Back home

Just back from a 10-day intensive practice (also known as "retreat", perhaps an unfortunate term, since it refers only to external conditions, and not even that, since now we also have "urban retreats"). But yes, I was on a secluded ranch, in relative solitude with a small group of people, practicing more or less constantly from 5.30 AM to 10.00 PM. Practice was varied and intense, mostly in Shingon Buddhist meditation and mantra recitation. It will take a few days to get back on track.