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Old 09-14-2009, 06:44   #9
BryanK
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Originally Posted by Papa Zero Three View Post
I want to say it was the mid to late 80's/early 90's when they had a similar "experiment" in SF that encompassed several different aspects of creating a better warrior. Meditation was one of the topics that was focused on among others. It was done in a small control group and nothing major came out of it.

It just goes to show you, hang around long enough and you'll see the old stuff presented as new again.

I recall reading about a similar experiment. The First Earth Battalion maybe?

Meditation itself can be a very useful tool. If done correctly that is. It allows you to think more clearly in a stressful environment. Not saying I've been in nearly as stressful of an environment as most members of this board though. The ability to clear ones mind can be a difficult skill to aquire. I'm not familiar with Zazen, but one way I was taught that worked was to put on music with no words (i.e. classical), and slow deep breathing.
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