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Meditation Defined
- Meditation is a state of consciousness, not a practice or belief.
- It's the natural, unconditioned state of consciousness, free from trauma, desire, or fear.
Path to Liberation
- Understanding suffering requires wisdom beyond intellect, accessible through a liberated consciousness (Samadhi).
- Samadhi, meaning ecstasy, is attained by removing conditioning factors like discontent and fear.
Importance of Ethics
- Embrace ethical conduct (Shila) to achieve liberation.
- Abandon harmful actions and adopt beneficial ones, creating happiness and lessening suffering.