The Open Dimension

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I am a semi-retired psychotherapist/psychiatric social worker and certified hypnotherapist. Originally a practicing attorney, I changed careers during the 1980's. My interests include history, constitutional law, Hindustani classical music, yoga, meditation and spirituality.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

A Thought for the Day


" THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE, BUT FIRST IT WILL REALLY PISS YOU OFF."

( Dylan Ratigan, quoting a sage )

posted by Alfred E. McGuire | 2:34 PM

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Indian Musical Instruments (6): Rudra Vina


posted by Alfred E. McGuire | 9:35 PM


posted by Alfred E. McGuire | 9:33 PM

Indian Musical Instruments (5): Sarangi


posted by Alfred E. McGuire | 12:42 AM

Monday, March 28, 2011

Indian Musical Instruments (4): Santoor


posted by Alfred E. McGuire | 9:56 PM

Dzogchen Verse (3)


At all times and in every situation, watch the free play of undivided pure being, convinced that there is nothing other than that... In the event of desire or anger, joy or sorrow, or any fleeting thought, with direct recognition no trace remains; intuiting the liberating aspect of pure being, as with a figure drawn in water, spontaneous arising and reflexive release are incessant. Whatever occurs nourishes naked empty presence, and whatever moves is the creativity of sovereign pure being: it is traceless natural purity--- how amazing! ( Dowman,K. The Flight of the Garuda )

posted by Alfred E. McGuire | 9:15 PM