MEDITATION RETREATS

Whether you want something spiritual, silent, light-hearted or laid-back, there’s a meditation retreat for you

FOR THE DEEP THINKER Zenways, set up by Daizan Skinner (a scientist turned Zen master), offers three-night Zen intensive retreats in venues around the UK. The retreat focuses on the question ‘Who am I?’ with the promise that anyone (regardless of whether you have ever meditated before) may achieve ‘enlightenment’ – yes, in one weekend! Hardcore and hard work but hugely worthwhile.zenways.org FOR THE SILENT STOIC Ten-day silent meditation retreats at the Wat Suan Mokkh International Dharma Hermitage in Thailand take no prisoners. Wake-up is at 4am after a night spent sleeping on a straw mat with a wooden ‘pillow’. ‘Live plainly, aim high’ is the mantra and, alongside meditation, you are introduced to other aspects of Buddhism. Best for experienced meditators.suanmokkh-idh.org FOR THE RESTLESS MEDITATOR Not sure you can hack just sitting? Spiritual leader…

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The Simple Things (Digital) - 1 Issue, September 2016 - Issue 51

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