Thanks, Dina, for sharing. Chopra's gap between thoughts is suggestive of "complete silence" almost like descending into the Black hole to connect with ones' source of flow where any form of thought including concentration is transcendentally absent. I belief that everyone is capable of learning the techniques of quieting the mind; all you need is a good teacher who can model the postures associated with this science of human cultivation. Any thoughts? Hussain. --- On Fri, 6/5/09, Dina Strasser <Dstrasser2703@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: From: Dina Strasser <Dstrasser2703@xxxxxxxxx> Subject: [regional_school] Regional School and Meditation? To: regional_school@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Date: Friday, June 5, 2009, 9:19 AM Hi there everyone-- I've been following the conversation between Ellen and Hussain (re: development of heart and mind in school) with interest. I blogged on one of their topics, the intersection of meditation and school, not too long ago. Take a look if you have some time. The range of comments I received from all quarters of education were a gift and very instructive. http://theline.edublogs.org/2009/01/03/would-the-bhudda-differentiate/ -- Dina