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    Hello, all. I’m a long-time Buddhist and meditator who recently discovered Culadasa’s teachings. I’m reading “The Mind Illuminated” and really digging it. I just got to the chapter on the second stage and I have a question. Should I wait until I’ve mastered stage one before I read further? Is the book meant to be read through entirely or just the stage where you happen to be? Thanks for any help.

    Purple

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    Blake Barton
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    Hi Purple,

    Stage 1 and Stage 2 often happen simultaneously. While you are establishing a daily practice, you are also practicing the techniques in Stage 2 when you actually meditate. I don’t think there is any harm with reading ahead as long as you don’t try to do practices from a more advanced stage when your average stage is lower. For example Stage 6 practices will not work well when you are at stage 2.

    Hope this helps,

    Blake Barton – Dharma Treasure Teacher in Training

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    It does help, thanks very much.

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