I wrote this essay below about my second 10-day silent meditation retreat, in the first hours upon returning home from it. It’s harried and woolly in places, and I’m not sure how much my thoughts and feelings have changed over time. After sitting on this for a year, I decided to share it with the internet at large, for those considering a retreat of their own. Be the change and all, right?
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When To Retreat From The Retreat; Meditation Instruction or Cult Indoctrination?
10-day silent meditation retreats are on the upswing in certain crowds to left of center. Mindfulness, Insight, Equanimity