Comments on: Meditation Tips http://themiddleway.net/2007/01/02/meditation-tips/ Commentaries on Meditation, Zen, Buddhism, and Mindfulness Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:28:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Val Rastall http://themiddleway.net/2007/01/02/meditation-tips/#comment-16963 Val Rastall Sat, 17 May 2008 00:46:34 +0000 http://themiddleway.net/2007/01/02/meditation-tips/#comment-16963 I fully agree..People are too much in "communication "to "see" and "hear" and FEEL, "the OTHER"They have no time for that... Val.. I fully agree..People are too much in “communication “to “see” and “hear” and FEEL, “the OTHER”They have no time for that… Val..

]]> By: 8 Tips to Develop Your Practice at The Middle Way http://themiddleway.net/2007/01/02/meditation-tips/#comment-282 8 Tips to Develop Your Practice at The Middle Way Sat, 24 Mar 2007 11:08:46 +0000 http://themiddleway.net/2007/01/02/meditation-tips/#comment-282 [...] Below are 8 tips to help develop your meditation and Buddhist practices. This is part two in my series of meditation tips. [...] [...] Below are 8 tips to help develop your meditation and Buddhist practices. This is part two in my series of meditation tips. [...]

]]> By: Wade http://themiddleway.net/2007/01/02/meditation-tips/#comment-8 Wade Wed, 03 Jan 2007 11:30:37 +0000 http://themiddleway.net/2007/01/02/meditation-tips/#comment-8 The advancement of society (and in this case, technology) does not necessarily mean the advancement of communication. Communication methods are advancing, yes, but communication itself, is not advancing. I believe it's actually going backwards as society goes forwards. People are more obsessed with image, status, wealth, possessions and other such trivial issues then ever before. We are the first generation to live with the "celebrity status"(more on this another time). Ego, self and delusion are growing in strength, thus clouding mind to mind communication. To the reflection in an other's ego/self. I believe being aware of ego in others allows for identification of such qualities in the own self, but I also believe to talk (not communicate) with ego involves bring self-ego into the conversation. It's a double-edged sword. As the saying goes constantly talking is not necessarily communication. The advancement of society (and in this case, technology) does not necessarily mean the advancement of communication. Communication methods are advancing, yes, but communication itself, is not advancing. I believe it’s actually going backwards as society goes forwards.

People are more obsessed with image, status, wealth, possessions and other such trivial issues then ever before. We are the first generation to live with the “celebrity status”(more on this another time). Ego, self and delusion are growing in strength, thus clouding mind to mind communication.

To the reflection in an other’s ego/self. I believe being aware of ego in others allows for identification of such qualities in the own self, but I also believe to talk (not communicate) with ego involves bring self-ego into the conversation. It’s a double-edged sword.

As the saying goes constantly talking is not necessarily communication.

]]> By: Marcus http://themiddleway.net/2007/01/02/meditation-tips/#comment-7 Marcus Wed, 03 Jan 2007 10:36:26 +0000 http://themiddleway.net/2007/01/02/meditation-tips/#comment-7 Is "Talking to other minds (not people; there is no ego/self)" showing itself in more than one way in this digital age? With the advent of all this communication technology, there seems to be less face to face communication, and more 'mind to mind' communication. The question is, can 'mind to mind' communication occur if only one party is thinking in 'mind to mind' terms? Can your own mind still be reflected in that of another's ego/self rather than mind? Is “Talking to other minds (not people; there is no ego/self)” showing itself in more than one way in this digital age?

With the advent of all this communication technology, there seems to be less face to face communication, and more ‘mind to mind’ communication. The question is, can ‘mind to mind’ communication occur if only one party is thinking in ‘mind to mind’ terms? Can your own mind still be reflected in that of another’s ego/self rather than mind?

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