Contemplative field-notes: You certainly need a teacher to learn mystical practice/s - which means you probably have to engage with some sort of community. Do not allow yourself to get wrapped up w/ those who want to proselytise. Guard your energy for that which matters.
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this would require the use of a member's home for practice, etc., no?
Something like that, but that doesn’t necessitate marketing campaigns and groups to get members to pay the salaries and bills etc.
It’s an important facet of sangha, but not one I have much time or enthusiasm for. If I were less deluded I might see the situation clearer 
