tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617569.post1871066529503177291..comments2024-03-27T02:13:58.088-07:00Comments on Integral Options Cafe: Douglas Todd - Meditation: The dark sidewilliam harrymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06981478282688361274noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617569.post-64888857287028257372009-08-10T09:53:32.517-07:002009-08-10T09:53:32.517-07:00I agree as well. It's been interesting to try ...I agree as well. It's been interesting to try to speak to others about what I feel is lacking in the way convert Buddhist practice is taking root in the "West." And as a Gen Xer in a sea of Boomers, I wonder who will be left when the older generation dies off, and us younger folks aren't so young anymore. There are a lot of socio-economic, sexual, and racial issues bubbling beneath the surface of this project that have to be addressed in my opinion. A belief in meditation as a cure all is only one issue among many.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13920234350446745482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617569.post-62318492396963748232009-08-09T10:38:01.798-07:002009-08-09T10:38:01.798-07:00I agree that meditation is not a be-all and end-al...I agree that meditation is not a be-all and end-all.<br /><br />In the 12-step program it is only one of the steps for living a sober life.<br /><br />Jack Kornfield wrote a good article on this as well: <br />http://www.buddhanet.net/psymed1.htm<br /><br />The Buddha outlined the 8-fold path, that is ongoing.<br /><br />I'm a big proponent of living in balance, even while doing intensive meditation.<br /><br />Thanks for the article. Constance<br /><br />http://www.constancecasey.comlpalmer56https://www.blogger.com/profile/10850650718566024410noreply@blogger.com