I have seen the question of the safety of mediation raised before, but I notice there isn’t much context surrounding people’s concerns and it makes me wonder if I am missing something. What are the thoughts on safety?
For myself all I have to go on are occasional articles like this one, which seem in the same vein as the warnings in Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha.
An analogy I’ve heard is to compare mental training to physical training. It is generally useful, but if you have injuries or limitations of some sort (say, a busted knee), you should find ways to work around those.
What are the thoughts on safety?
I’m hoping someone who is experienced in both rationality and meditation can weigh in here, and also resolve any possible contradictions (especially around Insights gained).
I have seen the question of the safety of mediation raised before, but I notice there isn’t much context surrounding people’s concerns and it makes me wonder if I am missing something. What are the thoughts on safety?
For myself all I have to go on are occasional articles like this one, which seem in the same vein as the warnings in Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha.
An analogy I’ve heard is to compare mental training to physical training. It is generally useful, but if you have injuries or limitations of some sort (say, a busted knee), you should find ways to work around those.
I’m hoping someone who is experienced in both rationality and meditation can weigh in here, and also resolve any possible contradictions (especially around Insights gained).