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You can do it anywhere! What is your practice like currently? How many hours a day can you devote to meditation in your current situation?

RE: The Path of the Arahant

Straight shot is a risky strategy. A few people appear to go through all four paths in a year or less of intense practice, while others end up in psychosis. Read the warning section in MCTB. You have to be honest with yourself whether you are in a stable life situation with no obvious psychological problems. If you have any doubts then it makes sense to ramp up your practice gradually. 5 hours a day of insight practice can be pretty intense if you are committed. I can't recommend any centers because I only ever practiced at home.

Have you observed yourself cycling through the stages of insight (nanas) yet?

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Yes it was well intentioned, if a little dramatic. Everyone has their limits, and part of practice is finding out what they are. If it was me I would consider shargrol's advice seriously. He always pointed me in the right direction. Best wishes for your practice.

RE: The Path of the Arahant

 No offense taken. Practical Insight Meditation is one hell of a tasty banana. I must have gorged on that thing for 3 months straight.  

shar's a girl, bra...