as not very far as i understand, wishes that are sent (for example: by speaking them quietly, in Mind) are fulfilled in future, not neccessarily in the same life.
they form Karma, which 'chases' one through one life or through more of one's lives.
as not very far as i understand, Buddhism considers Miracles as possible, Supernatural powers are a fact.
when i've visited Stupas in Kuchary years ago, a few of times ... i wished for Enlightened Love as i walked around the Miracle Stupa.
i was advised to not go into details too much when sending a wish ... i did that, if i remember well enough.
there are tales of Great Yogis & Buddha performing Miracles as well, in past.
i think it is possible to learn Magicks & Miracle-works ... to use it as a tool for Enlightenment.
see also, if You wish or need, ... : Stupas.
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Stupas.
Introduction.
A stupa (Sanskrit: m.,stūpa 'heap') is a mound-like or hemispherical structure containing relics (śarīra - typically the remains of Buddhist monks or nuns), and used as a place of meditation.
Tibetan stupas.
There are 8 different kinds of stupas in Tibetan Buddhism, each referring to major events in the Buddha's life:
A ninth kind of stupa exists,
> Source: [ Stupa ].
A stupa (Sanskrit: m.,stūpa 'heap') is a mound-like or hemispherical structure containing relics (śarīra - typically the remains of Buddhist monks or nuns), and used as a place of meditation.
Tibetan stupas.
There are 8 different kinds of stupas in Tibetan Buddhism, each referring to major events in the Buddha's life:
- Lotus Blossom Stupa.
- Enlightenment Stupa.
- Stupa of Many Doors.
- Stupa of Descent from the God Realm.
- Stupa of Great Miracles.
- Stupa of Reconciliation.
- Stupa of Complete Victory.
- Stupa of Nirvana.
A ninth kind of stupa exists,
- the Kalachakra stupa.
> Source: [ Stupa ].
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Queen of Cups, The Card.
Richness of Feelings.
When we meet with richness of feelings, we often think that we had too much ... or that our soul was changing too often to enjoy, to form beneficial relationships with ourselves & with others.
Often this is not the truth, for generosity in feelings helps to see the natural limits of our empathy, where our individuity ends ... & where other people's territory is.
After seeing these limits, cup closes itself & we can start building relationships where both our personal distances, as well as shared thoughts & feelings can be experienced.
Need for spiritual wholeness.
On card we can see seemingly-contradiction: a closed cup & whole, solid throne representing both solid-wholeness & openess of the soul.
There's the message to not be too soft nor too hard, to be able to both open oneself & to see the limits of everyone involved.
If one succeeds in this, the one can feel as whole, is well tuned & solid ... can have good mood & can speak as one even when representing many.
See also, if You wish: Queen of Cups (Tarot card), my First Mandala TAROT Reading.
Data Mining against Terror?
'Data mining, also called knowledge discovery in databases, in computer sciences is the process of discovering interesting and useful patterns and relationships in large volumes of data.
The field combines tools from statistics and artificial intelligence with database management to analyze large digital collections, known as data sets.
Data mining is widely used in business (insurance, banking, retail), science research (astronomy, medicine), and government security (detection of criminals and terrorists).'
> Source: [ Data Mining ].
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nm108's note: this can be combined with web crawling & nmap vulnerability search & hacking to find evidence against Terror.
The field combines tools from statistics and artificial intelligence with database management to analyze large digital collections, known as data sets.
Data mining is widely used in business (insurance, banking, retail), science research (astronomy, medicine), and government security (detection of criminals and terrorists).'
> Source: [ Data Mining ].
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nm108's note: this can be combined with web crawling & nmap vulnerability search & hacking to find evidence against Terror.
Sunday, December 27, 2015
Dictionary SSH Hack.
Disclaimer.
this is technologically advanced article about hacking SSH password by writing SSH Client using Java Library for this.
to understand this article, one has to know a little about programming (preferably in Java), & a little about SSH.
Dangers.
this method can be used to obtain root password of vulnerable systems, thus taking over computers.
... process of obtaining root password & installing a rootkit can be automated as well.
potential vulnerable systems can be found using a web crawler software that scans for open ports, like nmap does, looking for port 22.
not every ssh server allows for root login, but there's still the danger of escalating access privileges with other hacks.
not every ssh server runs on port 22 as well.
C0de.
C0de.
(click to enlarge image).
... this time i did dictionary attack on SSH password.
... c0de is available for download here.
(it requires Jsch library & it's dependencies).
As another way, a standard SSH client can be used ... with a script that performs many hack attempts in a loop, by executing ssh client many times.
Why ip address spoofing does not work with SSH hacks?
... because SSH service requires two-way communication.
Client sends requests, and awaits responses from the server.
Without 'knowing' the source IP address, response can't be sent to a proper computer (ssh client).
It's possible however to attack from a 'proxy' server, or from a different machine with different IP address controlled by a hacker, to bypass IP block or to misdirect.
TOR Anonymity for a SSH Hack.
it's still possible to perform an 'Anonymous SSH Hack' using 'The Onion Router' for example.
Saturday, December 26, 2015
Dictionary Webapp Hack.
Disclaimer.
this is technologically advanced article about hacking 'the Internet Applications' & other Tools.
to understand this article, one has to know a little about programming (preferably in Java), a little about web applications, & a little about HTTP Protocol.
HTTP Request analysis.
i've used Google Chrome's tool called 'HTTP Trace' to look at HTTP Request sent to a sample webapp i was running at my computer.
i've looked at a failed login attempt.
Failed Login Data.
(click on image to enlarge it).
C0de.
then i've downloaded Apache's HTTP Client Library & wrote a little of the code that 'forged' HTTP Requests & tried to login into an app in a loop.
i've looked at results of both failed & succesful login attempts, then came up with a final version of the code as follows:
C0de for a Hack.
(click on image to enlarge it).
it doesn't matter much that a succesful login attempt is with 'bad request' status, we've got the information that the password is correct still.
... presented code is very simple & can be refined in many ways ... but this all would only obscure the main idea that a program can be used to perform a Dictionary or Brute Force attacks on a webapp.
C0de without a 'Bad Request'.
... slightly refined code, without 'Bad Request' status message is available on a screenshot below & can be downloaded here as well.
C0de, slightly refined.
(click on image to enlarge it).
i've 'printed' first server hit (HTTP GET Request) on monitor screen, analyzed it, noticed the 'jsessionid' part & formed code that extracted it.
... a proper use of HTTP POST parameters, including 'jsessionid' was the key for overcoming 'Bad Request' problem & message as well.
then i've did part of the code responsible for extracting & comparing page's title to determine if we succesfully logged in or not.
... further c0de refinements could include loading passwords dictionary from a file, or generating it somehow & an option of performing more or less refined brute force attacks.
Security Measures.
how to protect against attacks as these?
... with captcha & account locking functionality, but this opens webapp to 'Account Lockout' vulnerability - any user might be prevented from logging in to app.
Other Considerations.
this is brutus / hydra software equivalent (hacks done more or less manually instead of using someone's complete tools).
this method can be used to hack tomcat webapp server's password, web services, routers, ssh, ... & other tools.
just download client library for a given service or app & write code that attacks passwords via the given protocol.
captcha won't protect all the time, but delays after failed login as well as use of strong passwords that change with time should.
this is technologically advanced article about hacking 'the Internet Applications' & other Tools.
to understand this article, one has to know a little about programming (preferably in Java), a little about web applications, & a little about HTTP Protocol.
HTTP Request analysis.
i've used Google Chrome's tool called 'HTTP Trace' to look at HTTP Request sent to a sample webapp i was running at my computer.
i've looked at a failed login attempt.
Failed Login Data.
(click on image to enlarge it).
C0de.
then i've downloaded Apache's HTTP Client Library & wrote a little of the code that 'forged' HTTP Requests & tried to login into an app in a loop.
i've looked at results of both failed & succesful login attempts, then came up with a final version of the code as follows:
C0de for a Hack.
(click on image to enlarge it).
it doesn't matter much that a succesful login attempt is with 'bad request' status, we've got the information that the password is correct still.
... presented code is very simple & can be refined in many ways ... but this all would only obscure the main idea that a program can be used to perform a Dictionary or Brute Force attacks on a webapp.
C0de without a 'Bad Request'.
... slightly refined code, without 'Bad Request' status message is available on a screenshot below & can be downloaded here as well.
C0de, slightly refined.
(click on image to enlarge it).
i've 'printed' first server hit (HTTP GET Request) on monitor screen, analyzed it, noticed the 'jsessionid' part & formed code that extracted it.
... a proper use of HTTP POST parameters, including 'jsessionid' was the key for overcoming 'Bad Request' problem & message as well.
then i've did part of the code responsible for extracting & comparing page's title to determine if we succesfully logged in or not.
... further c0de refinements could include loading passwords dictionary from a file, or generating it somehow & an option of performing more or less refined brute force attacks.
Security Measures.
how to protect against attacks as these?
... with captcha & account locking functionality, but this opens webapp to 'Account Lockout' vulnerability - any user might be prevented from logging in to app.
Other Considerations.
this is brutus / hydra software equivalent (hacks done more or less manually instead of using someone's complete tools).
this method can be used to hack tomcat webapp server's password, web services, routers, ssh, ... & other tools.
just download client library for a given service or app & write code that attacks passwords via the given protocol.
captcha won't protect all the time, but delays after failed login as well as use of strong passwords that change with time should.
Friday, December 25, 2015
Parapsychology by W. W. Hewitt.
William W. Hewitt.
'Psychic Development for Beginners:
An Easy Guide to Developing and Releasing Your Psychic Abilities'.
... it's an easy to read book about Parapsychology - took me more or less 3 days to read about 220 pages of it.
What i remember most is 'Cosmic Awareness, Higher Mind', an Absolute that author refers to when describing Psychic Abilities, Creativity, Intuition, 6th sense.
... with my understanding, this absolute might be Buddha, if i am not wrong.
There are practices of synchronizing with proper (Theta) brain-wave frequencies, visualization practices as well.
There are many of exercises for the reader that help to develop 'Psychic Tools' ... as well as giving Mind the direction(s) in which it develops.
Many of exercises are performed from either of 'Basic Parapsychology' level or 'Beach of Time' level, reached with exercise after a proper preparation.
Psychic powers are slightly described, along with simple exercises that help to develop & check progress along these lines.
Psychic powers included are:
- Sharpening 5-senses to degree useful in Parapsychology,
- Psychic Shield,
- Psychic Healing,
- Clairvoyance,
- Telepathy,
- Psychometry,
- Astral Travels,
- Communication with Human Subconscious,
- Communication with Ghosts,
- Communication with Animals,
- Finding Problems' Solutions with 'Higher Mind',
- Warning System against Dangers with 'Higher Mind',
- Mind's Alarm-Clock,
- Preventing one's own Sleepiness for a Time,
- Psychic Aid in Learning.
There are many relations of author's experiences, case studies as he put in text.
... with amount of exercises & author's advice, this book alone is about to last for years - if i go that route, at all.
Friday, December 18, 2015
... for Wiccan Witches ?
... had insight telling me that Wiccan Witches would be glad to participate in Ola AH Programming Language & it's success.
i don't mind, on condition that owners agree.
(owners are, if they accept: a Buddhist woman i Love & Lama Ole Nydahl).
> [ 'Ola AH' Programming Language. ],
> [ When 'Ola AH' will be Practical ? ].
i don't mind, on condition that owners agree.
(owners are, if they accept: a Buddhist woman i Love & Lama Ole Nydahl).
> [ 'Ola AH' Programming Language. ],
> [ When 'Ola AH' will be Practical ? ].
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Hacking Router & other Web Forms.
Brute Force Attack on Password.
we have a user name, for example: admin ... then we try each of character combinations as a password using automated script (program).
for example:
user: admin password: 1 -- login fail
user: admin password: 2 -- login fail
... (many login attempts) ...
user: admin password: Z -- login fail
user: admin password: Z1 -- login fail
user: admin password: Z2 -- login fail
... (many login attempts) ...
user: admin password: T3h_s3cr3t -- login success.
Dictionary Attack on Password.
we have a user name, we have a dictionary of 'words' (character combinations), then we try each of the 'words' alone or concatenated (joined, glued together) into a longer password. again we use automation tool as script for example.
opinions vary whether a dictionary attack helps to crack passwords truly, but it has uses nevertheless.
often it's better to start with a dictionary, before trying brute force or other methods later.
all information we have about an individual we are trying to compromise is useful here, for forming a proper dictionary.
for a simplified example:
username: admin,
dictionary: 007, bond, eye, gold, golden, pistol, gun, beach, surf, cat, icecream, shake, martini, lemon, stir, _.
after using script we'd have following dictionary attack:
user: admin, password: 007 -- login fail
user: admin, password: bond -- login fail
... (many login attempts) ...
user: admin, password: 007007 -- login fail
user: admin, password: 007bond -- login fail
user: admin, password: 007eye -- login fail
... (many login attempts) ...
user: admin, password: 007_007 -- login fail
user: admin, password: 007_bond -- login success.
Hacking Router.
... tried this with my router (TL WR740N), with a success.
Attack on Router's Password with Brutus Software.
Words List,
a 'Dictionary' file.
Attack on Router's Password with THC-Hydra Software.
Login Success.
Other Use Cases.
perhaps this can be used with web applications as well, didn't have time to check this properly as of yet - but my Computer Sciences knowledge tells me that this can be done, not sure if with this versions of software ... if protections such as 'Captcha' won't interfere.
i read that THC-Hydra at least can be used to attack other protocols/software as the SSH for example.
there are protections as well,
there are other similar tools as well.
Hacking Tools' writing urge.
... something tells me i should learn HTTP, Telnet, SSL/TLS & SSH protocols properly, then write a tool similar to Brutus & Hydra.
it's best to know Your hacking tools, to write them from scratch, i think.
Router Firmware Upgrade.
The Router's Firmware Upgrade is possible.
this can be done as is seen on a image above,
there's the danger of turning a router into a spy-tool.
... a lot of low-level programming knowledge & effort is neccessary, i think ...
... probably certain hackers did that already, however, i think.
The 'Ghost in the Shell' film,
The 'Ghost Hack / Puppet Master' scene.
... 'the Ghost Hack', is it possible with the Modern Science ?
... perhaps it is, for an Electromagnetic Field of the Brain & other parts of the Human Nervous System can interact with other Electromagnetic Fields, affecting each other.
in 'Mage: the Ascension' terms, this would be:
- Correspondence Sphere - for affecting Energy at a Distance,
- Mind Sphere - For affecting Mind via Electromagnetic Energy through Brain & Nervous System,
- Forces Sphere - for Electromagnetism,
- Life Sphere - for exact information about Neuroscience of the Human Brain & Nervous System.
is it possible to move a program into Cyborg's Body?
i think it is, for object can be loaded into computer memory, executed there without restarting whole application.
i read articles about 'the Mind / Machine Interface', of interactions between machine & human brain.
... a computer program however could be cloned, copied instead of being moved, i think.
see also, if You wish or need, ... : Hackers could get inside your BRAIN: Experts warn of growing threat from monitoring and controlling neural signals.
at my apartment,
... a place for Magic.
there's place in my apartment, a Magical Place,
it's where i keep things Magical, to build power, to affect Magics, to make them soak the 'Magical Aura'.
when it's inconvenient, i put other things there, however.
Cards on image above represent Virgo's 6-card serie:
- The Hermit,
- A Knight of Pentacles,
- 8, 9 & 10 of Wands,
- The Mage.
there are books related with Magic:
- 'The Weiser Field Guide to witches',
- 'TAROT for Beginners'.
there are weapons laying on the Books,
soaking in Magics of the place & things.
there's one a box with rest of the Cards, extra ammo for a Gas Pistol & a yellow Cigarette Lighter as well.
there's a Paint, the Nitescence, a Beautiful Eye with imaginary runes on iris as hell.
Spiritual & Material, Absolute & Relative.
Spirit reaches it's Prime, reaches it's full potential once it's free of relativity, once it heads towards Absolute.
There's the risk of losing roots, of alienation from relatives, of alienation from one's past.
Once joined however, absolute & relative, spiritual & material ... fruits of spiritual pursuit are within reach.
Spritual Weapon & Awareness.
The Crown, The Prize of Spiritual Way is Awareness.
Sword is the double-edged weapon, it protects as well as harms, both our enemies & us, etc ...
Awareness is shown on the Card, as closed circle, as the Crown that holds double-edges of the Sword within, of the Spiritual Weapon.
Mastery is Awareness, of how every move Protects, as well as how it harms & who.
i think that skillful, wise & compassionate moves Protect powerfully, while Harming the least.
Spiritual Weapon.
What truly is Spiritual Weapon, represented by Swords of TAROT?
i think it's both Knowledge of Absolute Truth, as well as the ability to Express, the ability to Speak.
There's accomplishment & reputation as well.
As one Criticizes certain type of behavior, preferably not aimed at someone specific, certain beings gain in Meaning, others are losing Meaning however.
Consequences of using Spiritual Weapon are either better or worse Karma, not neccessarily seen immediately.
i read that seeing this the Card, one should prepare & increase hers or his awareness to benefit fully of it.
Increasing Awareness.
how to do this?
... perhaps by aiming to be closer to Absolute, to learn what's needed at the given moment & learn the Way.
ssh virus, a part of ...
'The Sphere of Correspondence involves an understanding of three-dimensional reality.
Mages who have gained understanding of Correspondence have come to the (almost) unanimous conclusion that space, as the human race knows it, is ultimately an illusion.'
-- Quoted from 'Mage: the Ascension' book, 'Correspondence' part of 'The Spheres' chapter.
... there's idea of the 'Correspondence Point', of 'All-Space' where all beings & phenomena coexist.
... is it 'Mind', perhaps?
'Sphere' of 'Correspondence' is also related with study of how information, energy & matter flows from a place to place, from a being to a being, of teleportation as well.
... i think that information, at a certain stage in time at least, is represented with energy in brain, or in a machine as well.
Forces.
'Humans have long sought to control the energies of nature.
Toward this end they have employed techniques ranging from the rain dances of tribal cultures to billion-dollar fusion power experiments.
(...)
The description of the Forces Sphere given here predominantly uses terms of modern science, such as radiation, kinetic energy, chemical bonds and reactions, etc.
While some Traditions (such as the 'Sons of Ether' and 'Virtual Adepts') utilize these terms in their study of Forces, other Traditions use radically different terminology and symbolism to represent the forces of nature.
For example, Dreamspeakers see Forces as aspect dreamed into existence by Gaia. For them the act of using Forces is the process of enticing Gaia to dream a certain way, thereby causing the desired energy to manifest in physical reality.'
-- Quoted from 'Mage: the Ascension' book, 'Forces' part of 'The Spheres' chapter.
... image above is a part of the 'Mage: the Ascension' facebook group.
see also, if You wish or need, ... : Milarepa.
'Nanotechnologies' book,
... it's the Modern Technology,
translated to Polish Language.
'Nanotechnology' is a very difficult discipline of the Science, because it requires a lot of learning & a lot of caution & care.
it's at minimum a Lot of Physics (Quantum, probably other as well ... this requires Mathematics as well ... at least catching up with Integrals & Differential Calculus that i am not proficient with in this moment in life), Chemistry & Biology ...
to coordinate NEMS nanite clouds it's also significiant amount of Computer Sciences, Object Oriented Programming for Large Number of Objects Coordination, Software Optimization Methods & Software Concurrency.
i think this can be done in my lifetime, but requires serious involvement, not neccessarily in this moment.
i think it's still worth to consider if to invest my time in NEMS nanotech, because it's powerful protection & other benefits as well (Quantum Computing & Cryptography among these).
knowledge of Strategy & Tactics also helps with Security, but i can write almost-complete code with extension points & let people fill gaps with strategies & tactics.
see also, if You wish or need, ... : 'Ola AH' Programming Language for Nanotech ?
LinkedIn's NEMS Group.
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beside Nanotechnology & NEMS there are other scales, for example: Microtechnology & MEMS, both of 1000 times larger scale (10-6 of meter instead of 10-9 of meter).
i think that Microtechnology-related Laws of Physics are more similar to Laws of Classical Physics than Nanotechnology-related Laws of Physics, but i am not very knowledgeable in that as of yet.
a Professional Book about The Internet.
it's one of the most important books i have,
it's easy to read as well,
it's a Professional book about the Internet, for Information Technology Professionals & related.
... i read it a whole, returning occasionally as well.
this a Book provides a Professional overview of the Internet Technology, how one can think about this a World's Wonder,
for me the Internet is a Graph of Computers linked by Physical Links,
as well as Protocol Stack that enables the Communication,
there's a lot of Technical Details provided,
more can be found elsewhere,
... the Internet is a Vast Topic,
i think there's more knowledge to absorb than in an one Person's a lifetime.
... i recommend this a Book, to those interrested.
... one of 'Magickal Traditions' of the Art.
Reality is a Lie.
Reality is a lie
i hacked it
now i go to sleep
to awaken later
i am awakened again...
and so on.
... available on deviantART.
... click on image below for more, if You wish:
People involved in this art-message are the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn's Leaders - David Griffin & Leslie McQuade, styled as heroes from the Matrix film.
About blog's author.
Am i a Virtual Adept?
... in a way i am, i am creating (styling) myself as one at least ... but by words of David Griffin & Leslie Mc Quade - leaders of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (magickal group), roleplaying games have uses in the real magick.
Is it Art?
... i am creating Art Style named: 'Art of Magick & Light', in which Virtual Adepts & other Magick-Related symbols, history & lore have place.
we are Computers-Using Mages,
... parts of 'Mage: the Ascension', the 'Storytelling Game of Modern Magick' (storytelling games are roleplaying games),
do we use eBooks on electronic devices as Amazon Kindle, for example?
... we can.
do we use cryptography with magick?
... we can encrypt spellbook files, we can give 'encrypted' quality to telepathic conversations, etc.
how did i became a 'Virtual Adept'?
... by birth.
with which subgroup i identify with?
... with Reality Hackers.
what tools/ideas we use?
... VR Goggles - Virtual Adept's Tools.
how it's related with Buddhism?
... it's still Milarepa's Way, i think ... it's also connected with Zen Buddhism, i think.
> [ mailto:neomahakala108@gmail.com ];
Who we are?
'Computers have become an integral part of modern society. As they have come to dominate the world, so too has a new Tradition of mages, the Virtual Adepts.
(...)
The Virtual Adepts feel that they ae using technology to create new possibilities, whereas other Technomancers are simply devouring the present for maximum gain.'
-- Quoted 'Virtual Adepts' parts of 'Mage: the Ascension'.
Subgroups.
Subgroups in Virtual Adepts are:
- Reality Hackers,
- Chaoticians,
- Cyberpunk,
- Cypherpunks,
- Nexplorers,
- Cyber-Houngans.
... computer - related arts.
'Magic is when something occurs despite' (Suzanne Weymann).
There's Magic that is true, Really Occuring, Independent, Indivisible.
There's Magic that is not a fantasy.
The Number of 'The Magician' Card, of 1, is Indivisible.
'Indivisible' in Latin is 'Individuum'.
Flashy heroes & villains described in films, wielding flashy supernatural powers are without meaning.
It's about discovering a Real Magic, Supernatural Strength that Everyone can Wield.
Everyone has a Chance to Notice & Use that a Chance ...
... i think it is a Matter of Sensivity & Perceptions, a Matter of being Trained in Noticing Magic & Using it Properly as it Shows before us.
Mages are Individual, but groups of Individuals are a Community, in a way at least ...
No one can give, nor take away Magical Strength from us, Magical Strength appears in us by itself.
-- Quoted & Translated from the book 'TAROT dla początkujących' by Evelin Bürger, Johannes Fiebig.
see also, if You wish: The Magician (Tarot card).
Jetsun Milarepa (Tibetan: རྗེ་བཙུན་མི་ལ་རས་པ, Wylie: rje btsun mi la ras pa) (c. 1052 – c. 1135 CE) is generally considered one of Tibet's most famous yogis and poets. He was a student of Marpa Lotsawa, and a major figure in the history of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism.
When his father died, Milarepa's uncle and aunt took all of the family's wealth. At his mother's request, Milarepa left home and studied sorcery. While his aunt and uncle were having a party to celebrate the impending marriage of their son, he took his revenge by summoning a giant hailstorm to demolish their house, killing 35 people, although the uncle and aunt are supposed to have survived. The villagers were angry and set off to look for Milarepa, but his mother got word to him, and he sent a hailstorm to destroy their crops.
This deed resulted in very bad karma, that Milarepa purified during his life & became great hero.
Milarepa later lamented his evil ways in his older years in conversation with Rechungpa: "In my youth I committed black deeds. In maturity I practised innocence. Now, released from both good and evil, I have destroyed the root of karmic action and shall have no reason for action in the future. To say more than this would only cause weeping and laughter. What good would it do to tell you? I am an old man. Leave me in peace."
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... i wish to learn Sorcery like Milarepa did in His youth,
then use it to benefit countless beings on Buddha's Way ;).
OM MANI PEME HUNG
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see also if You wish or need, ... : Wishes, Miracles & Buddhism.
My personal lucky numbers,
As told by Astrology & Numerology, are:
* 9 - as nine lives of a cat, as greater power,
* 2 - as a pair, of lovers, perhaps? two is not alone for sure,
* 14 - pair of sevens, lucky pair,
i think other lucky numbers apply to me as well,
* 7 - as to everyone,
* 108 - because of Buddhism & Kangyur, Holy Text.
... perhaps more as well ...
How this goes with my birth date?
13.09.1977
13.09 is programmer's day, day in year numbered 2 to power of 8.
The 1977 year is also year of publicly described RSA, important & widely used cryptographic algorithm. Important year in Computer Sciences.
13.09.1977 is day associated with the TAROT Mage card.
On www.tarot.com
am i a Virtual Adept (Computer-Oriented Magician) because of that?
... perhaps.
... in a way, at least, even if its only a metaphor & Art.
13.09.1977
... beginning miserable, ending lucky ... my life strives for Enlightenment, as well.
See also, if You wish:
> [ Day of the Programmer ];
> [ How to calculate your Birth Tarot Card ];
> [ Cosmic Vitals ];
> [ The Magician ];
> [ Power Numbers & Symbolic Meanings. ];
> [ Virtual Adepts ];
we have a user name, for example: admin ... then we try each of character combinations as a password using automated script (program).
for example:
user: admin password: 1 -- login fail
user: admin password: 2 -- login fail
... (many login attempts) ...
user: admin password: Z -- login fail
user: admin password: Z1 -- login fail
user: admin password: Z2 -- login fail
... (many login attempts) ...
user: admin password: T3h_s3cr3t -- login success.
Dictionary Attack on Password.
we have a user name, we have a dictionary of 'words' (character combinations), then we try each of the 'words' alone or concatenated (joined, glued together) into a longer password. again we use automation tool as script for example.
opinions vary whether a dictionary attack helps to crack passwords truly, but it has uses nevertheless.
often it's better to start with a dictionary, before trying brute force or other methods later.
all information we have about an individual we are trying to compromise is useful here, for forming a proper dictionary.
for a simplified example:
username: admin,
dictionary: 007, bond, eye, gold, golden, pistol, gun, beach, surf, cat, icecream, shake, martini, lemon, stir, _.
after using script we'd have following dictionary attack:
user: admin, password: 007 -- login fail
user: admin, password: bond -- login fail
... (many login attempts) ...
user: admin, password: 007007 -- login fail
user: admin, password: 007bond -- login fail
user: admin, password: 007eye -- login fail
... (many login attempts) ...
user: admin, password: 007_007 -- login fail
user: admin, password: 007_bond -- login success.
Hacking Router.
... tried this with my router (TL WR740N), with a success.
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Attack on Router's Password with Brutus Software.
Words List,
a 'Dictionary' file.
Attack on Router's Password with THC-Hydra Software.
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Login Success.
Other Use Cases.
perhaps this can be used with web applications as well, didn't have time to check this properly as of yet - but my Computer Sciences knowledge tells me that this can be done, not sure if with this versions of software ... if protections such as 'Captcha' won't interfere.
i read that THC-Hydra at least can be used to attack other protocols/software as the SSH for example.
there are protections as well,
there are other similar tools as well.
Hacking Tools' writing urge.
... something tells me i should learn HTTP, Telnet, SSL/TLS & SSH protocols properly, then write a tool similar to Brutus & Hydra.
it's best to know Your hacking tools, to write them from scratch, i think.
Router Firmware Upgrade.
The Router's Firmware Upgrade is possible.
this can be done as is seen on a image above,
there's the danger of turning a router into a spy-tool.
... a lot of low-level programming knowledge & effort is neccessary, i think ...
... probably certain hackers did that already, however, i think.
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Denial of Service Hack.
Introduction: Infrastructure.
Web Pages & the Internet Applications are services generated by the Hardware-Software infrastructure.
There's a Computer connected to the Internet, that runs a web page server or an application server software, client browsers connect to it.
Hardware-software infrastructure 'serves' or in other words: 'sends' pages to users, where these are displayed in browser windows or tabs.
That's how users communicate with application in the other parts of the Internet.
What if there are too many users for an hardware-software infrastructure to handle the service efficiently ?
There are delays in a service, or even an application crash can occur disabling the service for longer.
In practice it's rare for an application service provider to face too many users challenge, more often delays & crashes are because of an attack, a Denial of Service Hack.
A Web Application Service.
A Web Application Server Software with a Sample Application it runs.
A Web Application Software in itself is not enough, there must be application that it can run,
That is ... a Web App Server + a Web Application + Computer Hardware & the Internet: it's what's needed to run a Internet Application Service.
Denial of Service Hack.
Let's examine a common attack route on the Internet Application, a Denial of Service Hack.
Tor's Hammer & it's usage.
(click on image to enlarge it).
TOR (The Onion Router) is a software tool that increases users' anonymity in the internet.
TOR's Hammer is a software script (a program) that attacks the software parts of the Internet Application Service, by creating a very many of the Internet Connections at once, delaying or preventing connections with legitimate users of the Internet Application Service.
TOR's Hammer can work with or without TOR infrastructure, with increased anonymity or without that an advantage.
... waiting,
... forever ?
an Internet Application Service during a DoS attack.
IP address spoofing.
Every IP datagram sent in the Internet contains a source and destination IP address in its header. The source is the original sender of the datagram and the destination is the intended recipient. So, ignoring the role of NAT, when your computer contacts a server on the Internet, that server knows your IP address as it is included in the source field of the IP datagram. In some cases you may want to change the source IP address included in the IP datagram (without changing your actual computer IP address). For example, this can be useful for network testing and diagnostics, security penetration testing and performing security attacks (for learning purposes only, of course). Setting the IP source address of datagrams to be a fake address is called address spoofing. In Linux it is very easy to do using iptables.
Address spoofing can be performed with a single command using iptables.
For example, to change the source address included in IP datagrams that one's computer sends to 1.1.1.1, one can use a following command:
$ sudo iptables -t nat -A POSTROUTING -j SNAT --to-source 1.1.1.1
Source: Address Spoofing with iptables in Linux.
(i've not tested this part of this hack as of yet).
Web Pages & the Internet Applications are services generated by the Hardware-Software infrastructure.
There's a Computer connected to the Internet, that runs a web page server or an application server software, client browsers connect to it.
Hardware-software infrastructure 'serves' or in other words: 'sends' pages to users, where these are displayed in browser windows or tabs.
That's how users communicate with application in the other parts of the Internet.
What if there are too many users for an hardware-software infrastructure to handle the service efficiently ?
There are delays in a service, or even an application crash can occur disabling the service for longer.
In practice it's rare for an application service provider to face too many users challenge, more often delays & crashes are because of an attack, a Denial of Service Hack.
A Web Application Service.
A Web Application Server Software with a Sample Application it runs.
A Web Application Software in itself is not enough, there must be application that it can run,
That is ... a Web App Server + a Web Application + Computer Hardware & the Internet: it's what's needed to run a Internet Application Service.
Denial of Service Hack.
Let's examine a common attack route on the Internet Application, a Denial of Service Hack.
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Tor's Hammer & it's usage.
(click on image to enlarge it).
TOR (The Onion Router) is a software tool that increases users' anonymity in the internet.
TOR's Hammer is a software script (a program) that attacks the software parts of the Internet Application Service, by creating a very many of the Internet Connections at once, delaying or preventing connections with legitimate users of the Internet Application Service.
TOR's Hammer can work with or without TOR infrastructure, with increased anonymity or without that an advantage.
... waiting,
... forever ?
an Internet Application Service during a DoS attack.
IP address spoofing.
Every IP datagram sent in the Internet contains a source and destination IP address in its header. The source is the original sender of the datagram and the destination is the intended recipient. So, ignoring the role of NAT, when your computer contacts a server on the Internet, that server knows your IP address as it is included in the source field of the IP datagram. In some cases you may want to change the source IP address included in the IP datagram (without changing your actual computer IP address). For example, this can be useful for network testing and diagnostics, security penetration testing and performing security attacks (for learning purposes only, of course). Setting the IP source address of datagrams to be a fake address is called address spoofing. In Linux it is very easy to do using iptables.
Address spoofing can be performed with a single command using iptables.
For example, to change the source address included in IP datagrams that one's computer sends to 1.1.1.1, one can use a following command:
$ sudo iptables -t nat -A POSTROUTING -j SNAT --to-source 1.1.1.1
Source: Address Spoofing with iptables in Linux.
(i've not tested this part of this hack as of yet).
Thursday, November 19, 2015
The Ghost Hack.
The 'Ghost in the Shell' film,
The 'Ghost Hack / Puppet Master' scene.
... 'the Ghost Hack', is it possible with the Modern Science ?
... perhaps it is, for an Electromagnetic Field of the Brain & other parts of the Human Nervous System can interact with other Electromagnetic Fields, affecting each other.
in 'Mage: the Ascension' terms, this would be:
- Correspondence Sphere - for affecting Energy at a Distance,
- Mind Sphere - For affecting Mind via Electromagnetic Energy through Brain & Nervous System,
- Forces Sphere - for Electromagnetism,
- Life Sphere - for exact information about Neuroscience of the Human Brain & Nervous System.
is it possible to move a program into Cyborg's Body?
i think it is, for object can be loaded into computer memory, executed there without restarting whole application.
i read articles about 'the Mind / Machine Interface', of interactions between machine & human brain.
... a computer program however could be cloned, copied instead of being moved, i think.
see also, if You wish or need, ... : Hackers could get inside your BRAIN: Experts warn of growing threat from monitoring and controlling neural signals.
Saturday, November 14, 2015
About Computer Sciences & Hacking.
Computer Sciences.
Computer Sciences are a vast field of knowledge, it's more than one person can learn during a lifetime. Large projects last for years, many employees work on them at the same time. In case of programming, it's not only knowing a single programming language, but also mathematics, software production methodologies & a lot of theoretical background. Programmers are people who understand how computers work, are able to make them work in a certain way, as ordered by customers.
Technology Race.
Once a while new technologies, new solutions appear, competing to float above others as far as sales go. These can be compared to a toolbox of a programmer, different hammers, drills, nails, etc ... Part of these technologies are open source & freely available, as for example emerging Dragonfly Algorithm is, others are patented trade secrets. Because of competition & a fast work pace, security errors are a part of the race.
Hacking.
Hackers are Information Technology personnel who specialize in Software Security. Once they are aware of a problem in application's security they can break it, gaining access & control over a machine it's run on, or disable the Service’s Internet access, for a while at least.
Common hacking Methods.
Most known of hacks is the Buffer Overflow Hack, where computer memory is overwritten with specificially prepared data, known as shellcode ... in the end shellcode is run instead of original application, doing hackers' will. Other important parts of hackers' toolbox are: Heap Overflow Hacks, Format String Hacks, Rootkits, Backdoors, Social Engineering Hacks, SQL Injection Hacks, Denial of Service Hacks, probably more as well ...
Service Security.
It's not uncommon for Corporations to hire hackers as Security Personnel to 'patch the holes', as well as to use other means of increasing security of Corporate Systems. Antivirus software also helps, often it's best to use a combination of Firewall Software, Antivirus Software, Intrusion Detection System Software & Security Personnel.
Computer Sciences are a vast field of knowledge, it's more than one person can learn during a lifetime. Large projects last for years, many employees work on them at the same time. In case of programming, it's not only knowing a single programming language, but also mathematics, software production methodologies & a lot of theoretical background. Programmers are people who understand how computers work, are able to make them work in a certain way, as ordered by customers.
Technology Race.
Once a while new technologies, new solutions appear, competing to float above others as far as sales go. These can be compared to a toolbox of a programmer, different hammers, drills, nails, etc ... Part of these technologies are open source & freely available, as for example emerging Dragonfly Algorithm is, others are patented trade secrets. Because of competition & a fast work pace, security errors are a part of the race.
Hacking.
Hackers are Information Technology personnel who specialize in Software Security. Once they are aware of a problem in application's security they can break it, gaining access & control over a machine it's run on, or disable the Service’s Internet access, for a while at least.
Common hacking Methods.
Most known of hacks is the Buffer Overflow Hack, where computer memory is overwritten with specificially prepared data, known as shellcode ... in the end shellcode is run instead of original application, doing hackers' will. Other important parts of hackers' toolbox are: Heap Overflow Hacks, Format String Hacks, Rootkits, Backdoors, Social Engineering Hacks, SQL Injection Hacks, Denial of Service Hacks, probably more as well ...
Service Security.
It's not uncommon for Corporations to hire hackers as Security Personnel to 'patch the holes', as well as to use other means of increasing security of Corporate Systems. Antivirus software also helps, often it's best to use a combination of Firewall Software, Antivirus Software, Intrusion Detection System Software & Security Personnel.
Friday, November 13, 2015
... Character's Life, is it worth ?
a short trip with Frances to Kuo-Toa cave, lost one cure moderate wounds potion, as well as one cure light wounds potion.
game-coin-wise probably was slightly not worth, but i had my own real life reasons for going there again.
The Kuo-Toa Caves & Oscura's Entrance.
Frances has about 10k gold coins in Peltarch's Bank anyway, her equipment is worth even more. lost potions are worth under 100 gold pieces if i remember well, if game patch didn't change this.
... since beginning of the blog, i've put real life reasons above in-game ones,
... if this helps, i can kill any or all of the characters or fund something 'illogical', as for example a scene for a tale.
> [ cheajournal.blogspot.com ];
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* had an insight telling me that 1gp is worth 10 USD if taken from Frances Darkhavens' purse,
* had an insight agreeing that her life should be worth about 8k gp, the cost of Resurrection spell that used to return character from death without suffering experience loss. not sure if that service is available still, perhaps not,
* existence of 'pricing' does not mean that there's an offer available, at all.
Frances' coins in Peltarch's Bank.
game-coin-wise probably was slightly not worth, but i had my own real life reasons for going there again.
The Kuo-Toa Caves & Oscura's Entrance.
Frances has about 10k gold coins in Peltarch's Bank anyway, her equipment is worth even more. lost potions are worth under 100 gold pieces if i remember well, if game patch didn't change this.
... since beginning of the blog, i've put real life reasons above in-game ones,
... if this helps, i can kill any or all of the characters or fund something 'illogical', as for example a scene for a tale.
> [ cheajournal.blogspot.com ];
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* had an insight telling me that 1gp is worth 10 USD if taken from Frances Darkhavens' purse,
* had an insight agreeing that her life should be worth about 8k gp, the cost of Resurrection spell that used to return character from death without suffering experience loss. not sure if that service is available still, perhaps not,
* existence of 'pricing' does not mean that there's an offer available, at all.
Frances' coins in Peltarch's Bank.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Magical Place.
at my apartment,
... a place for Magic.
there's place in my apartment, a Magical Place,
it's where i keep things Magical, to build power, to affect Magics, to make them soak the 'Magical Aura'.
when it's inconvenient, i put other things there, however.
Cards on image above represent Virgo's 6-card serie:
- The Hermit,
- A Knight of Pentacles,
- 8, 9 & 10 of Wands,
- The Mage.
there are books related with Magic:
- 'The Weiser Field Guide to witches',
- 'TAROT for Beginners'.
there are weapons laying on the Books,
soaking in Magics of the place & things.
there's one a box with rest of the Cards, extra ammo for a Gas Pistol & a yellow Cigarette Lighter as well.
there's a Paint, the Nitescence, a Beautiful Eye with imaginary runes on iris as hell.
Ace of Swords, The Card.
Spiritual & Material, Absolute & Relative.
Spirit reaches it's Prime, reaches it's full potential once it's free of relativity, once it heads towards Absolute.
There's the risk of losing roots, of alienation from relatives, of alienation from one's past.
Once joined however, absolute & relative, spiritual & material ... fruits of spiritual pursuit are within reach.
Spritual Weapon & Awareness.
The Crown, The Prize of Spiritual Way is Awareness.
Sword is the double-edged weapon, it protects as well as harms, both our enemies & us, etc ...
Awareness is shown on the Card, as closed circle, as the Crown that holds double-edges of the Sword within, of the Spiritual Weapon.
Mastery is Awareness, of how every move Protects, as well as how it harms & who.
i think that skillful, wise & compassionate moves Protect powerfully, while Harming the least.
Spiritual Weapon.
What truly is Spiritual Weapon, represented by Swords of TAROT?
i think it's both Knowledge of Absolute Truth, as well as the ability to Express, the ability to Speak.
There's accomplishment & reputation as well.
As one Criticizes certain type of behavior, preferably not aimed at someone specific, certain beings gain in Meaning, others are losing Meaning however.
Consequences of using Spiritual Weapon are either better or worse Karma, not neccessarily seen immediately.
i read that seeing this the Card, one should prepare & increase hers or his awareness to benefit fully of it.
Increasing Awareness.
how to do this?
... perhaps by aiming to be closer to Absolute, to learn what's needed at the given moment & learn the Way.
Spiritual Growth.
... this is my opinion for now, can use constructive critics.
- what is Spirituality?
- this can be described as religious transformations one goes through during her or his life.
- how to Develop Spiritually?
- help others, but with Wisdom & Compassion. i do not think that helping terrorists to carry with their revenge helps anyone develop spiritually, contrary in fact - this leads to spiritual fall.
- is Spiritual Growth at cost of others?
- despite what i read (mixed opinions), i think that as one develops spiritually, one is able to help more, to help better, to help others develop spiritually as well.
- what are benefits of Spiritual Development?
- i think it's better karma - better thoughts & feelings as one progresses. thoughts & feelings become our speech & deeds with time, help to change our relations & life as well.
- what about so called 'Secret Practices'?
- i think that someone developed, wise is able to see deeper meaning of words & practices anyway, ... to see through secrecy as well. secrecy is important to hide dangerous practices - not everyone is ready to use advanced practice at once, there are practices that harm, perhaps useful for protecting however.
- is Open Mind important for spiritual development?
- i think of Open Mind as of 'Enabling Factor', if we are ready to question our paradigm, world-view, we can question 'what is good' in the search for the 'even better'.
this is also written in a Buddhist Blog.
- what is Spirituality?
- this can be described as religious transformations one goes through during her or his life.
- how to Develop Spiritually?
- help others, but with Wisdom & Compassion. i do not think that helping terrorists to carry with their revenge helps anyone develop spiritually, contrary in fact - this leads to spiritual fall.
- is Spiritual Growth at cost of others?
- despite what i read (mixed opinions), i think that as one develops spiritually, one is able to help more, to help better, to help others develop spiritually as well.
- what are benefits of Spiritual Development?
- i think it's better karma - better thoughts & feelings as one progresses. thoughts & feelings become our speech & deeds with time, help to change our relations & life as well.
- what about so called 'Secret Practices'?
- i think that someone developed, wise is able to see deeper meaning of words & practices anyway, ... to see through secrecy as well. secrecy is important to hide dangerous practices - not everyone is ready to use advanced practice at once, there are practices that harm, perhaps useful for protecting however.
- is Open Mind important for spiritual development?
- i think of Open Mind as of 'Enabling Factor', if we are ready to question our paradigm, world-view, we can question 'what is good' in the search for the 'even better'.
this is also written in a Buddhist Blog.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Correspondence Sphere.
ssh virus, a part of ...
'The Sphere of Correspondence involves an understanding of three-dimensional reality.
Mages who have gained understanding of Correspondence have come to the (almost) unanimous conclusion that space, as the human race knows it, is ultimately an illusion.'
-- Quoted from 'Mage: the Ascension' book, 'Correspondence' part of 'The Spheres' chapter.
... there's idea of the 'Correspondence Point', of 'All-Space' where all beings & phenomena coexist.
... is it 'Mind', perhaps?
'Sphere' of 'Correspondence' is also related with study of how information, energy & matter flows from a place to place, from a being to a being, of teleportation as well.
... i think that information, at a certain stage in time at least, is represented with energy in brain, or in a machine as well.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Forces Sphere.
Forces.
'Humans have long sought to control the energies of nature.
Toward this end they have employed techniques ranging from the rain dances of tribal cultures to billion-dollar fusion power experiments.
(...)
The description of the Forces Sphere given here predominantly uses terms of modern science, such as radiation, kinetic energy, chemical bonds and reactions, etc.
While some Traditions (such as the 'Sons of Ether' and 'Virtual Adepts') utilize these terms in their study of Forces, other Traditions use radically different terminology and symbolism to represent the forces of nature.
For example, Dreamspeakers see Forces as aspect dreamed into existence by Gaia. For them the act of using Forces is the process of enticing Gaia to dream a certain way, thereby causing the desired energy to manifest in physical reality.'
-- Quoted from 'Mage: the Ascension' book, 'Forces' part of 'The Spheres' chapter.
... image above is a part of the 'Mage: the Ascension' facebook group.
see also, if You wish or need, ... : Milarepa.
... Nanotech, is it worth ?
'Nanotechnologies' book,
... it's the Modern Technology,
translated to Polish Language.
'Nanotechnology' is a very difficult discipline of the Science, because it requires a lot of learning & a lot of caution & care.
it's at minimum a Lot of Physics (Quantum, probably other as well ... this requires Mathematics as well ... at least catching up with Integrals & Differential Calculus that i am not proficient with in this moment in life), Chemistry & Biology ...
to coordinate NEMS nanite clouds it's also significiant amount of Computer Sciences, Object Oriented Programming for Large Number of Objects Coordination, Software Optimization Methods & Software Concurrency.
i think this can be done in my lifetime, but requires serious involvement, not neccessarily in this moment.
i think it's still worth to consider if to invest my time in NEMS nanotech, because it's powerful protection & other benefits as well (Quantum Computing & Cryptography among these).
knowledge of Strategy & Tactics also helps with Security, but i can write almost-complete code with extension points & let people fill gaps with strategies & tactics.
see also, if You wish or need, ... : 'Ola AH' Programming Language for Nanotech ?
LinkedIn's NEMS Group.
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beside Nanotechnology & NEMS there are other scales, for example: Microtechnology & MEMS, both of 1000 times larger scale (10-6 of meter instead of 10-9 of meter).
i think that Microtechnology-related Laws of Physics are more similar to Laws of Classical Physics than Nanotechnology-related Laws of Physics, but i am not very knowledgeable in that as of yet.
Introduction to Java Programming.
this a blog's author is professionally 'artistic software dev & hacker, paradigmatist, net admin'.
this a blog's author has about 5 years of Professional Experience with Programming in 'Java', with the 'Internet Applications' mostly.
'Java' is a Modern Programming Language, is fairly complex ... as it uses 'Object Oriented Methodology' to make programming of the 'Large-Scale Complex Applications' easier.
there are many tools that enhance 'Programmer's Productivity', one of them is 'Eclipse', an Integrated Development Environment, 'Eclipse IDE'.
after downloading & installing a new versions of:
- 'Java Development Kit',
- 'Eclipse IDE for Java Developers',
we can run 'Eclipse IDE',
we are welcomed by an 'Introduction Screen', similar or exact to this:
Eclipse IDE's welcome screen.
let's close welcome screen's a tab,
let's start a new 'Java Project' ( File -> New -> Java Project ),
let's fill a form as on a screen below,
details might differ as well if we know what are we doing, or if we are willing to experiment a little,
let's press a 'Finish' button after we are done.
New Project's a Form.
let's unfold 'Hello World Project' in a Package Explorer, by pressing a triangle next to Project's name,
let's press right mouse button on 'src', source directory in the Project,
let's choose ( New -> Class ) as on image below, screen might differ in details ... as i've used 'plugin modules' that enhance options available, not everyone has them.
New Class.
let's fill following class form as shown below, details might vary here as well ... to some degree, at least.
feel free to experiment, or not ... but be aware that some of changes might make program work differently or not at all.
let's press a 'Finish' button after we are done.
Class Form.
... now 'Eclipse IDE' will generate a 'Class File' for us automatically,
a part of software to be filled with details by a Programmer.
Auto-Generated a Class File.
let's use editor, mouse & keyboard to edit program's code, as shown on image below:
'Hello World',
an Example Application's code.
let's run application, choosing from Menu a proper command ( Run -> Run ).
we should see something similar or exact as on a screen below,
a 'Hello World !!!' text written in a 'Console' window, below the code edited by us.
Result.
... let's look what we did,
we have commanded a computer to execute 'System.Out' object's method named 'println' with a parameter 'Hello World !!!'.
'System.out' is an object that handles writing to a 'Console', the usual destination of the 'Out' data stream, a part of 'System' object with Java Language's standard functionality.
"Hello World !!!" is written within the quotes "", because Java Language requires that Text (formally 'Text' is named a 'Character String') to be contained between two quotes.
we can also print numbers or values of other expressions, these use a 'different notation', without quotes - often.
for more of 'Java Language', there's a lot to learn:
- basics of 'Procedural Programming' as with a 'Pascal' or 'C' language,
- 'Object Oriented Programming' Methodology,
- 'Java' Programming Language,
- 'Algorithms & Data Structures' are very useful as well,
- 'Concurrent Programming' is very useful too, but often rather difficult for beginners,
- to be truly a Professional there's more to cover as well, including 'Numeric Methods', 'Operating Systems', 'Computer Architecture', ...
perhaps parts of these will be included in 'Java Professionally' a blog.
this a blog's author has about 5 years of Professional Experience with Programming in 'Java', with the 'Internet Applications' mostly.
'Java' is a Modern Programming Language, is fairly complex ... as it uses 'Object Oriented Methodology' to make programming of the 'Large-Scale Complex Applications' easier.
there are many tools that enhance 'Programmer's Productivity', one of them is 'Eclipse', an Integrated Development Environment, 'Eclipse IDE'.
after downloading & installing a new versions of:
- 'Java Development Kit',
- 'Eclipse IDE for Java Developers',
we can run 'Eclipse IDE',
we are welcomed by an 'Introduction Screen', similar or exact to this:
Eclipse IDE's welcome screen.
let's close welcome screen's a tab,
let's start a new 'Java Project' ( File -> New -> Java Project ),
let's fill a form as on a screen below,
details might differ as well if we know what are we doing, or if we are willing to experiment a little,
let's press a 'Finish' button after we are done.
New Project's a Form.
let's unfold 'Hello World Project' in a Package Explorer, by pressing a triangle next to Project's name,
let's press right mouse button on 'src', source directory in the Project,
let's choose ( New -> Class ) as on image below, screen might differ in details ... as i've used 'plugin modules' that enhance options available, not everyone has them.
New Class.
let's fill following class form as shown below, details might vary here as well ... to some degree, at least.
feel free to experiment, or not ... but be aware that some of changes might make program work differently or not at all.
let's press a 'Finish' button after we are done.
Class Form.
... now 'Eclipse IDE' will generate a 'Class File' for us automatically,
a part of software to be filled with details by a Programmer.
Auto-Generated a Class File.
let's use editor, mouse & keyboard to edit program's code, as shown on image below:
'Hello World',
an Example Application's code.
let's run application, choosing from Menu a proper command ( Run -> Run ).
we should see something similar or exact as on a screen below,
a 'Hello World !!!' text written in a 'Console' window, below the code edited by us.
Result.
... let's look what we did,
we have commanded a computer to execute 'System.Out' object's method named 'println' with a parameter 'Hello World !!!'.
'System.out' is an object that handles writing to a 'Console', the usual destination of the 'Out' data stream, a part of 'System' object with Java Language's standard functionality.
"Hello World !!!" is written within the quotes "", because Java Language requires that Text (formally 'Text' is named a 'Character String') to be contained between two quotes.
we can also print numbers or values of other expressions, these use a 'different notation', without quotes - often.
for more of 'Java Language', there's a lot to learn:
- basics of 'Procedural Programming' as with a 'Pascal' or 'C' language,
- 'Object Oriented Programming' Methodology,
- 'Java' Programming Language,
- 'Algorithms & Data Structures' are very useful as well,
- 'Concurrent Programming' is very useful too, but often rather difficult for beginners,
- to be truly a Professional there's more to cover as well, including 'Numeric Methods', 'Operating Systems', 'Computer Architecture', ...
perhaps parts of these will be included in 'Java Professionally' a blog.
'Mage: the Ascension' & Zen.
Dedication.
'Mage: the Ascension' game is dedicated to Robert M. Pirsig, author of 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' (1974) and 'Lila' (1991).
'Many people talk of paradigm shifts, but Pirsig makes them real. In this game, mages are people who draw us onward toward their own Dynamic Quality. Pirsig is a mage of this kind, and I highly recommend both of his books.'
-- Paraphrased & Quoted from 'Mage: the Ascension' book, a 'Dedication' part.
Quote.
'What is in mind is a sort of Chautauqua - that's the only name I can think of for it - like the travelling tent-show Chautauquas that used to move across America, this America, the one that we are now in, an old-time series of popular talks intended to edify and entertain, improve the mind and bring culture and enlightenment to the ears and thoughts of the hearer. The Chautauquas were pushed aside by faster-paced radio, movies and TV, and it seems to me the change was not entirely and improvement. Perhaps because of these changes the stream of national consciousness moves faster now, and is broader, but it seems to run less deep. The old channels cnnot contain it and in its search for new ones there seems to be growing havoc and destruction along its banks. In this Chautauqua I would like not to cut any new channels of consciousness, but simply dig deeper into old ones that have become silted in with the debris of thoughts grown stale and platitudes too often repeated. "What's now?" is an interresting and broadening eternal question, but one which, if pursued exclusively, results in an edless parade of trivia and fashion, the silt of tomorrow. I would like, instead, to be concerned with question "What is best?", a question which cuts deeply rather than broadly, a question whose answers tend to move the silt downstream. There are eras of human history in which channels of thought have been too deeply cut and no change was possible, and nothing new ever happened, and "best" was a matter of dogma, but that is not the situation now. Now the stream of our common consciousness seems to be obliterating its own banks, losing its central direction and purpose, flooding the lowlands, disconnecting and isolating the highlands and to no particular purpose other than the wasteful fulfillment of its own internal momentum. Some channel deepening seems called for."
-- Robert M. Pirsig, 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance'.
-- Quoted from 'Mage: the Ascension' book, a 'Dedication' part.
'Mage: the Ascension' game is dedicated to Robert M. Pirsig, author of 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance' (1974) and 'Lila' (1991).
'Many people talk of paradigm shifts, but Pirsig makes them real. In this game, mages are people who draw us onward toward their own Dynamic Quality. Pirsig is a mage of this kind, and I highly recommend both of his books.'
-- Paraphrased & Quoted from 'Mage: the Ascension' book, a 'Dedication' part.
Quote.
'What is in mind is a sort of Chautauqua - that's the only name I can think of for it - like the travelling tent-show Chautauquas that used to move across America, this America, the one that we are now in, an old-time series of popular talks intended to edify and entertain, improve the mind and bring culture and enlightenment to the ears and thoughts of the hearer. The Chautauquas were pushed aside by faster-paced radio, movies and TV, and it seems to me the change was not entirely and improvement. Perhaps because of these changes the stream of national consciousness moves faster now, and is broader, but it seems to run less deep. The old channels cnnot contain it and in its search for new ones there seems to be growing havoc and destruction along its banks. In this Chautauqua I would like not to cut any new channels of consciousness, but simply dig deeper into old ones that have become silted in with the debris of thoughts grown stale and platitudes too often repeated. "What's now?" is an interresting and broadening eternal question, but one which, if pursued exclusively, results in an edless parade of trivia and fashion, the silt of tomorrow. I would like, instead, to be concerned with question "What is best?", a question which cuts deeply rather than broadly, a question whose answers tend to move the silt downstream. There are eras of human history in which channels of thought have been too deeply cut and no change was possible, and nothing new ever happened, and "best" was a matter of dogma, but that is not the situation now. Now the stream of our common consciousness seems to be obliterating its own banks, losing its central direction and purpose, flooding the lowlands, disconnecting and isolating the highlands and to no particular purpose other than the wasteful fulfillment of its own internal momentum. Some channel deepening seems called for."
-- Robert M. Pirsig, 'Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance'.
-- Quoted from 'Mage: the Ascension' book, a 'Dedication' part.
Mage's Reality Model.
it's a part of 'Mage: the Ascension' Way.
Reality Models.
in 'Computer Sciences' there are often 'Reality Models' considered.
'Model of Reality' is a simplification of 'Reality'.
we consider only a limited number of 'Reality's Aspects', ignoring the rest.
then we can play with 'Reality' using the tools described in this a 'Model' ... rest affects it as well, but it's mostly beyond us, wo do not care too much anyway.
for more of the details, see also: 'Talking Objects' Solutions.
Spiritual & Physical, Beings & Phenomena.
... read a little more of 'Mage: the Ascension' book, seems that reality model presented in this a Book is divided between 'Spiritual Beings & Phenomena', and between 'Physical Beings & Phenomena'.
as a 'cause of existence' of 'Spiritual' & 'Physical', the 'Quintessence' fills 'Patterns', the 'Spiritual Reality' changes.
'Physical Reality Changes' follow the 'Spiritual Reality Changes', with 'Spiritual Reality' being 'Truer' than 'Physical Reality'.
'Physical' World is divided into 'Energy', 'Matter' & 'Life' ... other aspects of it are mostly ignored, not represented in this a model.
'Matter' is 'Energy Form', 'Life' consists of 'Energy' as well ... so 'Reality' is 'Spiritual' & 'Physical' only.
... there's 'Mind' considered too, so in this model 'Phenomenon' with 'Mind' is a 'Being', either 'Spiritual Being' or 'Physical Being' ... or both at once.
About Psyche.
Psyche is a Greek word for Mind-Soul.
About Soul & Spirit.
There are many explainations about the differencies between spirit & soul.
One is that soul is immaterial spirit in material body, therefore body with spirit makes soul.
Another explaination is that immaterial aspect of human being consists of mind, spirit & soul; in this a model, if we put mind aside - the spirit is the immaterial part of a human that is common to many, while soul is that part of immaterial living in body that is unique to each of the humans.
Yet another - the one i am most familiar with - explaination is that both spirit & soul consist of thoughts & feelings, arising from space, playing, returning to space (dissolving). it's just a Mind's free play with ego's ideas that many consider very important.
About Mind.
... about a 'Mind' Sphere in 'Mage: the Ascension's' simple reality model.
there are two factions,
first believes in 'Mind's Independence', that 'Reality' is a 'Mind's Play', more or less.
second believes that 'External Reality' holds the 'Minds', with 'Minds' being a part of that 'Reality'.
i think that 'non-dualistic approach' is possible, siding with 'Mind's Independence' of course,
i can see that it's a 'Reflection' of the differences between 'Inner Religions' vs 'External Religions' of the
'Real World', that resulted in these two factions.
these factions mostly associate with the 'Spheres' of either 'Mind' or 'Prime'.
Magick: A Mind - Spirit interactions.
if we assume:
- that Magick is 'Act of Will',
- that Willpower is a quality of the Mind,
- that Thinking is interaction with Thoughts, that appear in Mind,
- that Feeling is interaction with Feelings, that appear in Mind,
- that Spiritual Energies (Spirit, Soul) appear in Mind, that Mind can interact with Spiritual World(s),
- that Physical World changes follow changes in the Spiritual World,
... then we can see how Magick can occur both in Mind & in the External world, if there's any.
A Potential Reality vs Physical Reality.
There's a war in Spiritual World, World of Ideas plays a part.
Quintessence, Spiritual Energy, Causes of Reality's Aspects', Ideas - are used to form something into an existence despite disbeliefs, competitions, lack of funds for ambitious projects & opposition's interference.
As soon as something is ready, emerging in a full form in a spiritual world - then can be realized, materialized, manifested, documented, brought into physical reality - that's how physical world changes follow changes in a spiritual world.
In short words - once a fight in a spiritual world reaches 'critical mass', something is mature & spell woven in spirit reaches the physical reality, changing it possibly for a longer while.
Reality Models.
in 'Computer Sciences' there are often 'Reality Models' considered.
'Model of Reality' is a simplification of 'Reality'.
we consider only a limited number of 'Reality's Aspects', ignoring the rest.
then we can play with 'Reality' using the tools described in this a 'Model' ... rest affects it as well, but it's mostly beyond us, wo do not care too much anyway.
for more of the details, see also: 'Talking Objects' Solutions.
Spiritual & Physical, Beings & Phenomena.
... read a little more of 'Mage: the Ascension' book, seems that reality model presented in this a Book is divided between 'Spiritual Beings & Phenomena', and between 'Physical Beings & Phenomena'.
as a 'cause of existence' of 'Spiritual' & 'Physical', the 'Quintessence' fills 'Patterns', the 'Spiritual Reality' changes.
'Physical Reality Changes' follow the 'Spiritual Reality Changes', with 'Spiritual Reality' being 'Truer' than 'Physical Reality'.
'Physical' World is divided into 'Energy', 'Matter' & 'Life' ... other aspects of it are mostly ignored, not represented in this a model.
'Matter' is 'Energy Form', 'Life' consists of 'Energy' as well ... so 'Reality' is 'Spiritual' & 'Physical' only.
... there's 'Mind' considered too, so in this model 'Phenomenon' with 'Mind' is a 'Being', either 'Spiritual Being' or 'Physical Being' ... or both at once.
About Psyche.
Psyche is a Greek word for Mind-Soul.
About Soul & Spirit.
There are many explainations about the differencies between spirit & soul.
One is that soul is immaterial spirit in material body, therefore body with spirit makes soul.
Another explaination is that immaterial aspect of human being consists of mind, spirit & soul; in this a model, if we put mind aside - the spirit is the immaterial part of a human that is common to many, while soul is that part of immaterial living in body that is unique to each of the humans.
Yet another - the one i am most familiar with - explaination is that both spirit & soul consist of thoughts & feelings, arising from space, playing, returning to space (dissolving). it's just a Mind's free play with ego's ideas that many consider very important.
About Mind.
... about a 'Mind' Sphere in 'Mage: the Ascension's' simple reality model.
there are two factions,
first believes in 'Mind's Independence', that 'Reality' is a 'Mind's Play', more or less.
second believes that 'External Reality' holds the 'Minds', with 'Minds' being a part of that 'Reality'.
i think that 'non-dualistic approach' is possible, siding with 'Mind's Independence' of course,
i can see that it's a 'Reflection' of the differences between 'Inner Religions' vs 'External Religions' of the
'Real World', that resulted in these two factions.
these factions mostly associate with the 'Spheres' of either 'Mind' or 'Prime'.
Magick: A Mind - Spirit interactions.
if we assume:
- that Magick is 'Act of Will',
- that Willpower is a quality of the Mind,
- that Thinking is interaction with Thoughts, that appear in Mind,
- that Feeling is interaction with Feelings, that appear in Mind,
- that Spiritual Energies (Spirit, Soul) appear in Mind, that Mind can interact with Spiritual World(s),
- that Physical World changes follow changes in the Spiritual World,
... then we can see how Magick can occur both in Mind & in the External world, if there's any.
A Potential Reality vs Physical Reality.
There's a war in Spiritual World, World of Ideas plays a part.
Quintessence, Spiritual Energy, Causes of Reality's Aspects', Ideas - are used to form something into an existence despite disbeliefs, competitions, lack of funds for ambitious projects & opposition's interference.
As soon as something is ready, emerging in a full form in a spiritual world - then can be realized, materialized, manifested, documented, brought into physical reality - that's how physical world changes follow changes in a spiritual world.
In short words - once a fight in a spiritual world reaches 'critical mass', something is mature & spell woven in spirit reaches the physical reality, changing it possibly for a longer while.
Monday, November 2, 2015
Spell Casting.
i am using 'Mage: the Ascension' Way, because of an insight.
i do not think that 'Storytelling Game' nature of that a Book prevents it from being useful with a Real Magick, or me from being a 'Virtual Adept' in Real Life. Words & images contained in this a book are still Symbols related with a Real Magick, these represent ideas.
i think that 'Spell Casting' is a 'Talk with the Universe',
Mage speaks his or her Spells using Thoughts, Feelings, Words, Gestures, Requisites, etc ..., ... then the Universe responds.
i think that Correct Understanding, Wishes, Symbols, Energy, Willpower, Quintessence, Imagination, Rites, Proper Arguments & Belief are all important parts of a Succesful Cast.
'Paradox', Reality's Resistance to Changes should be considered as well, as Mages Cast.
As soon as these are used properly, Reality Changes are as Expected ... even if they take a while to complete.
See also if You wish or need, ... : Mage's Reality Model, Art Talk ... for 'Transmission of the Art' paragraph describing how to talk properly, using many means at once, because a Mage should care about his or her Speech being a very proper indeed ... other paragraphs & articles are useful indeed as well.
i do not think that 'Storytelling Game' nature of that a Book prevents it from being useful with a Real Magick, or me from being a 'Virtual Adept' in Real Life. Words & images contained in this a book are still Symbols related with a Real Magick, these represent ideas.
i think that 'Spell Casting' is a 'Talk with the Universe',
Mage speaks his or her Spells using Thoughts, Feelings, Words, Gestures, Requisites, etc ..., ... then the Universe responds.
i think that Correct Understanding, Wishes, Symbols, Energy, Willpower, Quintessence, Imagination, Rites, Proper Arguments & Belief are all important parts of a Succesful Cast.
'Paradox', Reality's Resistance to Changes should be considered as well, as Mages Cast.
As soon as these are used properly, Reality Changes are as Expected ... even if they take a while to complete.
See also if You wish or need, ... : Mage's Reality Model, Art Talk ... for 'Transmission of the Art' paragraph describing how to talk properly, using many means at once, because a Mage should care about his or her Speech being a very proper indeed ... other paragraphs & articles are useful indeed as well.
Quintessence.
it's a part of 'Mage: the Ascension' Way.
'One of the most important concepts in Mage is Quintessence.
superficially, it's the raw fuel of Magick.
more deeply, Quintessence is the very basis of reality, the spirit.
quantities of Quintessence are the building blocks of reality (and potential reality).
everything in Reality - matter, energy and the ethereal - is made from Quintessence.
most Mages believe that there is great cosmic pool of raw Quintessence (Tass) that has not been incorporated into anything, but rather floats free. anytime a new phenomenon is created in reality, Quintessence is drawn from this pool to create it. also, living things maitain a link to this pool, as all Patterns of life are continually fed a trickle of Quintessence.
the study of Quintessence falls under the Sphere of Prime. Mages who struggle to learn this Sphere attempt to grasp the nature of quintessential reality.
continuing the "beach" analogy, Quintessence is the substance from which the beach is formed - all the sand that can ever be created'.
Quintessence in "raw mystical" form is called Tass, and can be used as "fuel" for workings of magick.
blog author's observations & thoughts:
- Quintessence is associated with Karma ('Cause & Effect', more or less, in Buddhism),
- Quintessence is 'Building Block of Reality' ... Thoughts & Feelings, perhaps? There can be Finer or Larger Building Blocks, however ... There are Different Realities, Potential Realities & Realized Realities ... This Reality is Built from these Blocks, That Reality from these Blocks, Our Current Reality we Live in is built from these blocks, etc ...
- perhaps Quintessence is just another name for a 'cause' of existence of 'matter', 'energy' & 'ethereal' ... this would imply that if these return to Space, cease to exist, they 'free' the Quintessence that returns to the 'Pool'. this somewhat fits with image of Universe & Big-Bang theory. Universe has maximum & minimum size, afterall ... it spreads then shrinks & repeats the cycle later again, i think ...,
- obtaining a grasp over Quintessence is a result of Wishes, Words & Deeds done in the past - in this & previous lives,
- Quintessence is not required for Magick to work, but makes Magick work easier, Quintessence helps with Reality Changes in a Small & Subtle Way ... or even in the Significiant Way.
... see also if You wish or need, ... : Reality Aspects' Preconditions.
'One of the most important concepts in Mage is Quintessence.
superficially, it's the raw fuel of Magick.
more deeply, Quintessence is the very basis of reality, the spirit.
quantities of Quintessence are the building blocks of reality (and potential reality).
everything in Reality - matter, energy and the ethereal - is made from Quintessence.
most Mages believe that there is great cosmic pool of raw Quintessence (Tass) that has not been incorporated into anything, but rather floats free. anytime a new phenomenon is created in reality, Quintessence is drawn from this pool to create it. also, living things maitain a link to this pool, as all Patterns of life are continually fed a trickle of Quintessence.
the study of Quintessence falls under the Sphere of Prime. Mages who struggle to learn this Sphere attempt to grasp the nature of quintessential reality.
continuing the "beach" analogy, Quintessence is the substance from which the beach is formed - all the sand that can ever be created'.
Quintessence in "raw mystical" form is called Tass, and can be used as "fuel" for workings of magick.
blog author's observations & thoughts:
- Quintessence is associated with Karma ('Cause & Effect', more or less, in Buddhism),
- Quintessence is 'Building Block of Reality' ... Thoughts & Feelings, perhaps? There can be Finer or Larger Building Blocks, however ... There are Different Realities, Potential Realities & Realized Realities ... This Reality is Built from these Blocks, That Reality from these Blocks, Our Current Reality we Live in is built from these blocks, etc ...
- perhaps Quintessence is just another name for a 'cause' of existence of 'matter', 'energy' & 'ethereal' ... this would imply that if these return to Space, cease to exist, they 'free' the Quintessence that returns to the 'Pool'. this somewhat fits with image of Universe & Big-Bang theory. Universe has maximum & minimum size, afterall ... it spreads then shrinks & repeats the cycle later again, i think ...,
- obtaining a grasp over Quintessence is a result of Wishes, Words & Deeds done in the past - in this & previous lives,
- Quintessence is not required for Magick to work, but makes Magick work easier, Quintessence helps with Reality Changes in a Small & Subtle Way ... or even in the Significiant Way.
... see also if You wish or need, ... : Reality Aspects' Preconditions.
Spheres of Magickal Knowledge.
it's a part of 'Mage: the Ascension' Way.
there are 'The Nine Spheres of Knowledge', known simply as 'Spheres':
- Correspondence - the study of dimensional space.
- Entropy - the study of progressive disorder.
- Forces - the study of energy, in all of its forms.
- Life - the study of the biological.
- Matter - the study of physical, nonliving patterns.
- Mind - the study of sentience.
- Prime - the study of quintessential reality.
- Spirit - the study of the ethereal.
- Time - the study of the temporal.
experties of a certain 'Traditions':
- Correspondence - Virtual Adepts,
- Entropy - Euthanatos,
- Forces - Order of Hermes,
- Life - Verbena,
- Matter - Sons of Ether,
- Mind - Akashic Brotherhood,
- Prime - Celestial Chorus,
- Spirit - Dreamspeakers,
- Time - Cult of Extasy,
members of 'Hollow Ones' a 'Tradition' do not overspecialize ... they are a Versatile Masters of No-Spehere.
blog author's comments:
- Correspondence - it's also related with study of how information, energy & matter flows from a place to place, from a being to a being, of teleportation as well.
- Entropy - it's also randomness, decay.
- Forces - it's mostly physical energy, but without Prime it lacks source ... lacks a 'battery' to power it.
- Life - it's healing & harming as well.
- Matter - structure of matter, also the important nanotechnology's part.
- Mind - thoughts ... in relation with feelings, telepathy ... in relation with empathy ... probably awareness, senses, consciousness & imagination as well,
- Prime - source of 'Magickal Power' as well,
- Spirit - it's also spiritual beings, spirituality, religious transformations, as well as dreams & sleep,
- Time - it's physics, but also scheduling & synchronization of tasks, by living beings or machines as well.
the 'Nanite-Cloud Project', an idea i was toying with since a while, has the neccessity of following 'Spheres':
- Correspondence - for a cloud's coordination,
- Entropy - not sure if it's neccessary ... but i think that randomness plays a part in nanoelectromechanical systems construction,
- Forces - it's impossible to ignore Quantum Physics Phenomenae & Electromagnetism when playing in the nanoscale,
- Matter - very important part, structure of the matter,
- Life - biology is a part of nanotechnology, perhaps can't be skipped even with nanoelectromechanical systems,
- Prime - not sure if neccessary ... power source, with Forces' Sphere,
- Time - for software's concurrent behaviour,
this Project took a form of 'Nanite War Computer Game'.
this the 'Nanite-Cloud Project', combined with 'Mind', 'Spirit' & 'Life', an 'Artificial Life' could be created, perhaps.
there are 'The Nine Spheres of Knowledge', known simply as 'Spheres':
- Correspondence - the study of dimensional space.
- Entropy - the study of progressive disorder.
- Forces - the study of energy, in all of its forms.
- Life - the study of the biological.
- Matter - the study of physical, nonliving patterns.
- Mind - the study of sentience.
- Prime - the study of quintessential reality.
- Spirit - the study of the ethereal.
- Time - the study of the temporal.
experties of a certain 'Traditions':
- Correspondence - Virtual Adepts,
- Entropy - Euthanatos,
- Forces - Order of Hermes,
- Life - Verbena,
- Matter - Sons of Ether,
- Mind - Akashic Brotherhood,
- Prime - Celestial Chorus,
- Spirit - Dreamspeakers,
- Time - Cult of Extasy,
members of 'Hollow Ones' a 'Tradition' do not overspecialize ... they are a Versatile Masters of No-Spehere.
blog author's comments:
- Correspondence - it's also related with study of how information, energy & matter flows from a place to place, from a being to a being, of teleportation as well.
- Entropy - it's also randomness, decay.
- Forces - it's mostly physical energy, but without Prime it lacks source ... lacks a 'battery' to power it.
- Life - it's healing & harming as well.
- Matter - structure of matter, also the important nanotechnology's part.
- Mind - thoughts ... in relation with feelings, telepathy ... in relation with empathy ... probably awareness, senses, consciousness & imagination as well,
- Prime - source of 'Magickal Power' as well,
- Spirit - it's also spiritual beings, spirituality, religious transformations, as well as dreams & sleep,
- Time - it's physics, but also scheduling & synchronization of tasks, by living beings or machines as well.
the 'Nanite-Cloud Project', an idea i was toying with since a while, has the neccessity of following 'Spheres':
- Correspondence - for a cloud's coordination,
- Entropy - not sure if it's neccessary ... but i think that randomness plays a part in nanoelectromechanical systems construction,
- Forces - it's impossible to ignore Quantum Physics Phenomenae & Electromagnetism when playing in the nanoscale,
- Matter - very important part, structure of the matter,
- Life - biology is a part of nanotechnology, perhaps can't be skipped even with nanoelectromechanical systems,
- Prime - not sure if neccessary ... power source, with Forces' Sphere,
- Time - for software's concurrent behaviour,
this Project took a form of 'Nanite War Computer Game'.
this the 'Nanite-Cloud Project', combined with 'Mind', 'Spirit' & 'Life', an 'Artificial Life' could be created, perhaps.
Computer Networking.
a Professional Book about The Internet.
it's one of the most important books i have,
it's easy to read as well,
it's a Professional book about the Internet, for Information Technology Professionals & related.
... i read it a whole, returning occasionally as well.
this a Book provides a Professional overview of the Internet Technology, how one can think about this a World's Wonder,
for me the Internet is a Graph of Computers linked by Physical Links,
as well as Protocol Stack that enables the Communication,
there's a lot of Technical Details provided,
more can be found elsewhere,
... the Internet is a Vast Topic,
i think there's more knowledge to absorb than in an one Person's a lifetime.
... i recommend this a Book, to those interrested.
Virtual Adepts.
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... one of 'Magickal Traditions' of the Art.
Reality is a Lie.
Reality is a lie
i hacked it
now i go to sleep
to awaken later
i am awakened again...
and so on.
... available on deviantART.
... click on image below for more, if You wish:
People involved in this art-message are the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn's Leaders - David Griffin & Leslie McQuade, styled as heroes from the Matrix film.
About blog's author.
Am i a Virtual Adept?
... in a way i am, i am creating (styling) myself as one at least ... but by words of David Griffin & Leslie Mc Quade - leaders of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn (magickal group), roleplaying games have uses in the real magick.
Is it Art?
... i am creating Art Style named: 'Art of Magick & Light', in which Virtual Adepts & other Magick-Related symbols, history & lore have place.
we are Computers-Using Mages,
... parts of 'Mage: the Ascension', the 'Storytelling Game of Modern Magick' (storytelling games are roleplaying games),
do we use eBooks on electronic devices as Amazon Kindle, for example?
... we can.
do we use cryptography with magick?
... we can encrypt spellbook files, we can give 'encrypted' quality to telepathic conversations, etc.
how did i became a 'Virtual Adept'?
... by birth.
with which subgroup i identify with?
... with Reality Hackers.
what tools/ideas we use?
... VR Goggles - Virtual Adept's Tools.
how it's related with Buddhism?
... it's still Milarepa's Way, i think ... it's also connected with Zen Buddhism, i think.
> [ mailto:neomahakala108@gmail.com ];
Who we are?
'Computers have become an integral part of modern society. As they have come to dominate the world, so too has a new Tradition of mages, the Virtual Adepts.
(...)
The Virtual Adepts feel that they ae using technology to create new possibilities, whereas other Technomancers are simply devouring the present for maximum gain.'
-- Quoted 'Virtual Adepts' parts of 'Mage: the Ascension'.
Subgroups.
Subgroups in Virtual Adepts are:
- Reality Hackers,
- Chaoticians,
- Cyberpunk,
- Cypherpunks,
- Nexplorers,
- Cyber-Houngans.
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... computer - related arts.
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Divination, Scrying, TAROT.
... had insights, seems to make sense for me.
The Divination.
is asking the Knowledgeable, the Higher, the Divine beings a question(s).
... even if this Divinity comes from either Heavens or Hells.
The Scrying.
it's a Fore-Tell of a Future, it's based on observation(s) ...
Observed can be Cosmic Signs, Mind States, People or Places, other Beings or Phenomena as well.
... it's also seeing far.
The Scope.
both the Divination as well as Scrying form a Karmic Connection(s) with parts of the World,
... 'Beings' & 'Worlds of Ideas' are World's parts as well.
... this allows for a Supernatural Perception, of being Aware & more.
... this allows for a better Future's Understanding, at least a part(s) of it.
there are other parts however, that can interfere, the Future can play different that way.
knowing too much to handle, or too many connections ... might lead to insanity, be aware of that.
The TAROT Cards.
this works by forming Connections with TAROT Symbols, the Cosmic Signs.
Living Beings can speak for these Signs, can be Particularly Tied to One or Few.
Mind can be observed during a TAROT's a cast, these Signs can tell ...
Much depends on Interpretation, on Honesty, on a Self-Discipline, on Experience with that.
see also if You wish or need, ... : TAROT as a Mirror, Mind's Mirror.
Protecting Sanity.
had insight,
... perhaps protections can be built,
... from insanity coming from knowing too much,
... from having too much of karmic connections as well.
... could use this kind of Protection, i wish to participate in building them, for myself, for others as well.
... but not at all cost.
The Divination.
is asking the Knowledgeable, the Higher, the Divine beings a question(s).
... even if this Divinity comes from either Heavens or Hells.
The Scrying.
it's a Fore-Tell of a Future, it's based on observation(s) ...
Observed can be Cosmic Signs, Mind States, People or Places, other Beings or Phenomena as well.
... it's also seeing far.
The Scope.
both the Divination as well as Scrying form a Karmic Connection(s) with parts of the World,
... 'Beings' & 'Worlds of Ideas' are World's parts as well.
... this allows for a Supernatural Perception, of being Aware & more.
... this allows for a better Future's Understanding, at least a part(s) of it.
there are other parts however, that can interfere, the Future can play different that way.
knowing too much to handle, or too many connections ... might lead to insanity, be aware of that.
The TAROT Cards.
this works by forming Connections with TAROT Symbols, the Cosmic Signs.
Living Beings can speak for these Signs, can be Particularly Tied to One or Few.
Mind can be observed during a TAROT's a cast, these Signs can tell ...
Much depends on Interpretation, on Honesty, on a Self-Discipline, on Experience with that.
see also if You wish or need, ... : TAROT as a Mirror, Mind's Mirror.
Protecting Sanity.
had insight,
... perhaps protections can be built,
... from insanity coming from knowing too much,
... from having too much of karmic connections as well.
... could use this kind of Protection, i wish to participate in building them, for myself, for others as well.
... but not at all cost.
Energy Forms.
... when i write about Energy Forms,
i mean both Shapes & Types, as well as Compositions.
Composition is about how Energy Types are Mixed, in a given point in Space.
There are various kinds of Energy, many of adjectives can be used to describe as well:
- Electromagnetic as Electricity, Magnetism, Light, Wi-Fi, Microwave or Radio, ...
- Psychological (Libido) & Emotional (Emotion is Feeling with Physiology), ...
- Potential & Kinetic,
- Matter is also Energy Form,
- Spiritual (Spirituality is about Religious Transformations) & Esoteric (Scraps of Wisdom about different Religions, Cultures, Spiritual & Magical Traditions, ... than one's own),
- Magical,
- Dharmic (Dharma is name for Buddha's Unsurpassable Teachings),
- i heard someone consider Money to be an Energy Form,
- Protecting, Calming, Enriching, Inspiring, Fascinating, Creative, Transformative & Destructive,
- Muscle Strength,
- Sounds, Air Waves in Space,
- Heat, speed of Vibrations,
- ... Probably more as well.
i mean both Shapes & Types, as well as Compositions.
Composition is about how Energy Types are Mixed, in a given point in Space.
There are various kinds of Energy, many of adjectives can be used to describe as well:
- Electromagnetic as Electricity, Magnetism, Light, Wi-Fi, Microwave or Radio, ...
- Psychological (Libido) & Emotional (Emotion is Feeling with Physiology), ...
- Potential & Kinetic,
- Matter is also Energy Form,
- Spiritual (Spirituality is about Religious Transformations) & Esoteric (Scraps of Wisdom about different Religions, Cultures, Spiritual & Magical Traditions, ... than one's own),
- Magical,
- Dharmic (Dharma is name for Buddha's Unsurpassable Teachings),
- i heard someone consider Money to be an Energy Form,
- Protecting, Calming, Enriching, Inspiring, Fascinating, Creative, Transformative & Destructive,
- Muscle Strength,
- Sounds, Air Waves in Space,
- Heat, speed of Vibrations,
- ... Probably more as well.
Incremental Barrier.
(under construction ... should change with time).
it's a Mantra, Visualization & Affirmation at least,
that Protects from Harmful Energies, Prevents these Energies from reaching Loved Ones, Yourself, Allies, Friends, ...
exact a Rite is under a development,
for now it's only that way:
---
Preparation Stage.
... prepare a Cigarette Lighter, hold it in a hand.
... take a few of breaths, calm your Mind.
Build-up Phase.
imagine how a Protecting Energy spreads in Space,
around those You wish to Protect,
how Energy Forms Transform with time,
how close to a Living Body they are.
understand that every bit of Energy is a Source,
both a Protection in itself, is form of a Barrier,
as well as a source of Protecting energy reaching to intercept,
any of Harmful Energies, Curses, Magic(k)s, or Spells ... as they Close.
understand that as Protecting Energies intercept,
they Disperse the Harm, make it return to Space.
imagine other effects this a Spell-Mantra can have,
defocusing assailants' Powers, Psi-Waves that suprise their Minds.
Completion Phase.
Light a Cigaretter Lighter in a hand,
Keep it Shining for as long as You prefer,
Releasing a Light of this a Mantra-Spell,
Completing the Wish as well.
Understand that this Protection holds for 24 hours,
Can be renewed before time runs out, as well.
---
a Cigarette Lighter,
UK flag reminds me of Buddhism's Europe Center,
located in Germany, however.
---
'Incremental Barrier' is in a Polish Language: 'Bariera Przyrostowa',
'Dispersion' is in a Polish Language: 'Rozproszenie'.
---
see also, if You wish or need, ... : Protecting Mirror Shield.
it's a Mantra, Visualization & Affirmation at least,
that Protects from Harmful Energies, Prevents these Energies from reaching Loved Ones, Yourself, Allies, Friends, ...
exact a Rite is under a development,
for now it's only that way:
---
Preparation Stage.
... prepare a Cigarette Lighter, hold it in a hand.
... take a few of breaths, calm your Mind.
Build-up Phase.
imagine how a Protecting Energy spreads in Space,
around those You wish to Protect,
how Energy Forms Transform with time,
how close to a Living Body they are.
understand that every bit of Energy is a Source,
both a Protection in itself, is form of a Barrier,
as well as a source of Protecting energy reaching to intercept,
any of Harmful Energies, Curses, Magic(k)s, or Spells ... as they Close.
understand that as Protecting Energies intercept,
they Disperse the Harm, make it return to Space.
imagine other effects this a Spell-Mantra can have,
defocusing assailants' Powers, Psi-Waves that suprise their Minds.
Completion Phase.
Light a Cigaretter Lighter in a hand,
Keep it Shining for as long as You prefer,
Releasing a Light of this a Mantra-Spell,
Completing the Wish as well.
Understand that this Protection holds for 24 hours,
Can be renewed before time runs out, as well.
---
a Cigarette Lighter,
UK flag reminds me of Buddhism's Europe Center,
located in Germany, however.
---
'Incremental Barrier' is in a Polish Language: 'Bariera Przyrostowa',
'Dispersion' is in a Polish Language: 'Rozproszenie'.
---
see also, if You wish or need, ... : Protecting Mirror Shield.
Saturday, October 31, 2015
The Magician Card.
'Magic is when something occurs despite' (Suzanne Weymann).
There's Magic that is true, Really Occuring, Independent, Indivisible.
There's Magic that is not a fantasy.
The Number of 'The Magician' Card, of 1, is Indivisible.
'Indivisible' in Latin is 'Individuum'.
Flashy heroes & villains described in films, wielding flashy supernatural powers are without meaning.
It's about discovering a Real Magic, Supernatural Strength that Everyone can Wield.
Everyone has a Chance to Notice & Use that a Chance ...
... i think it is a Matter of Sensivity & Perceptions, a Matter of being Trained in Noticing Magic & Using it Properly as it Shows before us.
Mages are Individual, but groups of Individuals are a Community, in a way at least ...
No one can give, nor take away Magical Strength from us, Magical Strength appears in us by itself.
-- Quoted & Translated from the book 'TAROT dla początkujących' by Evelin Bürger, Johannes Fiebig.
see also, if You wish: The Magician (Tarot card).
Milarepa.
Jetsun Milarepa (Tibetan: རྗེ་བཙུན་མི་ལ་རས་པ, Wylie: rje btsun mi la ras pa) (c. 1052 – c. 1135 CE) is generally considered one of Tibet's most famous yogis and poets. He was a student of Marpa Lotsawa, and a major figure in the history of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism.
When his father died, Milarepa's uncle and aunt took all of the family's wealth. At his mother's request, Milarepa left home and studied sorcery. While his aunt and uncle were having a party to celebrate the impending marriage of their son, he took his revenge by summoning a giant hailstorm to demolish their house, killing 35 people, although the uncle and aunt are supposed to have survived. The villagers were angry and set off to look for Milarepa, but his mother got word to him, and he sent a hailstorm to destroy their crops.
This deed resulted in very bad karma, that Milarepa purified during his life & became great hero.
Milarepa later lamented his evil ways in his older years in conversation with Rechungpa: "In my youth I committed black deeds. In maturity I practised innocence. Now, released from both good and evil, I have destroyed the root of karmic action and shall have no reason for action in the future. To say more than this would only cause weeping and laughter. What good would it do to tell you? I am an old man. Leave me in peace."
---
... i wish to learn Sorcery like Milarepa did in His youth,
then use it to benefit countless beings on Buddha's Way ;).
OM MANI PEME HUNG
---
see also if You wish or need, ... : Wishes, Miracles & Buddhism.
Imagination & Magic.
... i think that way, but i am learning still, use or not at Your own risk.
Magic(k)s are extension(s) of Mage's Will, i read, i think ...
a part of casting a Spell is formulating a Wish, is knowing what to do, is sending energy there, is willing a Wish to happen, is willing a Wish to come true.
imagination helps to see, to understand, to believe that this is going to happen,
... as it happened with St. Thomas, 'to see is to believe'.
... it's also a way of expressing Mage's Will to do something.
it's said that 'belief does wonders & miracles'.
i think that while belief is not neccessary for a wish to happen, to come true ...
... it's still a skillful mean for strenghtening a wish.
there are other ways of 'accenting a cast', such as lighting a candle or a cigarette lighter, making a sound with snapping fingers, speaking formulae, etc ...
... but there's more to that, not a topic of this an article still.
Magic(k)s are extension(s) of Mage's Will, i read, i think ...
a part of casting a Spell is formulating a Wish, is knowing what to do, is sending energy there, is willing a Wish to happen, is willing a Wish to come true.
imagination helps to see, to understand, to believe that this is going to happen,
... as it happened with St. Thomas, 'to see is to believe'.
... it's also a way of expressing Mage's Will to do something.
it's said that 'belief does wonders & miracles'.
i think that while belief is not neccessary for a wish to happen, to come true ...
... it's still a skillful mean for strenghtening a wish.
there are other ways of 'accenting a cast', such as lighting a candle or a cigarette lighter, making a sound with snapping fingers, speaking formulae, etc ...
... but there's more to that, not a topic of this an article still.
Lucky Numbers, Karma, ... & Date of Birth.
My personal lucky numbers,
As told by Astrology & Numerology, are:
* 9 - as nine lives of a cat, as greater power,
* 2 - as a pair, of lovers, perhaps? two is not alone for sure,
* 14 - pair of sevens, lucky pair,
i think other lucky numbers apply to me as well,
* 7 - as to everyone,
* 108 - because of Buddhism & Kangyur, Holy Text.
... perhaps more as well ...
How this goes with my birth date?
13.09.1977
13.09 is programmer's day, day in year numbered 2 to power of 8.
The 1977 year is also year of publicly described RSA, important & widely used cryptographic algorithm. Important year in Computer Sciences.
13.09.1977 is day associated with the TAROT Mage card.
am i a Virtual Adept (Computer-Oriented Magician) because of that?
... perhaps.
... in a way, at least, even if its only a metaphor & Art.
13.09.1977
... beginning miserable, ending lucky ... my life strives for Enlightenment, as well.
See also, if You wish:
> [ Day of the Programmer ];
> [ How to calculate your Birth Tarot Card ];
> [ Cosmic Vitals ];
> [ The Magician ];
> [ Power Numbers & Symbolic Meanings. ];
> [ Virtual Adepts ];
Cat Familiars.
Animal Familiars.
There are witches' animals, and there are witch animals. It's a fine but crucial distinction.
Although exceptions exist, witches are legendarily fond of animals. In general, a gathering of magical practitioners will simultaneously be a gathering of animal lovers. During the witch hunt era, one of the alleged tell-tale, sure-fire signs of a witch was someone perceived as someone too friendly with animals - especially with creatures closely associated with witchcraft and the magical arts like crows, cats or dogs.
Animals also serve as familiars. Familiars are witches' animal companions and partners in magic, assisting in divination, spell-casting, and other magical work. Sometimes the presence of the familiar is sufficient to add a little extra magical zip to a spell or ritual.
The relationship between familiar and witch is characterized by intensely close psychic and emotional bonds.
Cats.
Cats are the creatures most associated with witches.
Although this applies to all cats, the cats most associated with witches are black cats. This association may date back to ancient Greece, where Maenads, wild, ecstatic women devoted to the god Dionysus, were believed able to transform into black panthers, among Dionysus's sacred creatures. Witch godesses Diana, Hekate, and Lilith all sometimes manifest in the guise of black cats.
-- Quoted parts of 'The Weiser Field Guide to witches' by Judika Illes.
see also, if You must: http://fav.me/d3ayvj0 .
There are witches' animals, and there are witch animals. It's a fine but crucial distinction.
Although exceptions exist, witches are legendarily fond of animals. In general, a gathering of magical practitioners will simultaneously be a gathering of animal lovers. During the witch hunt era, one of the alleged tell-tale, sure-fire signs of a witch was someone perceived as someone too friendly with animals - especially with creatures closely associated with witchcraft and the magical arts like crows, cats or dogs.
Animals also serve as familiars. Familiars are witches' animal companions and partners in magic, assisting in divination, spell-casting, and other magical work. Sometimes the presence of the familiar is sufficient to add a little extra magical zip to a spell or ritual.
The relationship between familiar and witch is characterized by intensely close psychic and emotional bonds.
Cats.
Cats are the creatures most associated with witches.
Although this applies to all cats, the cats most associated with witches are black cats. This association may date back to ancient Greece, where Maenads, wild, ecstatic women devoted to the god Dionysus, were believed able to transform into black panthers, among Dionysus's sacred creatures. Witch godesses Diana, Hekate, and Lilith all sometimes manifest in the guise of black cats.
-- Quoted parts of 'The Weiser Field Guide to witches' by Judika Illes.
see also, if You must: http://fav.me/d3ayvj0 .
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Dragon Coils.
... this is a visual, a free-verse poem, based on Symbolism (meaning of Symbols) used in Buddhism & Jung's Psychology.
'Anheim', also known as 'Black Cloak' is a roleplaying game's character, a Lucid Dreaming Martial Artist, Warrior & Mage.
Astral world is world of emotions & imagination, perhaps more.
it's said & written that Astral Travels & Out of Body Experiences are possible, with Lucid Dreaming as the Key.
'Black Cloak' is also 'Mahakala', 'Protecting Energy' in Buddhism & more ...
... in Mahakala Invocation,
Mahakala uses knife & skull-bowl,
Radiant Godess is in union with Mahakala.
Together they ride donkey through Oceans of Blood,
Liberating Beings,
There's Wind & Fire of Liberating Wisdom,
... & more as well.
'Dragon' is Symbol of 'Fear' in Jung's Psychology,
Shadow is 'Inner Dragon' as well.
'Demon' is something that attempts to prevent 'Liberation' in Buddhism,
'Liberation' is the 'Small Nirvana', the very important step in development as the Buddhist.
'Enlightenment' is the 'Great Nirvana', goal of Buddhism, i read.
so there are two steps, but not everyone wants to go through them both.
... i think sooner or later they will, if not in this life, then in nexts.
click image to see this poem on deviantART.
'Anheim', also known as 'Black Cloak' is a roleplaying game's character, a Lucid Dreaming Martial Artist, Warrior & Mage.
Astral world is world of emotions & imagination, perhaps more.
it's said & written that Astral Travels & Out of Body Experiences are possible, with Lucid Dreaming as the Key.
'Black Cloak' is also 'Mahakala', 'Protecting Energy' in Buddhism & more ...
... in Mahakala Invocation,
Mahakala uses knife & skull-bowl,
Radiant Godess is in union with Mahakala.
Together they ride donkey through Oceans of Blood,
Liberating Beings,
There's Wind & Fire of Liberating Wisdom,
... & more as well.
'Dragon' is Symbol of 'Fear' in Jung's Psychology,
Shadow is 'Inner Dragon' as well.
'Demon' is something that attempts to prevent 'Liberation' in Buddhism,
'Liberation' is the 'Small Nirvana', the very important step in development as the Buddhist.
'Enlightenment' is the 'Great Nirvana', goal of Buddhism, i read.
so there are two steps, but not everyone wants to go through them both.
... i think sooner or later they will, if not in this life, then in nexts.
click image to see this poem on deviantART.
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