Buddhism is practical, a science of mind
The goal is not changing thoughts or behaviours, but to realize (or recognize) that we are good and complete
The panic disorder manifested due to YMR lack of experience to see that it was a product of his mind
Meeting with Western science made him understand the similarity of approaches
- Buddhism: ground, path, fruition (view, method, result)
- Science: theory, experiment, results analysis
The experience is transmitted trough words that makes us think and apply the meaning in our life, to eventually change our thinking patterns and get some freedom. The true meaning is transmitted since the Buddha from teacher to student (the lineage).
YMR belong to the Nyigma and Kagyu traditions. Nyigma stresses the view, while Kagyu attribute utmost importance to the direct oral transmission. This is important to assure the correct understanding of the words.
Going trough the fear was possible recognizing that thoughts and emotions are not as solid and real as they appear to be.
Any attempt to capture the direct experience of the nature of mind is impossible. It is an unshakeable experience of well-being.
Rinpoche had difficulty to understand modern science [NB: that can be compared to our difficulties to understand Buddhist psychology]
In MIT 2003 arose the question "What would happen if Buddhist and Western approaches were combined?". The outcome is "Why not to focus on getting better and better?" and "realize the full human potential."
Putting teachings into practice: Nerea's friend story of meditation with breath
Meditation
Open awareness and breath/Motivation/apreciation/dedication
Question
Why despite all this "new" science and psychology knowledge we are turning out our attention to meditation?