On Jun 8, 2007, at 10:35 AM, boo_lives wrote:
> Here is my theory on spiritual practice: Because we do it by
> ourselves, like many other actions, like sleeping, waking,
breathing,
> etc. it should be as simple and easy to learn and do as possible. In
> my experience and reflection, that is how our world is designed.
Just
> as there are those who make a big show out of the commonplace in
life,
> there are those like you who get so caught up in the esoterica of
> spiritual practice that they can no longer see the forest for the
> trees. They lose sight of the goal by being seduced by their own
path.
> That is the exception, not the rule as you express. Most of us just
> want something like TM and TMSP to rapidly achieve the goal and
get on
> with our lives, not getting stuck in an endless masturbatory loop
> of "this technique does this which I believe is this and that...".
i agree completely. maybe Vaj's words sound esoteric and complex, but
imagine a normal person listening to MMY or Bevan for the first time.
my experience is that the intellectual and belief system baggage that
now comes with the TMSP culture reflects what you're objecting to more
than most alternative approaches which you simply practice without
having to join the one true world saving tribe.
Imagine someone hearing SCI before learning TM. 'It sounds so
involved' they might say.
It would be a mistake to assume the practices I'm referring to are
complex as they are epitome of simplicity, ease and conciseness.
I've often found that the highest practices are often the most simple
practices.
