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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

why meditate?

The purpose of meditation practice is to lead us to the realization that life as it appears is already free of me.

When we first begin meditation practice most of us are hoping to escape from some discomfort in life, to gain some spiritual insight or perhaps even to achieve enlightenment. In other words to gain something for ourselves. In the beginning meditation is seen as a means to some personal end.

As we mature in our practice, we begin to wonder: "who is it that always seems to be seeking something?" ... Who am I really?

When the "I thought" is examined we realize that there is no me whatsoever. It is merely a fiction based on ideas from the imaginary past. We see that, right now, Life is just experiencing Life. Everything is impersonal. In the absence of 'me' there is only freedom, peace, and wholeness.

see?

bob

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