Multiple meditation practices
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While both of the techniques mentioned will ultimately bring limited results if 'mastered', there is no conflict or detriment for a newbie to practice both.
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In the immortals words of Ron Swanson - "Don't half ass two things; whole ass one thing". Why scatter your attention and your efforts? Pick one and follow it wholeheartedly. Being able to make that commitment alone will be more beneficial than any advantage pursuing multiple paths might bring.
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Probably fine at the exploratory stage. But once you've found the method most suitable to your own development and growth, then it'd be best to dive deep into just that single method. Sorta like pursuing a college degree or graduate degrees, one would take some general courses in his freshman and soph*m*re years, but then would have to focus on courses specific to their major in junior and senior years.
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