"The Retreat Lesson" by Jacob Lynn

When the retreat came I was ready to go. I had been waiting all year for the opportunity and the timing was perfect. With each retreat measurable and beneficial changes are apparent, and this one was similar in that respect. Namely, fatigue fades with each and an increase of focus. With this retreat, however, I was reminded of the greed, anger, and ignorance that is left to be removed as my mind became more and more clear. The final lesson was having to leave after the seven days to return and share with others, to practice the Mahayana Way!