--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Michael Dean Goodman
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Dear Fairfield Lifers,
>
> In response to the recent discussions on this list about
> the TM course fee [Why does T/M cost so much to join? A
> little help?], I'll re-post my controversial essay from
> a few years ago. I first posted it on this list...
Since reposts are in vogue, here's a repost of one
of mine, somewhat shorter than Michael's:
I entered "learn to meditate" into Google and checked
what it costs to learn, from the first page of sites
found that listed prices:
1. $0 -- the techniques are provided on the website.
2. $1.65 to $10.85 -- it's a book, sold through Amazon.
3. $59.90 -- a home study course (Yogananda tradition).
4. $0 -- instruction provided online, MP3s of talks
provided for free, week-long in-residence retreats
that include room and board for $295.
5. $0 -- instruction provided online.
6. $69 to $169 per day -- in-residence instruction that
includes room and board from Shambhala Mountain Center.
7. $11.95 -- book.
8. $0 -- instruction provided online.
9. $4.95 -- book.
10. $10.95 -- book.
11. $0 -- Vipassana tradition, free classes.
12. $0 -- instruction provided online.
13. $2500 -- the first TM-related site,
http://www.tm.safire.com/
14. $0 -- instruction provided online (Australian).
15. $240 -- six-hour course in Stamford, CT.
16. $88 to $122 -- London Buddhist Center (4-week course).
Does one stand out from the rest?
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