Reflections on a Silent Meditation Retreat: A Beginner ’s Perspective
International Journal of Transpersonal Studies 2009 DOI: 10.24972/ijts.2009.28.1.134 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Reflective essay Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Duration | 7 days |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Key points | The author, a meditation researcher and novice practitioner, describes his personal journey through a 7-day silent retreat, gaining insights into the practice and its potential relevance for his work. |
Abstract
This paper explores the experience of a silent meditation retreat from the perspective of a novice practitioner.The 7-day Scientist Meditation Retreat was held at the Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California.It was intended to provide meditation researchers an intensive silent retreat experience.The author shares his reflections throughout the retreat and concludes with some of the personal insights he gained.