Posted by cubbybear on March 1, 2004, at 2:23:01
In reply to Re: Why pills?, posted by Brainfart on February 29, 2004, at 13:02:06
I'm in no position to speak about fraudulent organizations in the U.S.,but I can tell you that here in (Buddhist) Thailand, meditation is a way of life and provided you're not suffering from depression or another mental state which would make concentration difficult, anyone can learn how to practice meditation AT NO CHARGE. If you have access to a New AgeBookstore, try to pick up a book on the subject of meditation (preferably written by a Buddhist monk) and read all about it first. Then, if you're still interested, try to get to a Buddhist temple, where you can maybe speak to a monk or attend sessions on meditation. In Los Angeles, for example, there is a Buddhist meeting center on New Hampshire Avenue. You will NOT have to spend one dime to attend and contributions are voluntary. I must admit that I myself have not been able to expend the time and effort necessary to learn meditation, yet my parents and friends strongly attest to its calming benefits.
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