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Re: Why do westerners prefer to read books more than practising meditation?
Someone once said to me if I read every book ever written on a particular subject I would know all there was to know about that topic. The thought occurred to me that if I read every book ever writte… (View Post)
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Re: Retreats
I've done a couple of 10 day retreats meditating 10-12 hours a day. Would like to have a go at one 30 days or longer. (View Post)
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Re: Where are you?
Wandering somewhere in rural Maine, USA (View Post)
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Re: Addiction, addictive behaviour and renunciation
Desire is a necessary part of life. The question that needs to be asked is if a particular desire will result in a skilful or unskillful act. Obvious examples would be If I have the desire to harm so… (View Post)
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Re: Addiction, addictive behaviour and renunciation
From personal experience I believe there is a genetic element to it. My father and uncle were both alcoholics as is my brother. I have what I guess would be termed as an 'addictive personality'. Duri… (View Post)
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