Yes, I think this is actually much more useful than most other discussions...Kenshou wrote: My thoughts exactly. These discussions are how understanding is refined, that's why I even bother, and I think we've been pretty civil.
Yes, I agree, this sort of thing can be helpful. The question I have (which I don't really know the answer to) is whether this is just a necessary step to get the mind calm enough or whether it is really is part of the insight process.Kenshou wrote: However, when it gets down to dismantling my personal craving and clinging, I actually do find it useful sometimes to actively engage in the content (when the content is stress-related, that is, not all random mental wandering), to find the root cause of it. I do not try to simply engage in mental proliferation, but to analyze the issue in terms of the 4 noble truths and the origination and cessation of stress. I find this very effective.
Whatever the answer is, it is certainly worth exploring...
Best Wishes,
Mike