Looking for a retreat with relaxed rules, hopefully in the U.S.

Brandon Michael Rohe, muokattu 2 Vuodet sitten at 7.8.2021 11:00
Created 2 Vuodet ago at 7.8.2021 11:00

Looking for a retreat with relaxed rules, hopefully in the U.S.

Viestejä: 17 Liittymispäivä: 1.6.2021 Viimeisimmät viestit
I have attained nirodha samapatti at this point, but I have a desire to develop things to the much finer degrees people such as Daniel have been able to accomplish. I have some mental health factors which make strict retreats probably a really bad idea. I could be wrong though. My intuitive approach to practice has not failed me yet, and it is telling me too much structure will stagnate things. 
Brandon Michael Rohe, muokattu 2 Vuodet sitten at 7.8.2021 11:02
Created 2 Vuodet ago at 7.8.2021 11:02

RE: Looking for a retreat with relaxed rules, hopefully in the U.S.

Viestejä: 17 Liittymispäivä: 1.6.2021 Viimeisimmät viestit
I also have a Chinese visa already, so retreats in China could be a second option. 
Steven E Barnes, muokattu 2 Vuodet sitten at 8.8.2021 9:04
Created 2 Vuodet ago at 8.8.2021 9:04

RE: Looking for a retreat with relaxed rules, hopefully in the U.S.

Viestejä: 33 Liittymispäivä: 15.4.2018 Viimeisimmät viestit
I've done 2x 3-day retreats with Tucker Peck, and the approach is to do your own thing. There is a dharma talk every night, and a daily chat with the teacher. Not sure if that is what you are asking for.

He and Upali will be leading a 10 day retreat later this year in Arizona
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Jeremy P, muokattu 1 Vuosi sitten at 12.11.2022 19:20
Created 1 Vuosi ago at 12.11.2022 19:20

RE: Looking for a retreat with relaxed rules, hopefully in the U.S.

Viestejä: 24 Liittymispäivä: 2.2.2010 Viimeisimmät viestit
This is an old thread, but in case anyone else has a similar question, check out the quiet weeks option at this zen center (upstate NY). I have not been there, so I can't vouch for it. 

https://www.springwatercenter.org/retreats/quiet-weeks/

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