Aware of my awareness, consciousness of my consciousness. The process is a self-referential loop — Art48
Is that one explanation of the aim of meditation? — Art48
I sit quietly — Art48
Unfortunately with all that going on, there is no chance of any quiet sitting. — unenlightened
My awareness expands into the room and I am back where I started. — Art48
:100: :fire:I think the aim of meditation is just the first bit:
I sit quietly
— Art48
The rest is the usual busy-ness ... — unenlightened
Contemplation is the yang to the yin of meditation. — punos
Do you feel that (1) contemplation and/or (2) meditation cannot exist without the other aspect? — Bret Bernhoft
:fire:Contemplation is the yang to the yin of meditation. Thoughts prey on meditation but nurture contemplation. — punos
meditation – attention without object (re: stillness). The aim: relaxation, peace of mind.
contemplation – object without intention (re: unboundedness). The aim: reflection, understanding.
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