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« on: Friday 30 July 2010, 12:04 AM » |
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During August I will be on retreat. I won't be reading the forums.
Crystal and Joey will be looking after the house.
Matthew
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« Reply #1 on: Friday 30 July 2010, 02:59 AM » |
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Have a really good one !
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« Reply #2 on: Friday 30 July 2010, 06:41 AM » |
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I wonder is it a group or a solo retreat? Have a good one!  |
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Enlightenment is not something which happens while I'm sitting cross-legged
and while watching my bad breath because in reality there is no "I" who is sitting
cross-legged nor "I" who has the bad breath. In reality there is my
Seiza bench and a bloody good toothpaste!
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« Reply #3 on: Friday 30 July 2010, 09:53 AM » |
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Solo. Thx.
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« Reply #4 on: Friday 30 July 2010, 10:35 AM » |
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Solo. Thx.
No retreat experience (solo or group)!! Can you please give some description/plan of your solo retreat? |
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« Reply #5 on: Friday 30 July 2010, 03:32 PM » |
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This retreat will be a partial one in that I have to be available two days a week for a commitment. However, even those two days I will be limited in outside engagements.
The other five days will be no TV, radio, reading, internet, socialising or other activities. Concentration on meditation and mindfulness in action. Walks in silence, eating wholesome self prepared food and plenty of sleep.
Pretty simple.
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« Reply #6 on: Friday 30 July 2010, 04:31 PM » |
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Concentration on meditation and mindfulness in action. Walks in silence, eating wholesome self prepared food and plenty of sleep.
Pretty simple.
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« Reply #7 on: Friday 30 July 2010, 06:21 PM » |
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Dear Matthew, Whenever on retreat, I feel special, as if I am undertaking the most important task of life. Even though it is you who is going on retreat, a part of me can't help but feel joyful. All the best my friend! Me and Joey will provide tender care to this lovely plant that you have grown and which is giving shade to so many. Cheers, Crystal Palace |
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"Abstain from unwholesome actions,
Perform wholesome actions,
Purify your mind"
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« Reply #9 on: Saturday 31 July 2010, 11:10 AM » |
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Emptiness.
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