ago. Exploring these words can often reveal that the English words chosen by the translators can actually obscure the true meaning.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.albigen.net/home-about.aspx" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.albigen.net/home-about.aspx">Albigen.Net:</A> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" >This site is a working and communications tool for individuals and groups using the Albigen system of self-knowledge described by Richard Rose in his book The Albigen Papers.</FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" ><A HREF="http://www.zenbitchslap.com/index.php" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.zenbitchslap.com/index.php">Paul Hedderman: </A></FONT><A HREF="http://www.zenbitchslap.com/index.php" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.zenbitchslap.com/index.php">What is the Sound of One Hand Slapping?</A>  <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="BernhardMod BT" >Paul has a unique style and approach to the problem of addiction. Speaking from experience and insight, he offers a path to self-knowledge as well as a route out of obsession.</FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.zenbitchslap.com/index.php" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.zenbitchslap.com/index.php">http://www.zenbitchslap.com/index.php</A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <IMG SRC="079652e0.png" border=0 width="101" height="46" ALT="spirituality meditation esoteric philosophy prayer satori nirvana zen" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div>   <script type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript">var site="sm8missal"</script> <script type="text/javascript" language="JavaScript1.2" src="http://sm8.sitemeter.com/js/counter.js?site=sm8missal"> </script> <noscript> <a href="http://sm8.sitemeter.com/stats.asp?site=sm8missal" target="_top"> <img src="http://sm8.sitemeter.com/meter.asp?site=sm8missal" alt="Site Meter" border=0></a> </noscript>    </div> <div> <I> </I><I><U>Copyright  2008 -  Robert Fergeson. 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