Buddhist / Bardon

["Flesmih Natas" <flesmihnatas@...>]

Hi,
I've practiced Buddhist meditation on and off for quite a while, 
but only became serious about it at the beginning of this year. When 
I started Bardon's IIH, I quit my daily zazen, replacing it 
with "Thought Control". After a few weeks, I felt as though I had 
not meditated in a very long time: I was not at all mindful, I was 
easily distracted, and I reacted to situations (without conscious 
thought). I am by no means saying that one teaching is superior than 
the other, but simply asking if it is possible that a Buddhist 
practice is more for me. Also, could the mental exercises of Step 1 
be replaced by a one-pointed meditation (on the breath), simply 
reaching the same goal by using a different means; my first reaction 
to reading Step 1 was that it sounded a lot like the phases one goes 
through when beginning meditation. If not, then I would like to 
incorporate it with my Bardonic practice, maybe before or after 
practice, or completely separately (any suggestions on this one?). 
Any insights will be very appreciated.

Namaste,

Derrick