We have access to all these traditions, but we've absorbed all the crust and mythology of the tradition in an uncritical way also. I think that each culture that encountered Buddhism then spent about 500 years absorbing Buddhism into their culture. It takes a long time to really understand how it works for you. So just the fact that we have more information doesn't really mean much if people aren't applying it.
Michael Taft, a long-time meditation teacher, author, and founder of Deconstructing Yourself blog and podcast, discusses the stages of personal development and the awakening path, deconstructing reality, and the benefits of a regular meditation practice.
Show notes: http://www.futurethinkers.org/95
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