Religion and Spiritualism

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[2] viXra:2406.0168 [pdf] submitted on 2024-06-28 20:46:43

The Self, Emptiness, and Awareness

Authors: Claus Janew
Comments: 3 Pages. CC-BY 4.0 (Note by viXra Admin: Please cite and list scientific references)

In this exploration of self-identity, I argue that the self is not a standalone entity but an integral part of a broader consciousness. Deep meditation reveals the self as a construct beyond egoistic confines, interlinked with the external world and others' experiences. Decisions arise from an awareness that transcends individual ego, suggesting that our sense of self is an inexhaustible center of dynamic consciousness rather than an ultimate emptiness.
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[1] viXra:2406.0148 [pdf] submitted on 2024-06-24 20:01:34

Resolving Paradoxes with the Logic of "Not" in Javanese Puppetry: a re-Reading of Wrekodoro and Dewaruci’s Mythology

Authors: Victor Christianto, Florentin Smarandache
Comments: 7 Pages.

There are a large number of text collections in Indonesia, related to wayang theme, cf. P.J.Zoetmulder (1971). And the text collections do not consist only of wayang purwa, but alsovariations of theme such as wayang wahyu etc. In the mean time, a Japanese scholar ShoshichiNagatomo proposed the concept of "Asian Logic," which differs from Western logic. In Westernthought, things are often seen as black or white, good or bad. However, Asian logic embraces certain degree of ambiguity. Here, "good" characters can exhibit flaws, and "bad" characters can possess redeeming qualities. This concept resonates with the Javanese philosophy of "ngono yo ngono neng ojo ngono" (note: the phrase can be translated: "it is what it is, but it's also not"). This philosophy embodies the logic of "not," acknowledging the multifaceted nature of reality. (submitted to a journal for review)
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