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Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Meditation Brings Truth to Light

One of the main purposes of meditation is to allow you to steady the mind – bringing it to such a state of equilibrium it is not swayed by either attraction (raga) or aversion (dvesha).

This process of consistent practice allows you to see in truth and in fact, there is no difference to the things, thoughts, feelings, etc. we draw toward ourselves or push away from ourselves.

The following is an effective Buddhist story that illustrates both the sameness of attraction and aversion, as well as equilibrium of mind at work:

Gautama Buddha was travelling through a village.

It was not long before word of his presence reached the villagers and they all rushed to greet him and seek his blessings. (More)

Source: BC Local News

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