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**Xxmlqevq** · 02-13-2011, 11:16 AM

You really shouldn't start off with shikantaza because its a much more advanced form of meditation.

I don't think there's any reason to discourage someone from a certain meditative technique. That seems like me telling you, "Don't try judo, it's too difficult and you wouldn't be any good at it." Just as with martial arts, different styles work better for different people. At least with this, it's not likely someone can hurt themselves practicing meditation.

02-13-2011, 11:16 AM	#32
Xxmlqevq Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 393 Senior Member	You really shouldn't start off with shikantaza because its a much more advanced form of meditation. I don't think there's any reason to discourage someone from a certain meditative technique. That seems like me telling you, "Don't try judo, it's too difficult and you wouldn't be any good at it." Just as with martial arts, different styles work better for different people. At least with this, it's not likely someone can hurt themselves practicing meditation.
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