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The following is a summary of various subjects of articles on this site. The object of these pages is a call for understanding of some little known spiritual and cultural aspects of life. By widening our horizon respect may grow for the multitude of facets of truth. The wider our frame of reference the more we may see that clinging to a onesided point of view will lead to fundamentalism and extremism, be it in religious belief, or atheist scepticism.
The subjects range from philosophical musings on the meaning of life, paranormal voices (with sound clips), UFOs with clippings, Javanese mysticism, parapsychology to modern Dutch art. But foremost these original introductions deal with intriguing mysteries and the inner life of man. Please click on the various headings for full information.
I am confident that the attentive and open-minded reader will find somewhere hidden in these pages a key or link that may open up new vistas in his/her life.
Students may find in them a starting point for a not so run-of-the-mill essay.
For foreign visitors a number of translations have been provided.This is a non-sponsored, independent, non-commercial website. You will not be besieged by nasty pop-up ads, nor spyware being installed behind your back.
The articles are revised and enlarged continuously, so keep returning to them! Over twelve million people of more than a hundred countries have already read one of the following articles and more than140 million viewed my 1250 YouTube clips of the world in bygone days. The articles have been translated in more than 15 languages, see my links page.
Michael Rogge
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I have gathered my random musings on various subjects on this webpage. Subjects touch on the nature and meaning of life, coïncidence, injustice, suffering, etc. without trying to be dogmatic. |
An astounding phenomenon is explored, that of the independent direct
voice manifesting in space. Voices of people
who say they once lived on earth. They tell how they experienced their deaths
and what happened afterwards. |
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For years a British couple has recorded paranormal voices with British
medium Leslie Flint. These so-called direct voices were not spoken by the
medium but manifested in space near him.
The communicators tell what happened after they died and of their life now. Audio clips of the voices of
Ellen Terry ,
Oscar Wilde
, Chopin,
Mahatma
Gandhi and other persons who describe their passing over are provided. On companion pages Real Audio clips are available.
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When people meet in harmony their minds seem to fuse. The manifestation of a presence is being felt. This may take a tangible form: voices and materializations in the seance-room, which still take place. |
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From WW2 onward I have been interested in UFO sightings. I cut clippings from newspapers for more than 70 years. I have scanned them and am giving links to some of them. Moreover I have explored possible explanations none of which stand up to scrutiny. |
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All through history mankind has believed in a life beyond the grave. Yet, in modern times this belief has been shaken. A summary of ten arguments pointing strongly to personal survival after death. |
New Age philosophy is based on ancient traditions: Gnosticism,
Alchemy, Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, as well as Eastern philosophy.
These were blended into one belief
when Mme. Blavatsky founded the Theosophical Society in 1875. Her
approach still bore the spirit of the age. Conflicts raged over her person, miracles and
message. Yet her basic ideas of karma, reincarnation and the holographic
unity of the universe are now widely accepted. |
Are the assertions in Dan Brown's 'The Da Vinci Code' true? Did Jesus ever live? Is the Bible the word of God? Was Jesus a Gnostic teacher? |
Myth versus enlightenment. A psychological approach to Islam, its myth and vague origins, its glory and decline. |
JAVANESE MYSTICAL MOVEMENTS (click here)Javanese mysticism is based on age-old traditions. Their disciplines are little known in the West. With a single exception Javanese mystical movements have never expanded outside Indonesia. (Recommended reading by Christian Science Monitor) In addition some ancient Javanese mystical texts (click) are provided with translations.
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A spiritual movement coming from Indonesia. Its members are to be found in most countries now. Their spiritual exercise, the latihan, brings about a purification of man's nature, thereby enabling him/her to receive inner guidance and communicate deep within. |
Looking back over more than sixty years of his life the author recommends golden precepts for living based on spiritual traditions blended with his own experience. |
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Which common psychological mechanisms are at work in groups of people, in particular those united in spiritual movements? The psychology of the member, the leader and the group are evaluated, as well as the essential characteristics: doctrine, prophecy, finances, and the fate of those expelled. |
Predictions such as given by Nostradamus usually fail to give an advance warning, but in hindsight contained valuable clues. Is the future predictable at all? A summary of some of the conflicts and tensions in presentday society that may influence the future. | In addition an article on the conditions for a breakthrough to occur. (click) |
Read all about the exciting hobby of collecting vintage movie cameras and projectors and have a look at images of vintage equipment. A list is provided of some 3000 vintage cameras and projectors (click)
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The Art of Cornelius Rogge (click here)Cornelius Rogge is one of the foremost sculptors of the Netherlands who is represented in the mayor Dutch museums. He was appointed Officer in the Order of Oranje-Nassau and received the prestigious David Roëll award of the Prince Bernard Fund for his 45 years artistic achievement.
Video clips on YouTubeOn YouTube you may find some 1250 video clips amongst others from films I took in Hong Kong, Japan and Europe half a century ago. Also included are digitalised travelfilms of bygone days by other makers, as well as of subjects of particular interest.
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