Attended a three-day retreat last weekend and enjoyed the meditation practices with some 80 people attending. Collective energy, collective mindfulness is a palpable reality.
Below Lynn J Kelly elaborates on what a retreat might do for each of us depending upon where we are on the path.
How ’bout you? Are retreats helpful for your practice?
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I can speak about my own path, as a Buddhist Priest, living as a lay. Before becoming a monk, I had to stay in the monastery for 6 months, completely silent, alone all day apart from the moments of common lessons or meals. I admit, even as a Sangha leader, that I prefer, and by a great length, practicing alone, as I can delve deeper and deeper into myself without worrying about common practices, schedules, or social gatherings.
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Thank you for your response and perspective, Raffaello Palandri. You have seen the practice from both sides and I appreciate your thoughts on this. _/\|
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