In other news, wondering whether I should cuss out the latest Ken-Wilber-backed for-profit spiritual scheme in public. Plenty o’ red flags.
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Replying to @Meaningness
@Meaningness people are drawn to crappy schemes because nothing better is available, not because they don't see red flags3 replies 3 retweets 7 likes -
Replying to @sarahdoingthing
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@sarahdoingthing Damn. Maybe instead of rebelling against Ken Wilber I need to do something useful for a change.#petard1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes -
Replying to @Meaningness
@Meaningness you've spoken before on the problem of paying religious service providers/teachers - maybe he hit on something that works?2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @sarahdoingthing
@sarahdoingthing Well “life coaching” is the model a lot of Buddhist teachers are trying to move to, because the pay scale is workable.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @Meaningness
@sarahdoingthing And “workshops” rather than “retreats.” Problem is with the promises/expectations/realities.2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @Meaningness
@Meaningness@sarahdoingthing ...& long-term nature of practice, maturation, need for community as support & inspiration, etc1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes -
Replying to @Sciamanoinglese
@Sciamanoinglese Yeah, nailed it. That’s what@sarahdoingthing was pointing at initially, if I understood her correctly.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Meaningness
@Meaningness@sarahdoingthing Interestin to consider if tradition can supply such & avoid traps of traditional Buddhism: aroter done it?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
@Sciamanoinglese @sarahdoingthing Imperfectly, but yes on the whole.
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