1022: The Benefits of Music and Sound During a Meditation

There seems to be some difference of opinion when it comes to the idea of whether or not to use music during a meditation.  Some traditionalists swear that the Buddha never listened to music when he was practicing.  And others believe that there is nothing sacrilegious about using it to enhance a meditative mood.  Today I will present both sides of the discussion with the help of a blog post by Bodhipaksa, 

Links from the Episode

Should I Listen to Music When I Meditate? By Bodhipaksa

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