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007 Not Thinking is Not the Goal

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Dr. Jay N. Forrest

Rio Rancho, NM, USA

Description: 5 Minute Dharma is a podcast giving you practical Buddhist wisdom for everyday life. Recorded twice weekly.

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007 Not Thinking is Not the Goal

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In this episode we address the misconception that not thinking is the goal of Buddhist meditation. Buddhist meditation is about being mindful, about being fully aware in the present moment. But there are a number of misconceptions about meditation, including the idea that not thinking is the goal of meditation. Meditation is about being mindful, not about not thinking.

Podcast Outline
Introduction
A. Zoning out is not the goal of meditation
B. So what is the point of meditation?
C. So how do you stop yourself from zoning out?
Conclusion

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