Thursday, April 21, 2011

If only meditation were like a hobby



Meditation is not a hobby. It is important to address the problems of the world, of our society, to express our understanding through compassionate action. But if the world is truly to be a place of peace then we need to understand our own minds. Because what is happening "out there" is simply a manifestation of what is happening in the mind.


-- from the essay Empty Phenomena Rolling On by Joseph Goldstein
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6 comments:

  1. karioApril 21, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Cue the long, satisfied sigh. Just reading that feels grounding. Thank you!

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  2. adrienneApril 21, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    brilliant!

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  3. RenaApril 21, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    deep breath.

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  4. NoanApril 21, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Because what is happening "out there" is simply a manifestation of what is happening in the mind.

    If I was going to get a tattoo ...

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  5. blogzillyApril 22, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Please get me a medical marijuana card...

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  6. AnonymousApril 24, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    It is indeed so important...the finding peace in ourselves that is then manifest in peace on earth.

    x..x

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