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For yet another sense of this term, see Survivalism . The term retreat has several related meanings, all of which have in common the notion of safety or temporarily removing oneself from one's usual environment. AS USED BY RELIGIOUS GROUPS A ''retreat'' is generally a time of solitude, Prayer , or Meditation conducted in a remote location, either privately, or at a retreat centre such as a Monastery . Regular retreats are considered essential in Buddhism , and they are also popular in many Christian churches, including Evangelical Protestant s, Roman Catholic s and Anglican s. Depending on the religion's particular understanding and emphasis, a retreat may be a solitary event, or a group gathering. Some retreats are held in Silence , and on others there may be a great deal of conversation, depending on the understanding and accepted practices of the host facility and/or the participant(s). ONLINE RESOURCES
FURTHER READING Stafford Whiteaker, ''The Good Retreat Guide'', ISBN 1844132285 |
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