Tag: buddhism

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  I Tried Zen Training at Kyoto Temple. It Was So Brutal That I Fainted

  June 28, 2025

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  I spent a few days at a Zen temple in Kyoto. I wanted to see what it would be like to step out of normal life for a bit to slow down, maybe learn something about myself. Here’s how it went.  What is Zen Monk Training? Why I Chose Zen Monk Training in Kyoto How Much…

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  Thinking of Doing Vipassana in Melbourne? Read This Guide First (with Honest Pros & Cons)

  June 13, 2025

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  Note: This post shares practical information about the 10-Day Vipassana Meditation Course by S.N. Goenka, including details about the Dhamma Aloka Centre and its facilities. If you’re interested in a more personal perspective, you can read my reflection on attending the course. What is Vipassana Meditation? Vipassana means “to see things as they really are.”…