Seeing how it’s going to be a relatively quiet weekend for me next – I have no plans to travel anywhere, nor am I expecting any visitors – it seems to me that next weekend offers me an excellent opportunity to have a “personal retreat.” I’m sure I will receive some interruptions, such as calls from family and friends; but by and large I will be on my own.
I believe I would have enough to do to keep me focused properly. I know the 10 precepts and I’m sure I could follow them for three days. Even the part about not eating beyond noon. I have plenty of Buddhist literature to study and contemplate. I can practice some walking meditation. The sitting might be a challenge because I’ve never sat any longer than 30 minutes at a single time.
So I think I have an idea of how to structure my time during this mini, self-contained retreat. But I’d love some suggestions. Perhaps some of you have tried this before and have some insight you could share. Please do! I welcome any and all advice.
I believe I would have enough to do to keep me focused properly. I know the 10 precepts and I’m sure I could follow them for three days. Even the part about not eating beyond noon. I have plenty of Buddhist literature to study and contemplate. I can practice some walking meditation. The sitting might be a challenge because I’ve never sat any longer than 30 minutes at a single time.
So I think I have an idea of how to structure my time during this mini, self-contained retreat. But I’d love some suggestions. Perhaps some of you have tried this before and have some insight you could share. Please do! I welcome any and all advice.
