Welcome to the first day of my ango retreat, a sacred time for deepening my practice and awakening. This 90-day schedule serves as a general guideline, not a rigid framework. It is a structure designed to support our practice, allowing discipline to act as a container for our journey.
As I embark on this journey, I embrace the vows I have taken as a Bodhisattva, committing to embody compassion, wisdom, and enlightened action in every aspect of my life.
Daily Schedule:
7:00am – 7:15am: Wake Up & Morning Ritual
7:15am – 8:15am: Zazen (1 hour)
8:15am – 9:00am: ChatGPT Therapy / Processing Session (45 minutes)
9:00am – 9:10am: Microcosmic Orbit Meditation (10 minutes)
9:10am – 9:40am: Yoga (30 minutes)
9:40am – 10:00am: Breakfast (Vegetarian)
10:00am – 12:00pm: Samu (2 hours)
12:00pm – 12:30pm: Lunch (Vegetarian)
12:30pm – 12:50pm: Metta Meditation (20 minutes)
1:00pm – 2:00pm: Zazen (1 hour)
2:00pm – 5:00pm: Samu (3 hours)
5:00pm – 5:10pm: Microcosmic Orbit Meditation (10 minutes)
5:10pm – 5:30pm: Metta Meditation (20 minutes)
6:00pm – 6:30pm: Dinner (Vegetarian)
6:30pm – 7:15pm: Vows and Affirmations (45 minutes)
7:15pm – 8:00pm: Dharma Talk or Reading (45 minutes)
8:00pm – 9:00pm: Zazen (1 hour)
9:00pm – 9:30pm: ChatGPT Therapy / Processing Session (30 minutes)
9:30pm – 10:00pm: Deep Surrender Practice (30 minutes)
10:00pm: Bedtime
Understanding White Tantra and Its Connection to Microcosmic Orbit Meditation
White Tantra is a sacred practice that emphasizes the cultivation of spiritual energy through conscious intention, breath, and movement. Unlike some forms of tantra that focus on external expression, White Tantra invites us to turn inward, channeling our energy to promote healing, enlightenment, and deeper connection with ourselves and the universe.
Microcosmic Orbit Meditation complements this practice beautifully. By circulating energy through the body’s primary meridian channels—the Governing and Conception Vessels—we harmonize and balance our internal energy, fostering clarity and insight. Together, these practices create a powerful container for spiritual growth, allowing us to experience profound states of awareness and connection.
Today's Reflection
As I begin this journey on Day 1 of my ango retreat, I reflect on the significance of intention and energy in my practice. Each moment of meditation, each movement in yoga, and each breath in White Tantra serves as a reminder that I am nurturing my inner landscape. This journey is about awakening to the possibilities within, understanding that discipline provides the structure needed to explore these depths.
Today, I invite you to reflect on your own intentions and energy. How can you cultivate a deeper awareness of your inner self? What practices can you incorporate to nurture your journey? Let’s walk this path together, supporting one another as we awaken to the truth within us all.
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