Hi Individualappicchato wrote:Forgot to mention the Bhavana Society and Bhante G...top notch...again, not too far from you...check 'em out...http://www.bhavanasociety.org/retreats/
Washington Buddhist Vihara has weekly meditation, recommends and is affiliated with the Bhavana Society.
Nice talk on meditation at this link.
A Goenka retreat will have a certain intensity as you know but remember, they are usually free of charge and one can always leave.
There is no harm in leaving and only benefit in staying.
Bhavana Society sounds balanced.
Best wishes
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