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Alex L. - 2014-04-28 19:19:22 - Bhavana Society
Hi,
I'm considering going on a retreat to the Bhavana Society in West Virginia.
However, I'm concerned that it won't be serious enough. I'm looking to deepen my practice and worry that my time could be better utilized elsewhere. I have two little girls so my time away from the family is precious.
I'm an intermediate meditator who's done mostly insight and looking to deepen concentration. I have done 2 Goenka 10-days and one 7-day following Shinzen's methods at the Centre for Mindful Learning in Burlington.
Can anyone help me on this? With appreciation and metta,
Alex
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Daniel M. Ingram - 2014-04-29 02:28:18 - RE: Bhavana Society
i did a bunch of retreats there 1996-2001 and got a lot out of it
mostly the question is what you do with your mind all day long
even in very "serious" places, people blow it often
up to you
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Alex L. - 2014-04-29 21:03:34 - RE: Bhavana Society
Daniel,
thanks for the reply and, of course, for creating this website.
I suppose it's hard to move on from Soryu Forall and my friends in Burlington who I met last summer but perhaps I should broaden my horizon. And they're all younger than me so I'll probably see them again.
Best,
Alex |