A friend of a friend I know once went on this three day buddhist retreat type thing where you stayed in the place and couldn't talk the whole time. It was free (or donation-based) and he had said it was such an englightening experience. I've been searching and doing research and can't seem to find any neat buddhist retreats like this anywhere! Does anyone know of anything similar to this kind of thing in California (preferably southern)? If anyone can give me a website or guide me in the right direction on this subject, please respond! Thank you so much!!
Vipassana retreats. There should be many in California. I can't vouch for any such center but here's one. http://www.mahavana.dhamma.org/
Yes they organize 10 day retreats all over the world and they are totally free of charge. A few of my friends joined these retreats, it is really great. http://www.dhamma.org/
check out the ads in the magazine www.tricycle.com (& click on some of the links & stuff at their website...)
