--- In [email protected], Vaj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > <snip> There's an interesting quote in Alan Wallace's new book that probably > is describing TM and jives with many experiences as to why it does > not remove obsessions, etc., but may actually increase them, and thus > suffering of self and others: <snip>
If Alan Wallace IS talking about TM (which from the quote is not clear), he is correct that there is nothing explicitly stated about how a person is to live their life once they begin TM. From what I have learned, this is completely deliberate with regard to the practice of TM. TM is unlike most forms of meditation in that the practitioner transcends pretty much everything they were when they began the practice (and for a beginning practice, it is unique in this regard). It is meant to be a universal practice, not just applicable to Hindus, Christians or Buddhists, but agnostics, atheists, Taoists, Muslims and anyone one else wanting to improve their lives. So someone from a structured religion may look at TM and say, "But it doesn't show me where to go, and what to do...". The thing about TM, missing in so many other paths, is that if you practice it, you will find your own path. It will naturally be revealed, by whatever mechanism is deemed appropriate for you. It is all in the practice. The more effective the practice, the less outside direction is needed. This is all explained by Maharishi when he says, "Take it easy, take it as it comes". He also describes TM as a mechanical practice, meaning that if it is practiced, the goal will be reached. However, the process of transcending everything we are is a frightening process for many, especially with no outside guidance. For this reason, a more structured environment may be more suitable for them. No mproblem with that. However it is a mistaken belief to say that the practice of TM is incapable of taking the practitioner to their goal. To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
