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SPIRITUAL MATERIALISM The biggest obstacle that we encounter is materialism. Materialism in general is the ego-centered notion of possessing things for oneself. Physical materialism is the accumulation of material comforts; psychological materialism is the accumulation of philosophies, ideologies, or psychological theories. But the most extreme and dangerous form of materialism is spiritual materialism: trying to possess the highest spiritual state; trying to have the best meditative experience. We would like to disregard confusion and immediately embrace our own idea of enlightenment. In trying to sidestep confusion, trying to get around it, we miss something very dear and precious. In fact, we miss our own wisdom. -- from the chapter Provisions for the Journey in Buddha in the Palm of Your Hand by Vajra Regent Ösel Tendzin Copyright © by Lila Rich and is used by permission. All rights reserved
Posted on: Tue, 13 May 2014 17:55:17 +0000

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