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Yeah, circle of iron / silent flute is amazing.

imagine the same movie, but without any kung-fu,

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0312841/

Sometimes I wish I could sit still long enough to watch a movie.
I always fall asleep.
I had to stop going to theaters.

You really got me thinking with that flute.

That is a really good movie.
It has many levels that are easy to miss.

"other seekers have other trials"

Other seekers do get other trials, but always the answer is in you.

I read a few of those esoteric authors, I know what the 'mystery religions' have to say, and if I could know what I know now having not read those, I would save the time for something else.
Bunch a nonsensical names with no rhyme to their reason that I could see.

They do serve to keep smart people tied up chasing dragons rather than throwing rocks at cops, so depend on which side you chose to be on, that might not be all bad.

Are you familiar with Alejandro Jodorowsky?

No, never heard of him.
I see he has movies.
You recommend any?

You might find "The Holy Mountain".

That guy got it.

I wanted to make sure to thank you as well.

The only reason I didn't tag you in my other reply is because you already noticed this post.

nice hammer.