silentmeditation

Returning from a 3-day silent meditation retreat, I found myself reflecting on how my previous 10-day Vipassana retreat had sparked a profound journey of personal and spiritual self-discovery. The 3-day retreat, however, proved to be more challenging than I'd anticipated, shattering my initial assumption that it would be easier than the 10-day one. The knowledge I gained from these experiences revamped my understanding of meditation and its role in personal development, compelling me to share these insights with you.

In this candid and introspective episode, I detail the moments of clarity and life-changing realisations I had during the retreat, including a surprising revelation about the future direction of Personal Development Mastery podcast. I also delve into the struggle of maintaining momentum with Vipassana meditation after the retreat and the lessons I learned from this. For those curious about Vipassana, I discuss the technique and its transformative potential. So, join me as we explore the profound impact of silent meditation retreats on personal development and spiritual evolution.

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𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗦:

Listen to the episode about my 10-day silent meditation retreat experience (#267):

https://bit.ly/pdm_267

Vipassana website: 

https://www.dhamma.org/

Get your free copy of my first book:

https://agikeramidas.com/88

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This is a special episode where I share with you my experience and insights after doing a 10-day silent meditation retreat - my first Vipassana meditation retreat.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:⁣

* What is Vipassana meditation?

* The 3 reasons why I decided to do a 10-day silent retreat

* The art of living

* The day-to-day schedule

* A roller coaster of difficult and wonderful days

* My insights and my realisations

* What next?

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲:

“The word Vipassana means to see things as they really are. And as a meditation technique it is a process of mental purification through self-observation.”

𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:⁣

Vipassana website: https://www.dhamma.org/

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𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁:⁣

I am Agi Keramidas, a podcaster, mentor, and knowledge broker. My mission is to inspire others to grow, stand out, and take action toward the next level of their lives. Visit my website: AgiKeramidas.com⁣

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