Silence Retreats
I'm very curious about these as I'm curious what a week of not being able to talk will be like. I'm told that there are some that are Christian based, with monks that guide your silence. I don't want to do any that are not Christian, because I take my faith very seriously.
Anyone try these? Would you recommend them?
Meditation and sensory deprivation float tanks are another way to micro-dose the overall experience. The idea is to turn your brain off from circulating thought patterns and rumination, like power cycling a computer
I’ve done a few Vipassanas in the SN Goenka tradition … highly recommend as the meditation practice you come away with is life changing https://mahavana.dhamma.org/vipassana/
Not yet, #[1],
But if you find a good one, would you please let me know? I'm thinking of sending my wife...😜😂🤣
Why? Are non Christian faiths inferior or evil? Take a hike! Your mind has been colonized by the white man and culture erased. Asian culture is inferior? Evil? Cultural appropriation and theft. GTFO.
When they brainwash you their heroes become yours and your heroes are painted as useless. Their names become your names and your names are considered inferior, what is wrong with Korean names? Korean names are evil? Ever see a white man with a Korean name? Their places become your holy places. You bow and defer to them and their culture. The faith and culture of your ancestors is evil? Ridiculous.
If your mind had been colonized you can never know true freedom.
Blocked.
What does shutting up for a week have to do with religion?
the mind is veil
silence is a gateway to your soul/god/God
Why would it matter if it was Christian or not?
A little differently here…..I take 7-10 day solo trips deep into the backcountry. Sets the circadian rhythm with the benefits of silence.
Great to hear you take your faith so seriously. It’s an encouragement to hear that. I had a buddy do a vow of silence in college (Christian college) and it was really eye opening for him about knowing himself better. Excited to hear how it goes for you!
If you look into the esoteric aspects of christianity it shares alot of things teached in buddhism.
You should be fine with a universal one, not necesarry influenced by either religion I'd say.
And let the antichrists here shout into the void, ignore them
I think a week of not talking can put some strain on human sanity. For most people, a few days should be good.
https://danlawton.substack.com/p/when-buddhism-goes-bad?utm_source=pocket_mylist
Yes, but never that long. In college it was 3-4 hours as part of Intervarsity. Definitely a good experience and would recommend working up to a day.
I’ve done a 10 day Vipassana silent retreat guided by a monk. Ancient Indian, rediscovered by Buddha. Beautiful location up in the hills away from the city. Highly recommend. Experiencing both the discomfort and comfort in silence is special.
There is a strong Christian tradition of silent retreats that go back to the Desert Fathers: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_Fathers
Also Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Societas Jesu (Jesuit Society) developed silent retreats which are excellent for exploring your own inner motifs and desires.
I'm confident that you'll find something suitable for you! 👍🏻
One friend of mine loves this event in Minnesota:
