When I stayed at Monastery of Christ in the Desert recently, the word "silence" took on a new meaning. It was cold. There was quiet. People ate in silence. My room was silent. The cold was extra-silent. After evening vespers, and the Nature walk back to my room, with a dark night sky, and darkness … Continue reading Depth of Silence and Retreat Tips from a Benedictine Monastery
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Visit to Upaya Zen Center Santa Fe
Late October 2021 was my second visit to the Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe. Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, access inside any of the buildings was not allowed. It was a stunningly beautiful fall day and I walked the grounds for a half hour. I had a chance encounter with one lovely female resident. … Continue reading Visit to Upaya Zen Center Santa Fe
A Reading List of Books Spotted at the Snowmass Benedictine Library
The following list of books sparked my interest during a stay at the Snowmass Benedictine Retreat Center. After I checked out from my room, I spent enough time to peruse their entire library of books, noting the ones I thought I'd be drawn to at this stage of my journey. This list doesn't include … Continue reading A Reading List of Books Spotted at the Snowmass Benedictine Library
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