Language / How do u guys learn polish? [20]

I used to live with a guy for Hong Kong, who was using hyypia's method, it was working for him, but than again, I had to repeat every word few times before he could pronounce it (and write it down in his private pronounciation code: that looked really funny).

Life / Are there any Polish buddhists? [43]

Right, Muzyka, I don't even get to the "trendy" things etc, just simply stating that the western mind cannot overcome its "western-ness" (cannot overcome these "confusions" which it is constantly producing itself).

So, although it seems you are suggesting that proper learning and practicing may be able to do just that, I'd rather say that these "confusions" are structurally impossible to overcome. In other words: "western meditation" is always going to be a different thing than the eastern one, because, I tend to think, there is more into this than just a repeatable technique.

So, because of the context (inside the mind and outside in the cultural environment) meditation is changing its sense/essence depending on who practice it (westerner or easterner).

Life / Are there any Polish buddhists? [43]

Well, I don't. Should I try? I would have a problem to get motivated: because, if I tried in order to get healthier for example, than it would fall under the western thinking (egocentric taking care of myself): how would I be able to practice knowing the motives at the same time (is there a contradiction? is contradiction even valid in eastern thinking?): see, this is how it works, I mean, it doesn't work/make sense for us, "western guys".

Travel / Polish National Tourist Board [8]

Right, this video is really bad.

Also, check out this guy
video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2004660444612581114&q=alun+hill

Life / Are there any Polish buddhists? [43]

Hi Muzyka,

I meant that they do practice zen or yoga as a breathing/physical exercise or try to meditate etc without really understanding or believing the "hard core" buddhist truths. I mean in general it is very hard to change your "western ways of thinking" to "eastern paths", especially the ego thing.

Life / Are there any Polish buddhists? [43]

Sure, there are some buddhists in Poland. Although more of them just "practice" it, than really believe the principles. I'd say it is much easier to do the "eastern exercise", than to really convert (if at all possible for somebody from the "western culture", you know, Greece, Bible, enlightement and modern science all together).

Real Estate / I have just recently bought a house in Poland... [20]

Interesting story, thanks for sharing.

Law / Poland's Home Improvement Market? [14]

well, so what is your reason for starting up a business, just to have something to do?

Law / Poland's Home Improvement Market? [14]

Rightm, they all went to London.

Work / telemarketing jobs in Poland [4]

It is a hard, not satisfying job.

USA, Canada / Good Polish/American Restaurants in Chicago area [90]

Just last week I was in Chicago and found this polish deli called Andy's, somewhere _ ok, here is the site andysdeli.com/shop/contact_us.php wouldn't suggest to eat there (as it is just deli), but to take out as much as you can: everything they cook there is just delicious, I bought so much food couldn't fit it in my trunk, well, it's going to feel good to open the fridge for another 3-4 weeks.

Work / I want to live in Poland with my future wife (need job suggestions) [14]

proofreading, translations (with some helpo from your wife), sales to english speaking clients,

Food / the best cure for hangover-the polish way ;) [76]

How about kapusniak? Cabbage soup was suggested as hangover cure by Aristotle. I would not take any pills (ibuprofen, tylenol): mixed with alcohol they are damaging to your liver, I"m sure you want to be able to get drunk when you are fifty one day, right?

Food / European cuisine student need help with good polish dish [13]

Pierogi are pierogi, they are a kind of ravioli I guess, but much better tasting. Here is the pic pierogifactory.com

You could also try bigos bigosbar.com/home.htm

Also, take a look here: https://polishforums.com/food/bigos-recipe-1227/2/

Law / Opening Kebab shop or Malaysian restaurant in Poland? [71]

I'd go with the Malaysian food, but: do they put sugar over their spaghetti?