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Introducing Untold: The Retreat
Jan 23, 2024
The podcast explores the intense experiences people go through during Goenka meditation retreats, including feelings of terror and a break with reality.
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- Participants in meditation retreats may experience physical discomfort and intense emotional distress.
- Meditation retreats offer an opportunity for profound personal growth and introspective journeys.
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Challenges and Suffering in Meditation Retreats
In this podcast episode, the challenges and sufferings experienced during meditation retreats are explored. Participants in these retreats may endure physical discomfort such as back and knee pain, as well as hunger, during extended periods of sitting meditation. Some individuals may even experience intense emotional and psychological distress, including a sense of terror or a break with reality. Despite these difficulties, leaving the retreat is discouraged. The episode highlights the potential for profound transformation and personal growth that can be achieved through enduring these hardships.
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