Our community finds value in providing opportunities for those among us who have recently experienced a significant retreat to “think out loud” about the experience.  The benefits of these reviews are associated with the support of informed listeners, along with information about retreat sites and teachers.  The descriptions of the experience might inspire those listening to commit to a retreat.  During this talk, Mike spoke about the teachers, Guy and Sally Armstrong and their suggestions and training to foster clear knowledge of awareness, a very subtle quality of the mind usefully developed on the path to Awakening.

the unfortunate humming sound during parts of the talk come from a neighbor mowing their yard.

Here are the notes prepared for this talk:  Mike Maldonado 2025