improvateur
improvateur Still the mind; soften the heart.

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62 years old
Foothills of Sierra Nevada, CALIFORNIA
United States



Last Login: 11/9/2007
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GeneralAnthropology, Astronomy, (N.B.: adjacent background is a Hubble photo of Galactic Cluster Abell S0740), Books, Buddhism (I'm a member of John Travis's Mountain Stream sangha), Camping, Hiking, Philosophy (in moderation), and occasionally chewing over imponderables such as: "Whither Man[kind(?)]?"
MusicSymphonic, Chamber music, Tone poems, "Serious Music" of all sorts (even -- don't be frightened, please -- Opera), Balkan folk music, Classical N. Indian Ragas, Etc. I also enjoy listening to Buddhist chanting. For those of you who have Real Player installed, may I recommend Imee Ooi's beautiful rendition of a Metta (Loving Kindness) chant here, also available as a video with English subtitles on YouTube here.
MoviesNature and science documentaries. Kurosawa's stuff -- especially Dersu Usala. King of Hearts, Harold and Maude, Siddhartha, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Being There, Gandhi, Antonia's Line and lots of other mostly foreign & indy films, whose names I've now forgotten.
TelevisionBBC & PBS -- Especially Nature, Nova, BritComs (i.e., Monty Python, Black Adder, and that ilk). The various Discovery Channels (& Science channel).The History Channel. Documentaries in general.
BooksGot about 3,500 of 'em stored in the garage... Bring more shelving, please.
HeroesM.K. Gandhi and M.L. King, Siddhartha Gautama and Ajahn Chah.

Possibly, the Jesus of The Book of Thomas (rather than the Pauline God).

The young Einstein (in his Patent Office days) and Michio Kaku.

The great pioneers of evolution: Charles Darwin, and Alfred Russel Wallace. The terrific science writers: Stephen Jay Gould, and David Quammen, and the environmental activist, David Suzuki.

Joseph Campbell and Bill Moyers.

Socialists, in general (Paul Robeson was one) and, more specifically, any Democrat who earnestly tries to rectify the immense tangle of sorrow, which G.W. Bush & Co. have engendered.

Actually, YOU can be a hero, too!
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     improvateur's Details
Status:Single
Here for:Networking, Serious Relationships, Friends
Orientation:Straight
Body type:5' 8"
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian
Religion:Buddhist
Zodiac Sign:Gemini
Children:Proud parent
Education:Some college
Occupation:Retired

   improvateur's Schools
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA
Graduated: 1984
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Associate's Degree
Major: Electronics
 

1983 to 1984
University Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
Graduated: N/A
Student status: Alumni
Degree: None
Major: Anthropology
 

1968 to 1969
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
Graduated: N/A
Student status: Alumni
Degree: None
Major: Physics
 

1966 to 1967
Abington Shs
Abington, PA
Graduated: N/A
Student status: Alumni
Degree: High School Diploma
Major: College Prep
 

1961 to 1965



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About me:
Although I almost came away with a BS in Anthropology from the University of Michigan back in the late 60's, after a 5 month stint in Venezuela (mostly at the Orinoco River's headwaters), I became convinced that the last thing any self-respecting native needed was yet another missionary or anthropologist with whom to contend. Subsequently, I earned an AA degree from the local community college and spent 20 years or so in the electronics industry, before retiring to the woods.

I'm a lover of natural history and happy owner of 2.5 acres of woodland with a small creek at the foot of the property. Frequently I play host to local deer and raccoons and a wonderful variety of birds.

A couple of months ago I finally I faced into the financial reality of un-retiring myself... and was lucky to land at least a temporary position with a local outfit, which manufactures all kinds of transponders for the agricultural industry -- anything from complete weather stations to ground moisture, "leaf wet," and water flow sensors. Thanks to satellite communication, such technology allows the 21st century farmer to sit at his desk and keep tabs on just what's going on throughout his acreage. Neat stuff! I am only 20 minutes from work, and my coworkers are good folks, too. We ship products world wide.

The sky is dark out here in the country, and I'm delighted to say the viewing is pretty good for this old amateur astronomer. Of course it's really best when the moon is not lighting up the sky. Right it looks a bit like this:

CURRENT MOON

I practice a form of Buddhist meditation regularly, and, as you may have noticed, I deeply enjoy researching Buddhist history and philosophy.

Who I'd like to meet:


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OM Carol

OM Carol



Dec 21 2009 11:31 PM








 






Cosmic Peace Joy, May the Light of Love Illuminate All Souls Here on Earth



OM Carol


Namaskar

Cynthia Harris



Dec 17 2009 6:55 AM



Be Someone

Be someone who listens, and you will be heard.
Be someone who cares, and you will be loved.
Be someone who gives, and you will be blessed.
Be someone who comforts, and you will know peace.

Be someone who genuinely seeks to understand, and you will be wise.
Be someone kind, someone considerate, and you will be admired.
Be someone who values truth, and you will be respected.
Be someone who takes action, and you will move life forward.

Be someone who lifts others higher, and your life will be rich.
Be someone filled with gratitude, and there will be no end to the things for which
you'll be thankful.

Be someone who lives with joy, with purpose, as your own light brightly shines.
Be in every moment, the special someone you are truly meant to be.

-- Ralph Marston

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Tibetan Photo Project



Jul 18 2009 7:37 PM

By viewing this film you can help this Tibetan film maker win $3000

The Tibetan Photo Project helps  fund and find ways for films by Tibetans to be seen.

Help build 3 of The Tibetan Photo Project Film Maker Education Centers in India so that Tibetans can continue to grow their voice through their films http://www.tibetanphotoproject.com


Film Synopsis: On the invitation and prayers of tribal leaders, the Dalai Lama travels to a poor and remote Muslim village at the India Pakistan border. More than a symbolic gesture, the visit results in an invitation by the Dalai Lama to provided a modern education to children from the village while insuring their religious and cultural heritage. Without this film, this amazing story would never be known or seen.

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OM Carol

OM Carol



Jul 8 2009 5:30 PM


Cosmic Tara Blessings OM Carol
Namaskar

Cynthia Harris



Apr 23 2009 6:23 PM


Blessings Sweetheart!

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Free Tibet

Free Tibet



Mar 20 2009 1:28 PM

Hello my friend how are you doing? well i am sorry for not write you you for very long time.... hope you dont mind, the truth is that i got some of my own problem and thats why i am not on the mood to talk to any one... anyway i am ok now... well i just wanna say hello to you and wish you a good day... talk to you soon.
regards
Tashi
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The K&R Experiment

The K&R Experiment



Mar 6 2009 2:47 AM

For those of us who care about our planet...
I'd like to share our latest video "Careless"
Hope you enjoy :)



Peace,
Kharen
~Forever on a Spiritual Path~

~Forever on a Spiritual Path~



Sep 21 2008 2:41 AM



~Wishing you a weekend filled with love, serenity and laughter~

xoxoxoxo
Sheila
南法聖観

南法聖観



Feb 20 2008 8:55 AM

Nyingje and the Joy Riders

Nyingje and the Joy Riders



Nov 27 2007 9:45 PM

sutra of golden light
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南法聖観



Nov 6 2007 2:05 AM

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南法聖観



Oct 24 2007 4:04 AM



「The illustration of Red Wind Star」



A star which locates several billion light-year away in the far end of the space ・・・ Star of Ilubita.
Star of Ilubita is shining with Blue Wind star. Here, I illustrated "Seki hu kanjya"(Red Wind official) who was one of Ilubita.
He arranged 3 volumes of the book before him and just about access the wisdom.


He displayed "Book of Heart", "Book of Creation" and "Book of Mind".
The attendants around him wanted to become the official and carried the rolled book.
They are Fish attendant, Insect attendant and Animal attendant.

①"Book of Heart" is about how to prepare one's heart as an official.
②"Book of Creation" is about the way to create existence from nothing.
③"Book of Mind" is about "Happou Gengaku".

"Seki hu kanjya"(Red Wind official) says ・・・ "Human being is destined to worry."


*For your information,
"Happou Gengaku" is a theory hinted from the occurrence of thought process, which could be positive/negative, from psychological perspective.&l
南法聖観

南法聖観



Oct 16 2007 11:28 AM



「The illustration of Blue Wind Star」


A star which locates several
billion light-year away in the far end of the space ・・・ Star of
Alubita.


Here, I illustrated Blue Wind star which ruled
this planet and also "Sei hu kanjya"(Blue Wind official) who was one of the
attendant of Blue Wind star.
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He arranged 3 volumes of the book before him and
looking at "Book of Wind", "Book of Technology" and "Book of
Wisdom".

He is thinking about which one to study
first.


He is surrounded by Jyu do sha (young
attendants).


①"Book of Wind" is ・・・ about a natural
science.

②"Book of Technology" is ・・・ about the origin of
technology itself.

③"Book of Wisdom" is ・・・ about how to compose
wisdom.


"Sei hu kanjya"(Blue Wind official) says ・・・
"Human being is not so wise."
南法聖観

南法聖観



Sep 11 2007 3:32 AM



Hello!  A wonderful day!!


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南法聖観



Sep 3 2007 7:58 AM

*love&peace*



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Cairy

Cairy Britton



Jul 26 2007 1:39 AM

http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/

I feel that it is an EXTREMELY important film and that people should be aware of how they're being
MANIPULATED and receive information from sources outside of the mass media.

Parts 2 & 3 are especially important and relavent to what is going on in our
world. If this moves you please pass it on so that others may be aware.

-Cairy

P.S. Part 1 is only not especially significant, especially to Non christians
Patty

Patty



Jul 23 2007 8:34 PM

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Radha

Radha AnandaPrema



Jul 12 2007 1:46 AM

Namaste
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Love

Love



Jul 11 2007 8:52 PM

~ Count not what is lost but what is left~

Muktaali Devi

Muktaali Devi



Jul 9 2007 3:48 AM

Aum Namah Sivaya ~ Improvateur

You are here
To enable the world
To live more amply
With greater vision
And with a fierce spirit
Of hope and achievement
You are here to
Enrich the world.
~ Woodrow Wilson


Marcel

Marcel Poulin



Jul 9 2007 2:58 AM

PEOPLE
will
COME TOGETHER

And no one
can stop us
NOW

YOU ARE...I AM
part of this
CIRCLE
(((love&light)))

(((love&light)))



Jul 8 2007 7:24 PM

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Matter MUST OBEY Consciousness

Matter     MUST OBEY Consciousness



Jul 8 2007 12:03 PM

Take control of the dream

with meditation and focused intention we can
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FIRE THE GRID with me 7-17-07 in spirit and on Aug 11,12 in person on Mt Shasta
Nyingje and the Joy Riders

Nyingje and the Joy Riders



Jul 5 2007 9:10 PM

May all be auspicious for you today!
Jana--Nayely

Jana--Nayely



Jul 3 2007 2:18 AM

Ahhh, I didn't know there was a word limitation--just like in live talk! Rules-Rules-Rules! I always miss those cues. Here is the rest of the entry below, now it is out of order:

My other limitation is that I see and experience almost all things in shades and hues, not differentiatable into stark and polarized categories like black and white, right and wrong, attractive or repulsive. It seems that to do this would waste the strength inherent in diversity because in the separation, elements could not flow and mingle, finding ways to mediate each other. Also, how could I laugh at my errors if they are stuck in the "repulsive box"? And if I can no longer laugh at myself, I will be a pretty grim person, because I do make a lot of errors.

But, I am a tenacious student, so, I shall put on my pondering hat and try to understand.

-hummingbird
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