July 2008
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“At the end of March, for instance, our collective net worth as a nation was $56...”
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– Alert on new horror wasp knife - Birmingham Mail
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Styles of Meditation
Meditation Q: What should one focus on in meditation? A: There are three basic styles that can be described that are effective and fruitful. The first could be described as psychological insight or self-examination. The second is through the thought field, and the third is the simplest by which to bypass the thought field. —I’m going to skip the first two, as they don’t relate,...
What can you say about meditation?
It is both a large subject and yet a very simple one. The simplest practices are the best and can be continuous throughout the day’s activities. Formally, if we sit still, close our eyes, and stay aware of the breathing, we can look at the patterns that appear to our vision behind closed eyelids. One simply observes the procession of the mind’s activities without interference or...
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