A week in silence may sound like a dream to anyone drained by the constant stimulation of modern life. But the reality of a silent retreat can be far from what you might imagine. Beyond the immediate ...

There is a book by MIT researcher Sherry Turkle called Alone Together. It is about technology, about how our devices leave us ...

The first time I ever went on a silent meditation retreat, 11 years ago, I thought I had entered the zombie apocalypse. After arriving and having dinner with my fellow retreatants, we went into ...

“I gave my watches away—ain’t got no time for that!” This mantra hummed in the back of my mind every time I craved my phone, a book, or even a pen—anything that allowed me to escape into communication ...

A heartbroken mother has emotionally recounted how her 22-year-old “free spirit” daughter killed herself during an intensive 10-day meditation retreat — and is warning others about the potential ...

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The season when leaves fall is when everyone becomes a philosopher. It’s a good time to leave the noise-filled city, savor solitude, and become a “thinking reed.” Coincidentally, “silent travel” is in ...

Yom Kippur is a day many Jews associate with dread and cynicism. Until recently, I was one of them. On top of harshly judging your questionable life choices, you’re expected to fast for 25 hours while ...

Crises call for action, and the COVID-19 crisis has triggered global action, much of it motivated by alarm, fear, and the dread of uncertainty. But what about the individual person who feels afraid ...

Many people are choosing shorter meditation practices now because they feel more realistic for everyday life. A 15-minute routine feels manageable on busy days.