@VincentHorn I do think it’s important that beginners understand that secular mindfulness practice is not risk-free. Is that usually taught?
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Replying to @Meaningness
@Meaningness : It really depends on the person/group teaching I imagine. That said, I doubt it's mentioned much in the mindfulness movement.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @VincentHorn
@VincentHorn and (2) theoretical question, which is whether this derives from the mismatch between renunciate and affirmative goals.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Meaningness
@Meaningness : In my experience much of the modern vipassana movement has already adapted to be life-affirming and has been for many years.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @VincentHorn
@VincentHorn Yes; but to me it seems this leaves it theoretically incoherent—there isn’t an explanation of how the path leads to the goal.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Meaningness
@Meaningness : That's not my experience at all, because the goal is changed! There isn't some static goal, it's a living/changing thing.3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @VincentHorn
@VincentHorn Is it possible that you are issuing an overly-broad (or insufficiently precise) criticism of my criticism? :-)2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Meaningness
@Meaningness : Of course it's certainly possible. I've definitely taken personally the way you approach the criticism.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @VincentHorn
@VincentHorn Oh, I’m sorry… I don’t know what specifically would have offended you. I apologize for whatever it is… email or skype sometime?1 reply 1 retweet 1 like -
Replying to @Meaningness
@Meaningness : It's ok. And yes, I'd love to discuss further. I'm sure it would be constructive, or destructive, or both. :-)1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@VincentHorn Great! I’m cooking dinner for retreatants right now, but tomorrow could work, or whenever.
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