Arahattamagga - Purpose

The main purpose of The Arahattamagga Blog is to discuss a particular, dynamic style of practice inspired by the teachings of the late Venerable Acariya Maha Boowa of the Thai Forest Tradition.  As everything inspired by another concept or idea, many elements and qualities are shared among them.  However, there are also differences between them (some of them may be more salient). Such differences are the result of the pragmatic approach that allows for the evolution of the practice. Ultimately, this blog hopes to be useful (to be taken verbatim, or suggestion, or advice, or not taken at all, whatever may prove to be the most useful) to other 4th path yogis that are in the process of permanently eradicating the "Self" and the suffering  that comes with it.

With metta,

Jorge Freddy Martinez

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