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Training the elephant of the mind
In classical meditation training, the mind is symbolized by two animals: an elephant and a monkey. The elephant represents the qualities of inertia, stubbornness, repetitious mental and emotional patterns, and overall our ignorance about our own mind and its sublime, … Continue reading
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Tagged meditaiton training, meditation, peace of mind, Practices, shamatha
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