Bill R.,
I have never tried this, and have not looked at the video.
I've heard about "hemi-synch", which I think was developed at the Monroe
Institute (they made and used tapes), the place where some of the methods of
Remote-Viewing where developed, following Ingo Swann, and Joe McMoneagle.
I've learned and practiced Zen meditation formally with master teachers, and
there's no place for audio-based or headphone-based practice in our COMMUNAL
practice.
One can use any methods on one's own, however; but, I have remained with the
original methods. I think the tape concept and tape practice has only a very
short history, and I prefer methods with a history, and a track record of
helping people to awaken.
What is the track record of the binaural tapes enabling awakening in Humans?
Is it documented? Or is the practice with the tapes an open-ended,
"no-claims-made" practice? Is it a "self-help" practice?, or does it lead to
opening the heart of compassion (as Zen does)?
Is it a method that produces only relaxation, and not awakening, as I think
so-called TM (transcendental meditation, the trade-marked brand... I used to
think TM stood for Trade Mark).
I think, by the way, that the chanting we do in our formal Zen practice is done
more to benefit the belly and the breathing-mechanism than to have any effect
via sound or vibration.
I have heard, however, that chanting can stimulate the thyroid gland. Of
course, the thyroid would not be stimulated unless one makes the sounds
oneself: so, passive listening -- either to a tape or to the Assembly -- would
have no effect on maintaining the health of the thyroid, nor on its hormone
production.
I have a feeling that use of the hemi-synch tapes may prevent entry into
samadhi, which is all important in Zen work. Awakening usually happens when
samadhi breaks up suddenly: so, if samadhi does not develop, ...no awakening.
Anathema to Zen practice!, where fully one third of the program is Awakening.
The three pillars are, again: Teachings; Practice; Awakening.
I'd like to hear reports from a long-time user of the hemi-synch practice
tapes, especially if that person also is thoroughly familiar with our Zen
practice methods which have a 1500-year history, and who has also experienced
awakening in Zen.
I also have a feeling that a person who has sat zazen and who has awakened will
have no interest in such tapes.
Do the tapes sound like the music of Philip Glass?
--Joe
William Rintala <brintala@...> wrote:
>
> Meditation in the 21st century.
>
> A friend of mine is strongly encouraging me to meditate using Binaural
> sounds.
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