Guest guest Posted June 25, 2006 Report Share Posted June 25, 2006 Thank you, Mary Ann. I found one that looks good in August, and I'm really looking forward to it. love, Prajna Mary Ann Duckworth <bootie (AT) charter (DOT) net> wrote: I have done several vipassana retreats. They are difficult and wonderful. This is the type of meditation that Buddha taught. To be silent and meditative for so many days is an amazing experience. You basically watch your thoughts in silence for days. It is an opportunity to gain a lot of insight, ( It is also called insight meditation,) Most retreats have real teachers who teach the technique. There are usually good talks about spiritual practice in the eve. I have not gone for several years, but talking about my experience is bringing back fond memories. Mary Ann Duckworth - Prajna - Brianna Ammagroup Wednesday, June 21, 2006 1:17 PM 2 things I just saw the film "Mother Teresa" last night, and wanted to recommend it to the group. Although it's not what I would call a great film artistically speaking, the content was so beautiful and inspiring, and there were so many moments when I saw our own Amma in Mother Teresa's words and actions. Her perfect faith, unshakeable integrity, and total compassion, mixed with a childlike stubbornness was so very familiar! I also wanted to ask if anyone here has ever done a vipassana retreat? I have been feeling very drawn to that experience and wondered if anyone had any thoughts on it. love, Prajna "Children, all of spirituality is contained in that one word: Awareness." - Amma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Good I think you will find it to be a worthwhile experience. Mary Ann - Prajna - Brianna Ammachi Sunday, June 25, 2006 6:52 PM Re: 2 things reply Thank you, Mary Ann. I found one that looks good in August, and I'm really looking forward to it. love, Prajna Mary Ann Duckworth <bootie (AT) charter (DOT) net> wrote: I have done several vipassana retreats. They are difficult and wonderful. This is the type of meditation that Buddha taught. To be silent and meditative for so many days is an amazing experience. You basically watch your thoughts in silence for days. It is an opportunity to gain a lot of insight, ( It is also called insight meditation,) Most retreats have real teachers who teach the technique. There are usually good talks about spiritual practice in the eve. I have not gone for several years, but talking about my experience is bringing back fond memories. Mary Ann Duckworth - Prajna - Brianna Ammagroup Wednesday, June 21, 2006 1:17 PM 2 things I just saw the film "Mother Teresa" last night, and wanted to recommend it to the group. Although it's not what I would call a great film artistically speaking, the content was so beautiful and inspiring, and there were so many moments when I saw our own Amma in Mother Teresa's words and actions. Her perfect faith, unshakeable integrity, and total compassion, mixed with a childlike stubbornness was so very familiar! I also wanted to ask if anyone here has ever done a vipassana retreat? I have been feeling very drawn to that experience and wondered if anyone had any thoughts on it. love, Prajna "Children, all of spirituality is contained in that one word: Awareness." - Amma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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