Re: A development in my meditation (looking 4 advice/feedback)


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On May 18, 12:46 pm, "Graeme" <bear...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
"Nick Cramer" <n_cramerS...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message

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"Graeme" <bear...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Now with a limited understanding of Dukkha I can see happiness equating
to the permanent cessation of all afflictive emotion. And this is
gained
for the benefit of all sentient beings. Not for "oneself".
Put A Little Love In Your Heart
(Annie Lennox duet with Al Green)

"Think of your fellow man
Lend him a helping hand
Put a little love in your heart

<snip>

Thanks Nick, I've always liked that song (I've just never really listened
to
the lyrics before). I'm wonder if listening to such songs whilst
meditating
could help generate loving kindness. Might anyone know?

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Best Regards

Graeme


oh ya!

try it!

music can be an excellent entry point to Moment
my favorite is a tune called
"the Music of the Night"

<snip>

When you say "Moment" is this another term for access concentration?


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Best Regards

Graeme


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