I think that is eloquently put.
My understanding is that we have a responsibility to look after our health, so that we can be strong for our family, friends and the sangha. In order to help others, one must be try live healthily yourself. In my case - and it sounds similar for you - my prescription medications allow me to function in a productive and fulfilled way, and they set me up to help others. Sometimes they can have a tranquilizing effect, and there, unfortunately, my meditation practise is definitely impacted.
Why drugs are bad for meditators?
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What exactly is Vol 1-4? As far as I know, Jewels from the Treasury is a single volume. Do you mean Areas I-IV (up to page 51)?amanitamusc wrote: ↑Mon Apr 12, 2021 5:38 amVol 1-4Könchok Thrinley wrote: ↑Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:05 pmWould you recommend Jewels from the Treasury as a good text to introduce abhidharma to beginners?
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Re: Why drugs are bad for meditators?
The series that i posted a link for is " Gateway to Knowledge".By MIpham Rinpochesakyapandita1 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 07, 2021 7:34 amWhat exactly is Vol 1-4? As far as I know, Jewels from the Treasury is a single volume. Do you mean Areas I-IV (up to page 51)?amanitamusc wrote: ↑Mon Apr 12, 2021 5:38 amVol 1-4Könchok Thrinley wrote: ↑Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:05 pm
Would you recommend Jewels from the Treasury as a good text to introduce abhidharma to beginners?
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Re: Why drugs are bad for meditators?
Carlos Castaneda was mentioned earlier.
Please do not view him as a role model of any kind, especially when it comes to psychedelics.
When he died of glaucoma - related illnesses, his “students” died by suicide, together. That will tell you enough about his legacy.
Please do not view him as a role model of any kind, especially when it comes to psychedelics.
When he died of glaucoma - related illnesses, his “students” died by suicide, together. That will tell you enough about his legacy.
Re: Why drugs are bad for meditators?
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You can find an interesting topic about Carlos Cataneda here:
https://www.dharmawheel.net/viewtopic.p ... 40#p635840
You can find an interesting topic about Carlos Cataneda here:
https://www.dharmawheel.net/viewtopic.p ... 40#p635840