Belief Is Groupthink

Being told to believe the opposite of what we can see is groupthink. Belief is acceptance of something without proof, under the guise of knowing. Just saying, “I believe it’s true”, is still a belief, an opinion, an assumption. If we do not know what reality is, we follow the majority = groupthink.

When the Buddha said, “Do not take my word for the truth; test it for yourself”, he meant be critical, weigh up the merits and the faults, be properly informed and come to your own conclusion.

A personal conclusion:
What do chanting, singing, exercise and tumo (deep fast breathing like swimming) all have in common? They oxygenate the blood. It’s nothing ‘special’ except that we feel better.

This helps the body and mind function properly, and consciousness becomes clearer. The result is feeling energised, at peace, alert, brighter. This is why posture is important in meditation so that the breathing is not restricted.

All good for good meditation.
Don’t take my word for it – test it for yourself.
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