"I had come to the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, in the secluded hills of Marin County, to steady myself... the seven-day silent retreat focused on the four brahmavihāra: loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity."
"We also took a vow of 'noble silence,' agreeing that we would speak to no one but the teachers. The aim was to quiet the mind and cultivate compassion for ourselves and others."
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