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Oct 29, 2020
Martin Goodson

Zen Bites #4:Meditational Retreats

Why do them and what are they for?

Jamie and Martin discuss the importance of this element of spiritual training, along with a few things to consider if you want to go on one.

Retreat

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In this episode Jamie and Martin discuss the construct of a meditational retreat, both in general terms as well as from their own personal experience.

Discussion includes; what a retreat is, why one would attend, the importance of silence, keeping to a time schedule and the transformational effect this has on our inner life.

Meditation Retreats

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