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Buddhism Meets Judaism: The Art of Meditation



I’ve been interested in meditation since college. The attraction began with a notion that I could achieve “inner peace,” though I’ve since come to realize the key is to focus on increasing awareness of my experience in the present moment – with whatever thoughts and feelings may arise. When my concentration is right, I’ve been able to relax into what I’d call a “core of stillness” –  elusive, but at least I know it’s there. A few questions and comments come up repeatedly during conversations about meditation:

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