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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-24 | Erica | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for the information. I guess the reason I related widow-burning with Hinduism is because I read the British took over India under the British rule to put a stop to widow-burning and the Caste system. I find Hinduism very interesting! Thanks again. Erica |
| 2009-11-09 | tulasi | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-10-18 | NG | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks! |
| 2009-10-13 | Dilip | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Wow - thanks for a detailed answer. Loads to absorb. |
| 2009-10-02 | Olivia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | This was awesome thank you so much! |
| 2009-09-18 | dharmender Kumar | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanx to clarify my question |
| 2009-09-14 | DHARMENDER KUMAR | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanx a lot for your councelling |
| 2009-09-09 | Sean | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Brother William. Very good response. |
| 2009-09-09 | tulasi | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-09 | Marc | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Very informative and clear, thank you very much for your response |
| 2009-08-27 | Nico | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Brother William is learned and can express deep truth with clarity. |
| 2009-07-23 | david | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | Yes | |
| 2009-07-18 | Jack | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | this "expert" really is an expert! Thank-you |
| 2009-07-13 | David | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | Yes | thank you very much |
| 2009-06-09 | tulasi | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-06-07 | shikhin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks a ton!! |
| 2009-06-05 | tulasi | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks a lot for your advice and concern. |
| 2009-05-29 | Pja | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-05-24 | tulasi | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-05-17 | Erick | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Brother William exemplifies the conscientiousness of one who calls himself/herself an expert or guru. Namely, It is not enough to have the knowledge or insight. To manifest the knowledge to the world, one must be willing to share it freely with those who do not yet know it. Thanks, Brother William, for your knowledge and for sharing it with me. Erick in Brussels |
| 2009-05-11 | kanchana | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-05-09 | tulasi | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks for the explaination. |
| 2009-04-28 | jay haran | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | hey thanks very much for this. this is the first tiemI have articulatedabout this and your answers will navigate me in the future |
| 2009-04-24 | sharadhaa | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Very good. |
| 2009-04-22 | hanna | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Very good answer |
| 2009-04-16 | Tim | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks so much for your prompt and informative response. I'm glad to now know of these things you talked about. I will look for the books that you recommended. |
| 2009-04-09 | tulasi | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Dear Sir, I agree with you that if I listen to his point of views and tell him that I respect his feelings, he will show his respect to my feelings in time to come. I will try to practice this. Thank you very much. |
| 2009-02-21 | jake | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-01-23 | Mohan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | good explanation |
| 2008-12-02 | Kanu | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you, brother. |
Answers by Expert:
William Schindler, a.k.a. Brother William
Expertise
I can answer questions about Vedanta philosophy, Patanjali Yoga philosophy and practice, Tantra, Bhagavad-Gita, Upanishads, Vivekachudamani (Shankara`s Crest-jewel of Spritual Discrimination), Advaita (non-dualism), the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda tradition, Goddess worship, meditation practice, Hindu monasticism (sannyasa), and Sanskrit.
Experience
I've been studying and practicing Vedanta and Tantra since 1969.
Organizations
I'm the founder and spiritual director of Ashram West, a gay spiritual community based on traditional Hindu Tantra. I have been a member of the Vedanta Society of Southern California since 1969.
Publications
I have three books in print: GAY TANTRA, ESSAYS ON GAY TANTRA, BLOOD OF THE GODDESS.
Education/Credentials
I hold a B.A. in Sanskrit (UC Berkeley 1975) and an M.A. in clinical psychology (Antioch University 1986).
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