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Originally Posted by Mynder  So, meditation is now reduced to what the Buddha has taught? There do not exist other forms of meditation that are equally valid, although maybe differing in goals? What about guided meditations?
I strongly disagree with this kind of closed-mind thinking that accepts only one thing as the "true way". |
I didn't say that, Mynder. I was using the Buddha's teachings as a reference for what meditation is not confined to. I can't say what the goal of meditation is because it is beyond words and concepts. Liberation is a good word, but doesn't really hit the mark. I did say that you could use meditation to contact spirits and talk to your God or whatever, but that is not what meditation ultimately leads to. They're side effects. Or bonuses if you choose to see it that way. This is not close minded at all, rather it is assuring that meditation does not become limited to being something that is 'spiritual'. It can produce spiritual experiences, yes. The rabbit hole goes much deeper though.
Also I'm kind of taken aback that someone would read that and say "this guy's close minded". Maybe I didn't word it well, but I'd think from reading my other postings you'd get the sense that I am not that kind of person by any means. Perhaps I'm missing something?