On Sep 23, 2011, at 7:15 PM, Yifu wrote: > Vaj,,,....you're constantly demanding "complete" Transcendence. Statistically > speaking, this is rare; but a partial T. is always more probable, thus the > term "Transcendental" in TM. I don't see that word in Vipassana, so go figure. > http://www.yukoart.com/news/ai22_1.html
In the Vedanta approach to realization, there are, basically, two methods: samadhi and nondual contemplation. Samadhi practice is used to the point where one has enough suppression of mental factors, that one can appreciate and actually utilize nondual "non-meditation": contemplation on and of Brahman. Similarly, in Buddhist practice one might use shamatha or samadhi practice first, and then engage in vipassana meditation, which is much more like nondual (Vedanta: nididhyAsana) contemplation. There are differing advantages to each way. But really, at least from the Buddhist perspective, one can master samadhi and go on to insight (vipaśyanā) OR one can go from insight mastery, then to shamatha/samadhi practice - and then (essentially) unify the two into the nondual View (nondual recognition). There is no limitation on the ways this could happen, as each person has a unique nadi-constituion (or nervous system). We're all unique.
