Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I went to Vietnam to do a two week meditation retreat with Tibetan buddhist monk and teacher Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, but, it wasn't at all what I had hoped for.
I share my unfiltered experience from a Tibetan Buddhist meditation retreat led by Chokny Nyima Rinpoche. In this eye-opening video, I reveal the challenges I encountered, shedding light on the inauthentic aspects of the retreat and the disconnection between the teachings and the lived reality.
Despite the initial anticipation of spiritual growth, I discovered a retreat tainted by questionable organization, financial motives, and a gap between preaching and practicing. Join me as I navigate through the nuances of my discontent, sharing the valuable lessons I gleaned amidst the disappointment.
This video is not just a personal reflection but a critical examination of the authenticity within the spiritual community. Let's delve into the reality behind the serene facade and explore the deeper insights gained from an unexpected and challenging spiritual journey.
#SpiritualJourney #MeditationRetreat #AuthenticityInSpirituality
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00:00 intro
00:53 my experience
01:46 bad organization
03:50 misleading scholarship
05:09 silencing
06:03 too religious
06:30 donating money
07:53 performative spirituality
08:56 veganism & ethics
11:35 wllful ignorance
12:17 toxic buddhists
14:08 would I go again?
14:58 inauthentic practitioners
16:08 rant on religion
17:11 idolising your guru
18:42 conclusion
I went to Vietnam to do a two week meditation retreat with Tibetan buddhist monk and teacher Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, but, it wasn't at all what I had hoped for.
I share my unfiltered experience from a Tibetan Buddhist meditation retreat led by Chokny Nyima Rinpoche. In this eye-opening video, I reveal the challenges I encountered, shedding light on the inauthentic aspects of the retreat and the disconnection between the teachings and the lived reality.
Despite the initial anticipation of spiritual growth, I discovered a retreat tainted by questionable organization, financial motives, and a gap between preaching and practicing. Join me as I navigate through the nuances of my discontent, sharing the valuable lessons I gleaned amidst the disappointment.
This video is not just a personal reflection but a critical examination of the authenticity within the spiritual community. Let's delve into the reality behind the serene facade and explore the deeper insights gained from an unexpected and challenging spiritual journey.
#SpiritualJourney #MeditationRetreat #AuthenticityInSpirituality
🥀 Follow along
instagram.com/sagajohanna_
✨ Join our community on Patreon (weekly update and live calls)
patreon.com/SagaJohanna
00:00 intro
00:53 my experience
01:46 bad organization
03:50 misleading scholarship
05:09 silencing
06:03 too religious
06:30 donating money
07:53 performative spirituality
08:56 veganism & ethics
11:35 wllful ignorance
12:17 toxic buddhists
14:08 would I go again?
14:58 inauthentic practitioners
16:08 rant on religion
17:11 idolising your guru
18:42 conclusion
