Bodh Gaya - where the Buddha gained Enlightenment. My own Retreat...

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November 17th 2009

Published: November 20th 2009

Having already done an Intro to Buddhism course, I decided to stay at the Root Institute and do my own little retreat. Lots of reading and meditation. Generally a wonderful place to be. The most spiritual place for Buddhists in the world. A real mix of Buddhists. And plenty of hassling Indians thrown in. Just kidding...maybe I want a rickshaw and can't walk anywhere? Have a bicycle and the Institute is silent so it's a wonderful escape.

Will then return to IVCS on 28th Nov for 2 weeks or so.

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24th November 2009

Tim
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Enjoy. Do a kora walk round some stupas on me! Tim.

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