"We are having an English speaking venerable tonight", cheered the leader. "But first I have a handout to help prepare questions for the venerable after the meditation." I scanned the article which was about some of the more mystical elements of meditation and previous/next lives and then prepared for the meditation. The venerable walked down the carpet to the podium, bowed to the statue of the Buddha and took his seat facing the class. His English was so-so, and he occasionally required translation from some members, but the guided instructions were quite clear. As I folded myself into the half lotus position, straightened my back and took a deep breath, I noticed my body was becoming accustomed to this posture. The myriad aches and pains were either gone, or had decreased in intensity. As a drifted deeper into the meditative state, I found myself again searching for light, but it was going to be difficult yet again.
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