Interesting story about the practical use of meditation.
https://www.vox.com/2018/7/9/17548512/t ... n-buddhism
How Buddhist meditation kept the Thai boys calm in the cave
How Buddhist meditation kept the Thai boys calm in the cave
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Re: How Buddhist meditation kept the Thai boys calm in the cave
Theres a similar thread to that already just so you know.
viewtopic.php?f=41&p=480385&sid=b9f3573 ... 91#p480385
viewtopic.php?f=41&p=480385&sid=b9f3573 ... 91#p480385
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"The Blessed One has set in motion the unexcelled Wheel of Dhamma that cannot be stopped by brahmins, devas, Maras, Brahmas or anyone in the cosmos." -Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta
Re: How Buddhist meditation kept the Thai boys calm in the cave
It turns out that their calmness during their extraction from the cave was due more to medication than meditation. I like to think of this as due to Wisdom factors on the part of those leading the rescue.
Re: How Buddhist meditation kept the Thai boys calm in the cave
It's also worth remembering that the football coach was extremely irresponsible taking 12 children on an unplanned expedition into dangerous and deep underground caves which were known to get flooded at this time of the year. Its also tragic that a diver died during the heroic rescue efforts to get them out.
There are some questions answered on the BBC website:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-44799779
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Re: How Buddhist meditation kept the Thai boys calm in the cave
People in the Buddhist circles are speaking about this as if meditation saved them from the cave.
I'm certain that meditation was just a small part of the coping process, and much less important than the medication, food, and help they received.
I'm certain that meditation was just a small part of the coping process, and much less important than the medication, food, and help they received.
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