Waking Up to Everyday Life
Although I have used the word ‘recovery’ throughout this website [and the Hungry Ghost booklet], I am increasingly uncomfortable with this term. The Buddhist universal characteristic of impermanence implies that there is nothing to recover; we are a work-in-progress; we cannot go backwards! It may be better to describe this process as ‘Life after Addictions’, or simply as ‘Awakening’ or […]
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Having left full-time employment and moved to live in Ireland, I am now open to invitations to teach Hungry Ghost retreats in 2021 and 2022. I would like to integrate any new teaching commitments into a mindful travel itinerary with my currently planned teaching and study commitments. With this in mind, I am particularly interested in – but not limited […]
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“I feel… more secure in sobriety. Planted some seeds towards self-forgiveness and being able to live easily with myself. I certainly learned more about causes of craving, and effective ways to practice forgiveness. I found it quite intensive and I was quite exhausted on some days. I learned a lot and am very glad I came. Group sharing is always good […]
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“The retreat did bring into focus some past events that I was able to look at again, but with a lesser degree of pain…more objective. I liked the retreat because it is a safe way of looking at issues that can hold people back in life, in a safe and supportive environment. The prayer flags are beautiful, cathartic and […]
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“I feel more at ease, I struggled with the retreat as there were many frustrations but that is something I am hopefully able to learn from this week with life-coaching. I really enjoyed the Dharma talks and it has inspired me to investigate further. Although meditation was a struggle I think I will find it a lot easier now.” […]
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A colourful story… www.thefix.com/content/man-vow-–-interview-vince-cullen For more about the unique approach to detoxification and recovery at Wat Thamkrabok in Thailand see – Wat Thamkrabok For more information about taking ‘Sajja’ beyond Wat Thamkrabok see – Sajja – A Practice for Transformation
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“Had hopes – I could go deeper in my personal growth experience with this retreat. I feel relaxed, my meditation is deeper and more serene. Aware that Buddhism is not my path to growth. I had high expectations that deeply moving insights would come. But this experience seems to be about ‘what is’ and cultivating positivity to ‘what is’ […]
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“I feel… A lot more relaxed about my addictions. I don’t feel the strong compulsions any more. I feel a small one after the thought but now I understand that my thoughts aren’t permanent, I choose to be kind to myself and can let it go.” [easymedia-slider-one med=”1474″] “I feel… Richer, feel excited. I liked this retreat because… It […]
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“I feel very certain that recovery is my path and that the sitting will only strengthen my resolve. By being present in the now and by staying in the present no matter how hard it may be physically or emotionally or mentally – it keeps me sober. The retreat was more than I’d hoped for and covered all the topics […]
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“I have another tool to add to my AA toolbox. I’ve been aware of mindfulness and loving-kindness the quite a while and now I have a deeper understanding of how this practice will enable me to find another level of peace and serenity.” [easymedia-slider-one med=”1316″] “I’m feeling lighter, and my mind feels cleared. I’m starting to understand […]
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