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i was able to deconstruct my mind on psychedelics once and i was i was the bubble, damn i jumped up with speechless awe and shock. but anyways i was only able to do it once. anybody have any tips or am i not the only one who was only able to do it once. has my mind created defenses to this?

I have been thinking strongly about pursuing buddhism very deeply, maybe go ordain in thailand one day, just reaching out to see if anyone is willing to mentor me (ordained prefered) on buddhism because i was never formally trained in buddhism just took it on solo style with youtube. doesnt need to be anything crazy at all ,maybe ask me to read some texts for homework, answer a few questions, just teach me the way of the buddha through your own experience. your story matters to me :] peace and love

Sometimes im asked why i seem so happy with so little, why i smile all the time. I make great friends. But one thing i hear a lot when they finally pull the "im going to pursue enlightenment" out of me. they wanna puke, and call it crazy that i wanna go meditate with monks, that i dont care about money, that im deluded, and such n such n bullcrap. My favorite i hear is "you should accept jesus as your lord and savior instead" then they get mad that i chuckle. meanwhile i dont force buddhism or advaita onto anyone, but im deluded? Guess i just wonder how you guys deal with the unconscious population. Much love and joy!

@nistake xDDDDD

@kalter000 xDDD

thank you all! i appreciate the perspectives!

@Terell Kirby technically 30-45 days with the IDOP program, but i would try a year. i dont like society anyways, thats my weakness. Someone said its like a mouse in water he has to swim to survive in society. the monastery is like a rock the lil mouse can rest on without needing to do anything else.

Hello, i plan on going to a Buddhist monastery for a short time lets say a year or two, what is your guys opinion on this? I'm not really going for an experience of enlightenment or anything like that, that's what Leo's teachings are for. I think I want to get a more "pushy" way to quiet my ego and mind, find peace within, I don't own a lot regardless, stepping away from society for a while i think will do me good. the image of being a monk, the gentleness and compassion of the robed monkeys on donkeys brings me to tears i find much inspiration in people such as Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddha, and of course Leo! But again this wont be PERMENANT. looking foreword to hearing from you guys :]. peace and love.

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