Via Daily Dharma: Meditation’s Aim

 

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Meditation’s Aim The aim of meditation isn’t to eliminate thought, it’s to free ourselves from suffering. As Ajahn Chah points out, our aim is “to get peaceful… The practice … is for developing wisdom and understanding.” Bhikkhu Santi, “Lighten Up” CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE Support Daily Dharma »

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