[Jevan PMember]

Ivan,

How did the wondrous accident happen for you? At what stage? And how long did it take you to get to that stage?

[Jevan PMember]

Bakary,

That is the kind of information I am looking for. Thanks. Although I forget what Culadasa says about the big leaky bucket. Can you remind me?

[Jevan PMember]

Thanks Wiley. As I’ve said I’ve done a few retreats before. I didn’t think they were the hardest thing I’ve ever done, just the opposite. I found them amazingly beneficial. I’ve also been meditating 3-5 hours a day at home for the last few weeks.

But in general I complete agree with your assessment, at the retreats I went to it seemed at least half of the people had no idea what they got themselves into.

[Jevan PMember]

I’m not a raw beginner, I’ve been meditating on and off for about 10 years now. But per your definition, probably just fooling around. Maybe 20-30 minutes a couple times a week, with some periods of more sustained practiced and some of no practice. I would say I’m about stage 3 according to TMI (which is why I said from the beginning – It’s close enough). I’ve done a few retreats of a week long before, but am currently thinking of doing one for up to a few months. The reason I ask how long it will take to master the ten stages on retreat is because due to various logistics and life circumstances, I need to plan the length of my retreat in advance.

Obviously mileage will vary considerably. But it would be cool to hear the stories of others and their experiences on very long retreat if anyone here can share.

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