Theos-Talk Archives (August 1998 Message tt00441)

Very good idea. Of course this should be a private venture if it is to
attract funds from every theosophist whatever organization (or none) to
donate and succeed in real terms. More later.

mkr


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At 11:42 PM 8/25/1998 -0700, you wrote:
>Rudy,
>
>Is there a internet provider (private) in Cuba that the TS may
>subscribe?
>
>If yes, maybe we can all contribute to support that effort.
>We could also send a lot of information in a CD (740 MB). We could also
>work in accummulating Theosophical material in Spanish in some site.
>Just an idea, my brother.
>
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>
>Regarding the internet, the information is great, but my eyes get tired
>very quickly, and therefore very impractical for me. It is a great tool
>for research. One can spend hours everyday in viewing, reviewing,
>downloading tons of information . . . So what . . . And after all that
>: Do you know yourself more than before? Are you a more compassionated
>person? Are you (quoting from Isis "thoroughly eliminating from ... mind
>and spirit ... selfishness and other impurity ... also the infection of
>superstition and prejudice?"
>
>Not really if there is no quality time left for meditation and the
>practical aspects of daily living in a social community.
>
>I prefer an equilibrium of virtual information and attending to live
>presentations and group meetings were I can participate in the group
>aura and the magic resulting from the synergy of sharing, cooperation
>and warmth.
>
>So, I do not share with Ramadoss his 'virtual' dream of seeing
>information flowing mainly through virtual channel, monitor screens
>which ultimate will be solder to some brain neurons . . .

If there is any doubt about my view on the matter, every channel of
communication and every method interaction has be to fully exploited. One
technology which has just come on board and is picking up speed and has
great potential is Internet.




>
>Martin Leiderman
>in beautiful West L. A.