1:2 It was the 1980's, but when I first applied to doctoral studies in comparative religion, I was straightforward about my engagement with contemplative practices. I was turned down. I got a masters in theology elsewhere, and then re-applied two years later.
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2:2 I made no mention of my active, indeed intensive, meditation practice. I was accepted. And I happened to learn that the admissions folks were impressed by how much I'd matured in those two years. It of course wasn't so much "maturity" as it was a judicious self-editing.
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That’s messed up, but you may be right. That said, it would really depend who was on the admissions committee...some philosophers who would see that as a useful form of skill building
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