The primary purpose of this site is to begin developing a real Kolinahr practice for this planet. Eventually, I would like it to evolve into a real monastic Order with a structured training program and physical monasteries. Here is a first sketch of some of the disciplines that this Kolinahr practice might include:

Meditation: Zazen, mindfulness, concentration, silence, stillness and other meditations

Logic: study classical and modern logic, including Aristotle, William of Ockham, Russell and Gödel

Emotion Control: use of breathing, mudras, mantras, catharsis and other techniques to master emotions

Body Control: Fasting, dietary restrictions, yoga, martial arts and other physical exercises

Mental Training: memory, logic, calculation and visualization exercises

Philosophy: study Stoicism, Rationalism, Utilitarianism, Buddhism and other philosophies

Modern Rationality: cognitive biases, probabilistic reasoning, game theory, memetics

Kolinahr training would include a series of examinations in which the postulant is required to demonstrate mastery of each of the above disciplines. The final test would be t’san s’at, a period of intense meditation and fasting during which the postulant would purge his remaining emotional attachments. He would then come before the Kolinahru High Master for final questioning and examination. If he passes, the postulant would be presented with a necklace, partially designed by himself, which symbolizes his attainment of Kolinahr. The entire program might take two to six years or more.

Those who attain Kolinahr could then return to the mundane world, where they would use their training for the greater good, or remain at the monastery as Kolinahru Masters to train postulants. In time, such an Order would become highly respected and valued throughout the planet, for their high levels of rationality, mental ability, ethics and discipline. It is not difficult to imagine corporations, governments, universities and other organizations sending members on sabbatical to Kolinahru monasteries, as a way of improving the quality of their workforce. Individuals suffering from various problems such as addiction, unreason or toxic emotions, or who otherwise wish to acquire greater mastery of their own minds, would also be welcome to attend retreats and seminars.

This noble vision seems quite achievable; I will continue to work toward it here, and I invite others who share my vision of the Way of Kolinahr to join me.