In Retreat

I use Thich Nhat Hanh's books in ethics courses at Montana State University to stretch the minds of my generally conservative, traditional students. When I saw that Thich Nhat Hanh was offering a retreat in Colorado, I attended. The five-day retreat allowed me to witness Thich Nhat Hanh and his community of nuns and monks in action. It also provided me with ample time to ponder the phenomenon of human belief and practice. I learned much to share with students, such as the art of eating silent meals and the practice of hugging meditation. But I also learned a great deal from the imperfections and shortcomings that I encountered at this mindfulness retreat.