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Buddhism

There are 32 posts tagged Buddhism (this is page 1 of 7).

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Yogi Superpowers (Siddhis): A Critical Examination

On the way to achieving the supreme goal of yoga, in ecstasy or meditation, the individual practitioner may feel they’ve acquired special powers.

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in Gurus & Disciples | 1,088 Words

What is Meditation Sickness?

What do Eastern traditions say about “meditation sickness”?

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in Adverse (side) effects, Meditation | 1,433 Words

Meditation-Related Challenges in Western Buddhists

Study shows meditation-related challenges in Western Buddhists are underreported and adverse experiences such as anxiety, fear, or paranoia are common.

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in Adverse (side) effects, Meditation | 864 Words

What’s Wrong with Mindfulness: Zen Perspectives

Raising urgent questions, twelve essays offer critical, Zen perspective on mindfulness and meditation practices.

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in Meditation, Reviews: Books and Stuff | 1,066 Words

Why Mindfulness Fails

Using mindfulness to fix or gain something is doomed to fail, say Buddhist meditation teachers.

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in Meditation, Reviews: Books and Stuff | 985 Words

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