You might say living in a monastery cuts down the commutation time. That alone gives you a couple … - Frederick Lenz

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Indecision, doubt and fear. The members of this unholy trio are closely related; where one is found, the other two are close at hand.

Frederick Lenz

You might say living in a monastery cuts down the commutation time. That alone gives you a couple extra hours a day to meditate. In a monastery you lead a relatively simply life. You don't need a lot of possessions.

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As the kundalini energy increases, as the energy of the psyche becomes more pronounced, which it does as thought becomes eclipsed by silence, all the variant mind states burn away.

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Energy is gained by giving energy. When we give energy, we gain energy. This is different than having someone manipulate you and take your energy.

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Samadhi is not going to take away your humanity. It will give it to you. You will become more cosmopolitan, more conscious, and more infinite.

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