The Practice of Solitary Retreats
Spending periods of time on retreat, and on retreat alone, has been a spiritually beneficial practice since the Buddha first began teaching the path to awakening. Not always an easy practice to be alone with your own thoughts, feelings, and inner resources, the practice of solitary retreat also offers unique opportunity for the natural unfolding of your spiritual practice. Here are some tips and readings to get you started.
Getting Started
What to do on solitary retreat
The value of spending time alone
Bush safety: suggestions for safe bush walking
How to prepare for your solitary retreat
Readings to Inspire Retreat
A year on solitary retreat at Sudarshanaloka
Personal Reflections from Solitary Retreat
Anapanasati in the bush by Geoff Walker
Experience yourself differently by Erica Law
Afternoons in the bush, mornings for meditation and study by Ratnavyuha
Online Meditation and Buddhism Resources
Free Buddhist Audio: download Buddhist dharma talks or meditation instructions