buddha girl

I just returned from my 3 day vipassana...have to say the 3 days was just a beginning...next time I will plan ahead to stay longer...my teacher the abbott was such a beautiful happy monk with so much wisdom and kindness and always with a smile on his face and love pouring from him...he showed me 4 types of meditation to take with me when I return home...I would love to share with anyone that is interested...my day started at 5am where I would practice in my room then join my fellow students for a quiet and mindful breakfast filled with yummy veggie food and lots of chewing and reflection...then a dharma talk from our teacher...for a monk this guy was hilarious he had us in stitches with his buddhist parables...he could do stand up...after this we were to go on our own till lunch to practice our meditation...that were many beautiful places to go gardens, courtyards, hillsides... we were on a mountain so the view was amazing...then lunch at 11...that was the last meal of the day...we chanted at lunch about the mindfulness of food and not overeating... then after meetings with teacher to discuss our progress and get our next instruction for meditation...teacher reminded me that my home is in my heart...knowing knowing knowing... and to practice metta-loving kindness...dissolving anger, worry and sadness my goal...so far this is the highlight of my journey...I love you all