I, too went to this year's retreat and loved it. This was my second year. I returned because the first year was so powerful for me. This year was equally powerful in different ways. I had a comparison point this year that I didn't have last year. I also had the opportunity to see folks I had met and interacted with at the retreat and really enjoyed talking about changes in our lives that had occurred over the past year.
The concentrated time with Master Lin is well worth the cost of the retreat. Just to be in his presence is joyful and healing. His love and his presence is tangible thoughout the week in every part of the building.
The interaction time with the Teaching Assistants and their presence was a powerful experience for me. I often found when I sat near a teaching assistant or a returning retreater my meditations were enhanced.
I found being able to interact and talk with retreat participants gave me ideas for further practice, affirmed what I was doing, or simply brought about connections that were powerful for me.
Aloha
Nickie
