Eventually your bladder will bring you back. It was an inglorious but accurate observation, and it was typical of his approach. Many westerners want to think of meditation as an esoteric or trendy practice that requires a predisposition toward mysticism. However, even though it is unusual and seemingly mysterious to those who have never experienced it, those who practice it on a regular basis see that its applications are plainly practical. It is also the infinitely small.
Perfection can suggest the idea of forward movement, but also the idea of coming to a halt.
The search for perfection proceeds with a pace that becomes infinitely slower. It is a continuous progression that nevertheless gradually reduces itself as it approaches its goals. The Vipassana retreat started on a Wednesday and ended on Sunday. The first, called samatha in Sanskrit, is the step by step development of mental and physical calmness. The practice of clear observation, on the other hand, if developed with sufficient intensity and consistency, leads to a moment of insight into the nature of the identification process.