Phenomenal Dimension of Meditation - Deepstash
Phenomenal Dimension of Meditation

Phenomenal Dimension of Meditation

If we place the 3 types of meditation of on a 3D chart we can plot the evolution of meditator from "monkey mind" to enlightenment. Just like the Jhanas, states of deep mental concentration and absorption that are cultivated in Buddhist meditation.

In short meditation:

  • lowers the weight of the priors compared to our senses
  • attenuates our high-level priors: beliefs, attitudes etc
  • allows us to tweak our change our priors or create new ones

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vladimir

Life-long learner. Passionate about leadership, entrepreneurship, philosophy, Buddhism & SF. Founder @deepstash.

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