Preparing for a short self-guided meditation retreat

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Re: Preparing for a short self-guided meditation retreat

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mikenz66 wrote:Hi Retro,

You already have some great advice, especially from Venerable Appicchato, and I can't think of anything to add, so I'll just wish you a good retreat. :anjali:

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retrofuturist wrote:
Don’t have any expectations,
don’t want anything,
don’t be anxious, because
if these attitudes are in your mind,
it becomes difficult to meditate.
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Good luck with the retreat, it sounds like a great venture!
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Hijacking this thread for a bit...

Bhante, why do we bow to the monk THEN the Buddha statue on the way out? I was taught to always bow to the Buddha then the sangha. Did I learn wrong?

Good luck with the retreat Retro...may mindfulness be your constant companion :anjali:
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Re: Preparing for a short self-guided meditation retreat

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salmon wrote:Hijacking this thread for a bit...

Bhante, why do we bow to the monk THEN the Buddha statue on the way out? I was taught to always bow to the Buddha then the sangha. Did I learn wrong?
Hi salmon,

In Thailand, when entering, the Buddha first, then the Sangha (abbot/monk)...exiting, the Sangha first, then the Buddha...why?...couldn't tell you...but that's the MO here...and seemingly (to me) more respectful...

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Re: Preparing for a short self-guided meditation retreat

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appicchato wrote:
salmon wrote:Hijacking this thread for a bit...

Bhante, why do we bow to the monk THEN the Buddha statue on the way out? I was taught to always bow to the Buddha then the sangha. Did I learn wrong?
Hi salmon,

In Thailand, when entering, the Buddha first, then the Sangha (abbot/monk)...exiting, the Sangha first, then the Buddha...why?...couldn't tell you...but that's the MO here...and seemingly (to me) more respectful...

A
Namasakan Bhante,

It was a thai monk who taught us "Always Buddha First, Then Monks"...hence my confusion. :shrug:

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Greetings,

Thanks again for the comments and well-wishes.

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Retro. :)
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Greetings everyone,

Feel free to read about my trip at...

What Retro learned on retreat over the weekend
http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1461" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thank you everyone for your input.

:anjali:

Metta,
Retro. :)
"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."
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