Pariyatti

Story 96 from 'A Lifetime Doing Nothing' by Ian McCrorie. My teacher in India eventually attracted so many students that he began to appoint assistants to lead retreats on their own. I began assisting him in 1996 and soon was made a senior assistant teacher. I led ten-day retreats throughout Canada, the United States, England, Myanmar, and India. I especially enjoyed addressing the many issues my students faced, most of whom were dealing with the daily shock of seeing into the skittishness of their minds for the first time. I was on a mission to spread the teachings, I had status and prestige within the community of meditators, and my personal practice was strong. How my life had changed!... narrated by Ian McCrorie 2023 5 minutes 54 seconds Listen to Streaming Audio Your browser does not support the audio element. Download Audio (3.3MB)