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There are 61 posts filed in Meditation (this is page 4 of 13).

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Obsessive-compulsive symptoms & role of meditation beliefs and practices

Studies show a link between obsessive-compulsive behaviors and high religiosity, thought-control, and magical thinking.

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in Meditation | 1,275 Words

Meditation techniques offer illusion of control

Meditation techniques, like religion, offer an illusion of control, a false promise of personal mastery.

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in Meditation | 1,545 Words

Duped by Meditation?

Many people believe false premises about meditation.

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in Guru Ploys, Meditation | 702 Words

Selfless Realization from Meditation?

Meditation techniques are often used to negate the self.

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in Guru Ploys, Meditation | 620 Words

Escaping the psychological trap of meditation techniques

When the disciple is ready (read: suggestible) the guru gives techniques that have a specified goal and predicted end result.

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in Guru Ploys, Meditation | 1,517 Words

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