Meditation helps to see clearly because it is the most rejuvenating state; —

This is why it is so intimately connected with wisdom;

Wisdom is indeed meditation;

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As an ancient scripture says.

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Meditation is also wonderful practice of the 6 perfections:

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Energy, (Effort), Wisdom, Generosity, Discipline, Concentration and Patience.

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To attain awakening requires effort — All of life requires effort, and to reach perfected state requires ideal effort —

(The right kind, the right time, and place.)

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