<![CDATA[on obtaining samadhi]]>this one goes to the experienced. i am young and am planning on setting my life around the system of the aa. is samadhi attainable while trying to live a domestic life or should i secure a portion of money which will enable me to study under a guru without having to worry about finances at all?? thanks...

]]>https://thelema.org/forum/topic/15537/on-obtaining-samadhiRSS for NodeMon, 10 Aug 2026 11:04:32 GMTMon, 30 Aug 2010 19:28:56 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to on obtaining samadhi on Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:08:11 GMT]]>You need everything you think you need.

E. You need everything you think you feed. 🍸

You need everything you think you don't.

You need only yourself

]]>https://thelema.org/forum/post/79727https://thelema.org/forum/post/79727Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:08:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to on obtaining samadhi on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:27:08 GMT]]>@pezheadcharlietripp said

"is samadhi attainable while trying to live a domestic life or should i secure a portion of money which will enable me to study under a guru without having to worry about finances at all?? thanks..."

Yes, it's attainable while trying to live a domestic life. That is, it's been done by a number of people, so it's therefore possible.

There may, however, be a need for some period of retirement. That is somewhat dependent on the person, although, in most cases, some dedicated period of retreat would be highly advantageous.

]]>https://thelema.org/forum/post/79191https://thelema.org/forum/post/79191Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:27:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to on obtaining samadhi on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:51:42 GMT]]>I'm not an A:.A:. initiate, but the A:.A:. path is about progressing while you live in the every day world (aside from brief periods of retreat).

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