NOTE: this website is now archived for information and enjoyment. it is currently managed by Marion. BUY the BOOK Our society is not a restful and peaceful and regenerative and sustainable place. Stupidity is rampant. a darkroom retreat environment plus one enthusiastic adventurer i.e. ourselves, is a winning combination. we might just emerge from our … Continue reading
An Abbreviated Phenomenological Diary
Appendix: An Abbreviated Phenomenological Diary from the book “The Opening of Vision: Nihilism and the Postmodern Situation 22 Jun 1988 by David Michael Levin read the pdf source An extract from the Appendix On August 20, 1986, I went into Dark Retreat at Tsegyelgar, the Dzogchen community center in Conway, Massachusettes. After dark, I entered … Continue reading
Marek Malůš – Float Conference 2015
i really love this talk by Marek. it is brilliant. wonderful. i am a fan. Marek Malůš is a researcher from the Czech Republic that has been focusing on Chamber REST, or as it’s known in the Czech Republic, Dark Therapy. Chamber REST involves spending long periods of time (several weeks) in isolation in a … Continue reading
Chamma Ling Bon Tradition: Crestone Colorado
source Our Cabins, we have been told, are very well designed and comfortable, and provide all amenities. One retreatant called them “the Cadillac” of retreat cabins. The cabins are beautifully finished with hardwoods and Southwestern stucco exteriors. All have porches, views and can be converted into a sealed, dark retreat. Many very well known Teachers, … Continue reading
What Trauma? Who? Me?
i thought any trauma i might have experienced was probably trivial … and not worth worrying about …. best to “get on with life” that’s what most of us do isn’t it? an important extract from the book …. first chapter, under “capacity” Two influences affect capacity significantly: profound rest (positively) and major trauma (negatively). … Continue reading
My 5 Day Retreat in Guatemala…
About three years ago, I discovered Dark Room retreating while surfing one day on YouTube. I was immediately fascinated and a little apprehensive about the possibility of doing such a retreat, but gradually found myself inexorably pulled toward it. I’ve been practicing Spirituality for 40 or so years now and have passed many milestones on … Continue reading
Our Research Conclusions
Our Research Conclusions (some, if not all): the tendency for darkroom is a cross-cultural activity spanning eons all darkroom retreats are not created equally darkness rests amongst the broadly-accepted essentials of natural hygiene (herbert shelton) vitality: sunshine, air, water, food, sleep, movement, rest. even though the urge for darkness might sound weird, it isn’t we … Continue reading
