Bill,
By all means, go on retreat. Don't settle for less than 7 days, because it
takes most folks at least three days simply to settle-in. It's only natural.
Same thing with Hiking.
After about Day 3 or 4, things become sweet. Opinion is divided as to which
day is the hardest day, but it's around Day 2 or 3, for most. Stick it out,
past that, and you'll thank us for the encouragement. I'm not saying it's easy!
Weekend retreats give you all the pain with none of the benefit(s). Avoid them
until much later, or never.
The price or cost per month for membership in that group should show that it is
not legit(imate). I think they should be exposed as frauds, even if the
teacher carries transmission from a genuine teacher. Money is not the aim of
zen teaching. Or, it shouldn't be. A teacher needs something to live on, but
$13 US per DAY from each member is simply Astronomical, ...and I know because I
am an Astronomer.
Run! Surely, that town has been scoured by hurricanes regularly, but that is
no excuse for Extortion from Sangha members. Something is rotten in the State
of Louisiana. Or, something wicked from that way comes!
Strong practice!, no matter how you bring it about. Cheers!
--Joe / Arizona
> William Rintala <brintala@...> wrote:
>
> I am a perpetual beginner when it comes to meditation.
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