My teacher explained it, something like, «why try to build your own spaceship, when generations of experts spent 2000+ years perfecting this one?» ..
Not saying their program/method doesn’t work - I’m just questioning if they took just the rocket, and forgot about (or don’t know about the need for) things like life support and a reentry capsule etc etc.
Also, something like shamata (calm abiding) meditation can improve the effectiveness of a sniper. But is that really the best way to use such tools?
Like giving a screw to someone without explaining what it’s for. They can put it in their nose if they like, but it doesn’t really do much good there.
Now it hit me: of course he does. He, and many others.
Either way, give mindfulness a go. It is free, doesn't set you back 5k USD (lol!). Is it free? Not necessarily, but you won't dive as much into the minus as the one in this article.
If that tastes like more, you do the original, real deal: vipassana retreat. This article downplays such, but it works. And it is Buddhist and free as in beer (though you may donate if you wish and are able to).
Take a look at TWIM, Rob Burbea, Shinzen Young, Bruce Tift, Tucker Peck