10 day Vipassana Meditation Retreat
The 10 day vipassana meditation retreat was very good. It was down at the International Meditation Centre in Heddington. It’s the second one I’ve done at that place, and this time was even better. Some amazing experiences, what I felt were some deep insights, and what I can only describe as a profound shift in my world… Read more
The GratitudeLog.com - tell someone how much you appreciate them
Mike Reining, a nice guy I met a couple of years ago, has started something quite special, inspiring and positive. It’s called the GratitudeLog. Like most great ideas, it’s simple. Each day, you write a short log entry of what you are grateful for. It gets you thinking, and it gets your mind into a place of gratitude - a very powerful place. Read more
$30 for 60 seconds work
My friend Ralph, a complete self proclaimed computer ‘Luddite’, came round to see me the other day. “So how does all this internet stuff work then?” he asked..
Hmm, I thought - how can you explain the internet in a few minutes.. Well, it’s like this I began.. people want information, in fact they’re very willing to pay for it if it’s good information. The trick is to do the dating thing - match the information they want up to the people who want it. Here.. like this I said.. Read more
Sunday morning..
This place is beautiful, a six mile run around the local countryside this morning was great. Rolling hills, quiet roads through hamlets, views over woods, lakes, frosty fields and sheep 
Sessions look to be 07:30, 10:30, 16:30 and 19:30 - no crazy early morning wake-up!
This is a Buddhist meditation retreat, and I admit to knowing nothing about buddhism. Apparently, Buddha gave different teachings to suit different people and their individual circumstances/views/current awareness. 84,000 of them in all. Read more
Day 0 - Arrived, and start tomorrow..
Well I’m here - http://www.madhyamaka.org/ and although I arrived later than expected, they had saved me a lovely home cooked meal.. and there were lots of hugs.. what a great start! - so kind..
I’m not sure of the routine yet, but it looks as though there are four sessions per day, much silence, and lots of time to contemplate and apply the meditations.. something about sessions at 4:30 and 7:30.. yikes.. hope that’s not 04:30 in the morning.. Read more
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