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To fall in love while meditating

KatzeKatze
edited November 2010 in Buddhism Basics
Hi, I have one question: Has anyone of you ever fallen in love while Vippassana meditation with another person in the room? Why does it happen?

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  • federicafederica Seeker of the clear blue sky... Its better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt Moderator
    edited November 2010
    I would think that is not possible. If you fall in love while meditating - then you're not meditating.
    I would say it's an empathetic fixation.

    Perhaps you should elaborate before further comment, but I would suggest if such a thing happens, someone isn't being Mindful............
  • ShiftPlusOneShiftPlusOne Veteran
    edited November 2010
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infatuation

    How well do you know this person?
  • shenpennangwashenpennangwa
    edited November 2010
    Katze wrote: »
    Hi, I have one question: Has anyone of you ever fallen in love while Vippassana meditation with another person in the room? Why does it happen?
    Are you sure you didnt fall in infatuation during a lapse in mindfulness?
    Love takes a bit more time than a meditation session.:)
  • seeker242seeker242 Zen Florida, USA Veteran
    edited November 2010
    http://www.tricycle.com/blog/vipassana-romance-vr-short
  • upalabhavaupalabhava
    edited November 2010
    Breathe in, Breath out, Fall in love from a recent NYT article.

    It's an entertaining read about Vipassana Romance, but I found it ridiculous and completely lacking in any real insight.

    The author flitted around in it like an insect; from flower to flower she alighted, never once obtaining any nectar.


    ::shakes fist at Seeker::
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