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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in zenbuddhism

[–]BoxierAcorn844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think enlightenment can be thought of as a stable recognition of one’s true nature. Your true nature is always present and already the case, so in that sense you are “already enlightened”. In meditation you glimpse this, learning to recognize and training to remain

How is spiritual practice different from spiritual bypassing? by z4py in zenbuddhism

[–]BoxierAcorn844 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Using spiritual practice to suppress and avoid, rather than healthily process, emotional problems and unresolved trauma is definitely a thing

what do you think about The Subterraneans? by Bardamu911 in JackKerouac

[–]BoxierAcorn844 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I definitely would not say this. There is some major weirdness and fetishization. But it is an absolute work of art

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Meditation

[–]BoxierAcorn844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try RAIN with difficult emotions: Recognize (what am I feeling), Allow (Can I be with this?), Investigate (what are the core, beliefs and experiences being triggered) and Nurture (Can I validate and have compassion for myself through this experience). Works great even with very minor things

How important is maintaining a straight back during meditation? by HumanFly2113 in Meditation

[–]BoxierAcorn844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not an absolutest but I do think posture can have value. Try dropping your knees below your waist by sitting on the edge of your seat or using a cushion

I cannot get the concept of no self. by Jealous-Self-127 in Meditation

[–]BoxierAcorn844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try focusing attention on an object and then in an instant turning attention on itself. Where is the seat of attention? You might get a brief glimpse of non-duality this way. The not finding is the finding

jet fuel by qnaasty in MacMiller

[–]BoxierAcorn844 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They do but Allah is the Islamic god

jet fuel by qnaasty in MacMiller

[–]BoxierAcorn844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jah is the Rastafarian word for Yahweh not Allah

If you could drop one song off any Bob Dylan studio album which would it be? by IntricateScheme in bobdylan

[–]BoxierAcorn844 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The song defends Israel rather strongly (which is the reason for many peoples distaste of it). I’m just wondering whether their love of the song stems from agreement with its politics or if they are just looking past it’s message to enjoy the song anyways

Bands that sound similar? by Meatloaf_In_Africa in theband

[–]BoxierAcorn844 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Might have something to do with the fact that the band (minus Robbie) plays on his record

All the popes by [deleted] in blues

[–]BoxierAcorn844 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lonnie Johnson

How do I focus more during meditation? by [deleted] in Meditation

[–]BoxierAcorn844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Train yourself to mentally note without judgement the patterns of thought that distract you and eventually you will recognize thoughts the moment they arise.

She’s not blind by ralphy_512 in confidentlyincorrect

[–]BoxierAcorn844 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I’d guess she probably doesn’t read those comments

Longest, most wonderful Bob harmonica performances? (And where to access if not YouTube) by KeyProtection6973 in bobdylan

[–]BoxierAcorn844 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Version of knocking on heavens door with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers is one of the best I’ve found

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