One simple method of Zen training that allowed me to overcome my post-traumatic stress disorder and unleash creativity. And reading the blog from the beginning, you can practise it without a teacher

Friday, April 21, 2017

What's So Special about This Meditation Method?

What distinguishes my method from traditional Zen and mindfulness?

The heart of the practice that I propose lies in eliminating the roadblocks that prevent you from experiencing your true self; it's a way of self-realization that you can practise without a coach, and it's suitable even for those for whom it's difficult to concentrate sitting in a static body posture. It's much more understandable, practical, and simple to study than traditional Zen; and at the same time, it's much more radical and effective than trendy mindfulness (but it should be noted it's absolutely incompatible with any religion since it naturally eliminates from your mind any authority that is outside.)

Practising my meditation method doesn't require any moral obligations except the desire to be independent and free - it's all about eliminating the taboos that were imposed on you.

Saturday, April 15, 2017

At Least a General Idea of Psychoanalysis You Need to Have

Correct Zen practice, in the long run, is akin to psychoanalysis in many respects: the sense of reality that you attained during zazen, decodes and gives the correct assessment of the thoughts that come to you mind - in this way your self keeps changing. That's why at least a general idea of psychoanalysis you need to have. In addition, those terms that two and a half thousand years ago were introduced by Gautama Buddha for the description of mental processes now are mostly outdated, so it's better to think in the new terms.

Unfortunately, I don't know what to recommend in English on this topic for beginners. If you can read in French or Bulgarian, try these two books by Pierre Daco:
Les Prodigieuses Victoires de la psychologie moderne 
and 
Les triomphes de la psychanalyse -
I read these books in Bulgarian in the 90s when I was in Bulgaria - strongly recommend - they explain psychoanalysis in simple terms, give an idea of its connection with neuroscience and an overview of all mental illnesses: where mind can wander. Try also by the same author
Comprendre les Femmes et leur psychologie profonde -
since I read it, I'm no longer afraid of women! ;-)

I like Freud and Jung (sometimes Freud even more than Jung.)

In addition, for general knowledge, I also recommend Erich Fromm's Escape from Freedom and
The Courage to Be Human (especially the chapter THE X EXPERIENCE AS THE MYSTICISM OF THE ONE)
and Eric Berne's Games People Play.