Buddhist retreat

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A Buddhist retreat is a period of withdrawal from daily life for meditation, study, and spiritual practice.

Retreats range from a single day to months or years, held at monasteries, retreat centers, or secluded locations.

Participants typically follow a structured schedule of sitting meditation, walking meditation, and teachings: She's doing a ten-day silent Buddhist retreat in the mountains.

The practice emphasizes stepping back from ordinary concerns to deepen awareness and insight.

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