In spiritual growth, it is important to avoid imbalances between academic or intellectual learning and practical implementation. Otherwise there is a danger that too much intellectualiza tion will kill the more contemplative practices and too much emphasis on practical implementation without study will kill the understanding. There has got to be a balance.
Dalai LamaMeditation may also be thought of as a technique by which we diminish the force of old thought habits and develop new ones.
Dalai LamaDon't use Buddhism to become a Buddhist. Use Buddhism to become better at whatever else in your life you are doing already.
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