Buddhist retreats Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Buddhist retreat?
A
A period of time spent away from everyday life in order to focus on meditation practice.
2
Q
What is the point of a retreat?
A
It gets away from the noise and complexity of modern life, in order to leave communally and deepen experience of yourself and world around you.
Also help deepen understanding of the dhamma
3
Q
What do they involve?
A
Meditation, talks, study groups, rituals, workshops