Retreat Reports: Silent Illumination Retreat
We publish selections from retreat reports written after Western Chan Fellowship retreats, to illustrate the range of experiences people go through as they investigate themselves in silent meditation. These reports are printed anonymously and may be lightly edited.
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A Chinese in Wales
Anonymous |Read more of: A Chinese in WalesWhen the plane began to descend on Heathrow I was wondering how I should explain to the immigration officer the purpose of my trip to the UK. Would he feel it strange that a Chinese living in Hong Kong should have come to the UK for a Chan retreat? Would he be suspicious of my words?
For several years I have been looking for an opportunity to receive authentic training in Chan meditation which I…
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Joy and Silence
Anonymous |Read more of: Joy and SilenceI have practised for quite a number of years, receiving help from various people in different traditions. My practice has tended to be erratic, never very strong or sustained - though I might sit every day. Sometimes it has just been half-hearted, but my main problem has been doubting the worth of the practice, and more importantly doubting my own ability to practice fully or make any real…
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