--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, TurquoiseB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Michael Dean Goodman > <Tantra@> 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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