![]() ![]() I promised myself it’s only because I’m afraid it’ll get lost-I won’t use it. ![]() So, with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) impacting my health, it seemed like a worthwhile pursuit.Ĭheck-in volunteers locked away my phone and wallet. Vipassana practitioners can’t promise that their retreats are a cure for everything from heart disease to crime rates, but they do suggest it as a possibility. S.N Goenka, leader of the Vipassana Movement, started the practice to cure his migraines (and anger problems). But, for a chronically ill traveler like myself, the allure of better health is irresistible. Ten days at a silent retreat may not top every traveler’s wish list to Cambodia. Also on the list of banned activities: talking, making eye contact, reading, writing, listening to music, or masturbating. Walking is the only form of exercise allowed at the center. I turned from the meditation hall-a grand white building with a red tiled roof standing starkly against the squat dormitories of the center and took the forbidden candy back to my dorm. Signs of age were just starting to show around her eyes she smiled and walked away. Trying not to make eye contact, I glanced at her face. Did I start a beef at a silent retreat? Then her hand found mine, shoving something hard and crinkly into my palm. I’m a sweaty mess at the Vipassana Meditation Centre. There’s no way she didn’t see me coming down the wide path lined with fruit trees. A woman in a wide-brimmed hat walked into me, knocking my shoulder. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |