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

Brandon Michael Rohe, שונה לפני 2 שנים at 11:00 07/08/21
Created 2 שנים ago at 11:00 07/08/21

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

פרסומים: 17 תאריך הצטרפות: 01/06/21 פרסומים אחרונים
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, שונה לפני 2 שנים at 11:02 07/08/21
Created 2 שנים ago at 11:02 07/08/21

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

פרסומים: 17 תאריך הצטרפות: 01/06/21 פרסומים אחרונים
I also have a Chinese visa already, so retreats in China could be a second option. 
Steven E Barnes, שונה לפני 2 שנים at 09:04 08/08/21
Created 2 שנים ago at 09:04 08/08/21

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

פרסומים: 33 תאריך הצטרפות: 15/04/18 פרסומים אחרונים
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, שונה לפני 1 שנה at 19:20 12/11/22
Created 1 שנה ago at 19:20 12/11/22

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

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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/

​​​​​​​Jeremy

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