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June 16, 2010
Tricycle Daily Dharma
Bad Meditation? No Such Thing
The mind can do wonderful and unexpected things. Meditators who are having a difficult time achieving a peaceful state of mind sometimes start thinking, “Here we go again, another hour of frustration.” But often something strange happens; although they are anticipating failure, they reach a very peaceful meditative state. My first meditation teacher told me that there is no such thing as a bad meditation. He was right. During the difficult meditations you build up your strength, which creates meditation for peace.
- Ajahn Brahm, "Stepping Towards Enlightenment," Fall 2006
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