Several close friends, all meditators, have told me that they still struggle with random uncomfortable and/or disturbing thoughts that they feel ashamed of. Meditation is often sold as a spell that eradicates negative thoughts. This is a sham. (thread) 1/11
Yes. The problem is when people are under the impression that they will one day get enlightened and never again experience any negative thoughts or feelings.
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Isn't it more cultivating the skill to hold equanimity as these emotions arise rather than the eradication of them?
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That's right. Unfortunately it's hard to sell yourself as a guru with that...
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I thought one was not meant to claim having special powers or to mislead students.
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