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From: Claudine (64.26.106.9)
In Reply to: Re: I agree.. posted by new mama on June 25, 2005 at 5:01 pm:
Well, after some time, I'm actually feeling like this place is more religious rather than spiritual, if that makes sense? I consider myself more of a spiritual person than religious. By religious I mean more superficial (fancy), more focused on ritual and words rather than deeds. I think I will go there tonight and see if I change my mind. But once they told me this is the RIGHT way to go and the others are wrong, my gut flinched and I've been rethinking it! Plus, now I want to explore the mindfulness center and go back to the place in VA. I was really drawn to this place since it was so close and I could meditate there everyday. But the people there seem more to be talking the talk rather than walking the walk. It seems a little cold of an approach. Not sure if I'm communicating well what I mean, sorry! I went to a Tibetan temple in Poolesville on SUnday morning. I actually felt more at peace doing silent meditation this time there. I really liked the chanting though for the days where I have too much on my mind, but it seems more like a diversion rather than true peaceful, meditation to me. Plus I don't like the fact that its in Japanese. But at this Tibetan Temple they taught shamatha a little differently. I learned a technique of taking three deep breathes where the breathe come from my feet, to the top of my head and out. Then have the light come back in. It helped me to settle into meditation! So I guess I'm back to still searching!! But I think I'm learning a lot in the process. If I look at the people as to whom I think more so exemplifies what Buddism is about, then actually, the place that I said seemed too Westernized to me seems to be more of the teachings. Well, hopefully I will find a style that suits me best soon!
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