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Ironic, isn't it, that solitary is a severe punishment in one context but is also part of the traditional means (going off to a lonely cave for a few years) of
by prestadige 13y ago
Ironic, isn't it, that solitary is a severe punishment in one context but is also part of the traditional means (going off to a lonely cave for a few years) of obtaining enlightenment?
- agumonkey 13y agoI mentioned that in another comment. Being you're own decision might be the whole difference between meditation and torture. My 2cts question.
- wyager 13y agoI imagine that psychologically, the difference between solitary meditation and solitary confinement is like the difference between sex and rape, or taking drugs and being drugged. They're procedurally similar acts, but the element of choice changes everything.
- ljf 13y agoBeing a cave to meditate is a very different thing. There you are free to leave at any time, but you are trying to aquire mastery and control of your body and mind, in the face of your desire to do otherwise. I think solitary is rather different.