Does Self-Abidance Require Effort?

A man, who says he likes the idea of non-meditation, asks about self-abidance and effort. Rupert responds with an analogy: for King Lear to abide as John Smith, he is required to trace his way back through his thoughts, feelings, sensations and so on; so it's something he has to do. But for John Smith, there is nothing he needs to do. He needs to practise being John Smith.

From event 30 June - 31 July, 2023 The Essence of Meditation – Online Weekend Retreat at Home

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