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literature review
Cognitive and Spiritual Benefits of Buddhist Retreats in Remote, Nature-Based Settings -
The spiritual benefits of a retreat in the Buddhist tradition have been well established scripturally and theologically but there is only a small, albeit growing body of contemporary research to identify the benefits from a Western scientific approach. Phenomenological studies have identified common themes experienced by Buddhist practitioners who have undertaken retreats. These include increased concentration, self-awareness, and emotional stability (Slagter, Lutz, Greischar, Francis, Nieuwenhuis, Davis, & Davidson, 2007). This study aims to explore and identify experiential patterns by coding and analyzing the reflections of a small number of retreatants.
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