I have long been interested in the idea of going on a meditation retreat and spending some time away from it all. Ten years ago, and completely new to all of this, I decided to follow that desire and attended the Dhamma Dipa Vipassana Meditation Centre in Herefordshire, a Buddhist retreat in the heart of […]
Shambhala Buddhist Meditation Center in France — my experience
Land of Bliss Dechen Choling means “Land of Bliss”. This is where I had the pleasure of staying for a week on a Writing and Meditation Retreat at the Shambhala Buddhist Meditation Center in the forests and hills of Limoges, France. My sister, who is Buddhist and practices the Shambhala tradition (a tradition of meditation […]
Finding the right ashram in India for yoga and meditation
If you’re into yoga and meditation and you’d like to practise in India, then the process of finding the right teacher, guru or ashram in India can be a daunting process. Do you choose an ashram in India before you go or wait until you arrive in India? When does an ashram become a cult? […]
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