<p>The Buddha, according to tradition, sat under the bodhi tree for 7 days without moving. Source:<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhi_Tree" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhi_Tree</a>.
He had practiced with other teachers before this though.</p>

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2017-03-23T09:56:42.583Z
Thomas Schulte
<p>Live in the present moment as long as possible. That is the way. Don't bear the future burden. Like driving a vehicle. Cut down thinking. Study following links well before start.<br>
<a href="http://www.nissarana.lk/audio-and-publications/publications-english/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://www.nissarana.lk/audio-and-publications/publications-english/</a><br>
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wwwDOTyoutubeDOTcom/watch?v=LEIUpGmmEGQ</p>

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2017-04-07T22:24:43.643Z
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A Sri Lankan Yogi
<p>I am planning to do an intense home retreat, of 2-3 months -- just like a ven. Mahasi Sayadaw retreat: which means 1 hour walking, 1 hour sitting, all day long, short sleep, repeat.</p>

<p>The thing is, to do a long intense retreat in this tradition (ven. Ajhan Tong Sirimangalo technique, to be specific), I think you need a teacher.</p>

<p>Is there a way I can do a retreat alone at home, with some other technique maybe?  </p>

<p>I would like as much advice from as much people here -- in case they know of ways to do a home-alone <em>intense</em> retreat -- without a teacher.</p>

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2017-03-22T02:26:24.150Z
Do you need to do this with other people?
Or
Do you need to do this solitary?
SarathW
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2017-03-22T02:48:45.890Z
Im doing it alone at home - though if i get someone to guide me it can be better i think  - and if i find a teacher to guide me than that would be better
breath
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2017-03-23T20:14:54.647Z
similar: https://buddhism.stackexchange.com/questions/18209/any-tips-on-creating-a-stay-at-home-retreat/18212#18212
OidaOudenEidos
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thank you -  i did saw that and thats why i emphesized in this question that its an intense home retreat in difference to what seems that people answered that question
breath
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How to do an intense home retreat?
# How to do an intense home retreat?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-03-22)

I am planning to do an intense home retreat, of 2-3 months -- just like a ven. Mahasi Sayadaw retreat: which means 1 hour walking, 1 hour sitting, all day long, short sleep, repeat.

The thing is, to do a long intense retreat in this tradition (ven. Ajhan Tong Sirimangalo technique, to be specific), I think you need a teacher.

Is there a way I can do a retreat alone at home, with some other technique maybe?

I would like as much advice from as much people here -- in case they know of ways to do a home-alone *intense* retreat -- without a teacher.

**Tags:** personal-practice, retreat

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Do you need to do this with other people? Or Do you need to do this solitary?  
> **username_0**: Im doing it alone at home - though if i get someone to guide me it can be better i think  - and if i find a teacher to guide me than that would be better  
> **username_2**: similar: https://buddhism.stackexchange.com/questions/18209/any-tips-on-creating-a-stay-at-home-retreat/18212#18212  
> **username_0**: thank you -  i did saw that and thats why i emphesized in this question that its an intense home retreat in difference to what seems that people answered that question  

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_3 on 2017-03-23. Score: 1

The Buddha, according to tradition, sat under the bodhi tree for 7 days without moving. Source:<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhi_Tree>.
He had practiced with other teachers before this though.


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### Answer by username_4 on 2017-04-07. Score: 0

Live in the present moment as long as possible. That is the way. Don't bear the future burden. Like driving a vehicle. Cut down thinking. Study following links well before start.  
<http://www.nissarana.lk/audio-and-publications/publications-english/>  
<http://www.nissarana.lk/file_manager/browseCollections.php?CGroup=2>
wwwDOTyoutubeDOTcom/watch?v=LEIUpGmmEGQ


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