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Tag Archives: meditation
Is Meditation Beneficial?
Please note that i wrote this back in March 2008. My views on meditation are changing and thus my words from back then might not necessarily reflect what i am thinking now. However, so much work and time went into … Continue reading
Criticism of Buddhism
Please note that i wrote this back in early 2008. My views on Buddhism have changed and thus my words from back then might not necessarily reflect what i am thinking now. However, so much work and time went into … Continue reading
Posted in Philosophy, Religion, Skeptical musings
Tagged Buddhism, meditation, mindfulness, questionning Buddhism, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris
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Mindfulness & Meditation
Although research is as of yet inconclusive about whether meditation is beneficial, it has been beneficial to me. Admittedly, this is somewhat pseudo-scientific, yet the idea that calming the mind can benefit us seems valid, therefore I am including mindfulness … Continue reading
Other skeptical meditators!
I am excited to have discovered other skeptical meditators: ronbrown has posted his “Skeptic’s Testimonial on Mindfulness Meditation.” Hopefully, we will be able to start creating sitting groups that offer an alternative to the ones steeped in Buddhism!
Red lights
Why do pedestrians not stop at red lights? What is so important in their lives that they can’t have a few seconds or a minute to stand and breathe? Is it really worth risking their life? A red light can … Continue reading