Re:How scientists are bringing advanced meditation out of th...
by crazygringo on Tuesday August 22, 2023 @10:44PM
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> Everything is kind of a psychedelic state if you look at it the right way.
But if everything is psychadelic then nothing is.
How do you describe the psychadelic states you achieve as being different from non-psychadelic states?
I don't think the things you're describing are particularly 'superhuman.' I definitely can achieve (if that's the right word -- it's almost certainly not -- how about 'experience') psychedelic states. Everything is kind of a psychedelic state if you look at it the right way. What is your personal experience with psychedelics? I wonder if you maybe haven't done them much you might not know how to spot it.
To me, clearly, the big question of superhuman meditation claims is the claim of some people to be enlightened. I personally think there is something to it, though I don't really know exactly what it is and I'd like to learn more about it.
BTW, my experience with meditation comes mostly from (controversial Wild Wild Country guru) Osho. Sounds like you're familiar with Buddhist traditions. There are a lot of ways to meditate.