Recent content by MySweetLord7

With respect, you misunderstand. Observing the mind is a valuable tool in many respects. Learning how to observe the mind is not faith specific. I would think advocating not observing the mind would seem silly to anyone aiming at a deeper understanding of life and faith.

In some Eastern meditation, there is not a focus on emptying the mind so much as bringing the mind into observation. A person meditates on the body (that is, sensual: listening to sounds, like a river... or visual meditation, gazing upon a candle), meditates on feelings, meditates on thoughts...

I don't think it is bad to take prasad (I am familiar with it, yes). It is prepared with goodness, and with loving intentions. There is no malice or ill will, only the extended hand of a brother/sister from another faith tradition. Bless them and take their hand and their fine company. Eat...