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**brandiweb** · 10-05-2010, 05:43 PM

It really would be very hard for me to go to a Theravadan teacher, it would be a two hour round trip drive.

I don't feel any different now that I have meditated for two years, and also giving up revenge, and just being as nice as I can, to follow the precepts, and not drinking alcohol, avoiding intoxicants. I am just wondering what I am doing wrong, that I don't feel even 1% liberated.

Hi Truelotus

You sound like you have some excellent teachers and excellent Dhamma resources.

As for not feeling even 1% liberated, I can only reply "keep practising".

That you have overcome fear and have some freedom from depression is inspiring to hear.

I enjoyed reading your routine and what sounded like a strong committment on your behalf.

Have you ever taken a holiday for a week or two to visit a monastery, dhamma community or do a retreat?

Kind regards

E

10-05-2010, 05:43 PM	#20
brandiweb Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 509 Senior Member	It really would be very hard for me to go to a Theravadan teacher, it would be a two hour round trip drive. I don't feel any different now that I have meditated for two years, and also giving up revenge, and just being as nice as I can, to follow the precepts, and not drinking alcohol, avoiding intoxicants. I am just wondering what I am doing wrong, that I don't feel even 1% liberated. Hi Truelotus You sound like you have some excellent teachers and excellent Dhamma resources. As for not feeling even 1% liberated, I can only reply "keep practising". That you have overcome fear and have some freedom from depression is inspiring to hear. I enjoyed reading your routine and what sounded like a strong committment on your behalf. Have you ever taken a holiday for a week or two to visit a monastery, dhamma community or do a retreat? Kind regards E
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