Conditionong and the Spiritual Path.

[Iamit]

During practise usually conditioning is discovered. It is usually pretty clear what values/opinions are conditioned because we find it difficult if others challenge them. Also usually what we cant tolerate in others are things we have been conditioned to believe are unacceptable in ourselves (projection/introjection). So there are some clues but it can still be a very difficult process and some do years of meditation/therapy/practise and are still not confident that they have got to the bottom of it. Some say its best not to bother and rely instead on the magic of vibrational resonance to see what one follows, maybe moving from one path to another, until settling on something that seems to last.

Whatever path is taken probably depends on the character of the seeker so there is room for all approaches.

Can you explain in a little more detail what you mean by conditioning? I would appreciate it. :)

[Iamit]

Originally Posted by Kioma

Can you explain in a little more detail what you mean by conditioning? I would appreciate it. :)

Our caretakers have values and opinions which they pass onto us as children, some more severe than others. These caretakers have also been victims of victims all the way down the line. This conditioning appears as strongly held views which are applied to others often, with little or no toleration for difference.,

Conditioning has more hidden layers then a person can ever realize and so the shedding of conditions is never ending.

[Iamit]

Originally Posted by MAYA EL

Conditioning has more hidden layers then a person can ever realize and so the shedding of conditions is never ending.

Yes I suspect so. Imagine then the difficulty when attempting to clear oneself of distortions in order to experience spiritual purity.