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Cheese, In terms of the model, I think the end point is not that you find yourself no longer in a world of people and objects, but that you do not experience these as separate “things. Rather, each contains its own subjectivity and is a unique, perfect and essential part of a beautiful, harmonious whole.

Because you no longer experience the…[Read more]

Of course, I meant to say that it is imperative that you do NOT use a schedule like this to reinforce the ego.

Hello, I am not an authorized teacher, but I have done many solo and group retreats with Culadasa. I agree with all the advice Michael and others have given you. I would only add two thoughts from my own experience. If you are an advanced meditator and have a healthy, well-functioning ego, then cracking through the illusory walls of the…[Read more]