Retreat Reports: Western Zen Retreat

We publish selections from retreat reports written after Western Chan Fellowship retreats, to illustrate the range of experiences people go through as they investigate themselves in silent meditation. These reports are printed anonymously and may be lightly edited.

Fixing the Separator

Calligraphy for the character Chan

Before setting off on my journey to the retreat I was looking forward to the train journey and to a few hours walking before arriving at the…

Western Chan Fellowship CIO

Categories: 2004 , Western Zen Retreat Reports , Anon

Finding the Fullness of Myself

Calligraphy for the character Chan

I arrived at Maenllwyd with a willingness to open to the fullness of my experience, and to be present with that which I regarded as difficult or…

Western Chan Fellowship CIO

Categories: 2004 , Western Zen Retreat Reports , Anon

What's This?

Calligraphy for the character Chan

Since attending the WZR at Pinebush (2004) I have been listening to tapes of John's talks frequently while driving. Earlier today, driving along and…

Western Chan Fellowship CIO

Categories: 2004 , Anon , Western Zen Retreat Reports

Silence, Koans, Gongs and Incense

Statue of Buddha on window ledge with meditator behind

Holidays are a complete waste of time!

That's a bit harsh, but you know what I mean. Two days back at work, and where did that wonderful, relaxed…

Western Chan Fellowship CIO

Categories: 2004 , Western Zen Retreat Reports , Others

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