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Re: Am I the only one
(Quote) I have to agree. In light of music's past posts, it sounds like depression. Although the Buddha spoke of disenchantment with the world, I've found my practice enlivens my experience of every … (View Post)
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Re: Scatterbrained after sitting + how to interpret bliss?
(Quote) Yeah, different teachers have come to different conclusions about whether the instructions are meant to be sequential or concurrent. Buddhadasa outlines the practice in steps. In practicing i… (View Post)
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Re: Scatterbrained after sitting + how to interpret bliss?
My interpretation is that he's telling you what to do and not what to feel (which is what I meant by manufacturing or contriving any mind-state). I know Thanissaro Bhikku's style is considerably more… (View Post)
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Re: Scatterbrained after sitting + how to interpret bliss?
Oh, I definitely agree that a heart that can welcome all states is of great value. In fact, I think that's what the Buddha is getting at with this practice. However, in order to create such a mind th… (View Post)
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Re: Scatterbrained after sitting + how to interpret bliss?
(Quote) Meditation (at least the kind being discussed here) is really only meant as a practice in training the mind. It's a form of exercise that brings about a subtlety to the mind. It's not meant t… (View Post)
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