A fellow who was into Tracsidental Meditation TM, and become Chabad told me that he saw in maamer (mystical discourse) of the Alter Rebbe that, ”What’s wrong with the meditation (practice) in the east?” (for those who have studied, know that much of their knowledge is very similar,) “however it is because in the end of the day, the entire goal is to let go of ego” – and though so much of Buddhism may be about “let go of your ego” but as it is your ego, “Letting Go,” this itself can give you an ego! – the only way to truly get beyond the demon which automatically takes great credit (so every accomplishment we do, automatically infuses it!) is to subjugate one’s ego! – the only way to do this, is as Judaism teaches a. we have duties (commandments – now the ego doesn’t like the word DUTY! – for that is something imposed – it doesn’t mind doing things, as long as IT’S Driving) b. every generation has a Rebbe who teaches us the unique generational duties (so in ours, as the Rebbe said, “Moshiach is already on his way, We need to add in our Torah and Mitzvos, goodness and kindness to hasten” – and this must be a lifelong commitment!) c. check in with a mashpia, personal Rabbi, friend (or for ladies, Rebbetzin friend) to ensure we are