Retreat Reports: Other Retreats
Not all of our retreats have been Chan retreats. John Crook was also authorised to teach Tibetan Mahamudra, and from time we have hosted outside teachers from other traditions. This page features reports from such retreats. These reports are published anonymously and may be lightly edited.
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Working with a Master
John Crook |Read more of: Working with a MasterWhat is it like for a lay practitioner to work with a master over a period of time? A single retreat provides an introductory experience but what if one persists through a series of such events? This would indeed be a requirement if the aim was to train in Chan. Training takes time but does it take one anywhere?
To assist those for whom this question may be relevant, I attempt to answer it…
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A Guestmaster's View
John Crook |Read more of: A Guestmaster's ViewThe role of guestmaster at a Chan retreat entails the responsibility for ensuring the comfort of the participants and visiting Master, the availability of necessary supplies and the organisation of affairs to ensure the even flow of the retreat programme. Together with Chief Cook and the Retreat Disciplinarian the work of the Guestmaster maintains the background quality of a retreat.
When I…
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