Is physical salat like a drug?
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Salaam Damon,
Right now, the book I can think of, off the bat is - Everyday Zen Love and Work, By Charlotte Joko Beck - I remember reading this some years ago and enjoying it immensely. I used to read up a lot on eastern philosophy (ah, those were the days ). For step by step reading, I would also recommend Insight Meditation or this one by Joseph Goldstein although this meditation style is called - vipassana, however, essentially they're pretty much the same.
Peace!
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Peace be upon you Zenje,
I would like to talk with you about meditation. I am not ready yet, but soon. Just wanted you to be aware so you could remind me if I forget to bring it up. I think I see some connections, but not prepared to discuss them just yet.
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Salaam People,
Thanx Zenje for the feedback and recommendations.
Dear Kyle,
I think I see some connections, but not prepared to discuss them just yet.
I was pondering on the exact same thing as of late last night. I am still pondering on these things though, but I do believe that I see a connection emerging here. idea
Peace Y'all,
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Peace be upon you all,
I just wanted to state the following, if you do NOT have an understanding of salaat, then you should be doing SOMETHING at the prescribed times, ONLY to keep up a discipline. I did not want to give off the impression that if you are unsure you should just sleep the day away. It is discipline that helps us grow. But the traditional method is incorrect and there is much info proving that case. 1778 clearly tealls us there is a dawn reading. From study we observe that the Universe must be "read". We need to become more conscious at tthe times when day and night merge. It symbolizes balance(wusta).
Damon, "late night" reflecting is the best! D