"The Big Silence" - did anyone watch it?

[wisteriawoman]

Has anyone seen "The Big Silence"? on BBC2 - if you haven't check it on BBC iplayer. Basically here's the synopsis:

"Abbot Christopher Jamison, a Benedictine monk, believes that he can teach five ordinary people the value of silent meditation, so they can make it part of their everyday lives."

It's a 3 part series and the final programme is this Friday - if you get a mo it's really worth watching. Also, here's the website - www.growingintosilence.com/ and there's a book you can buy which teaches people how to "enter the silence".

Certainly the programme is of interest to anyone of any faith or none. WOuld love to know what others think.... if you ever saw "The Monastery" a few years ago then its the same idea.

Hey Miff - you're just boasting that you manage an hour of silence. I thought I was good by turning off Radio4 whilst I was in the car and getting some silence that way.
But an hour can only be dreamt of.

BTW the Worth Abbey website has some interesting retreats if anyone is interested.
WW

I read about the program on this thread yesterday, and have spent today watching all 3 episodes one after another (they are on YouTube). I have always loved silence and solitude, so it was really interesting.

Wonderful stuff. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

Miffster - I just completed a meditation course. I found that when we did meditations, it would be easier for me to physically find a space away from people in the class, and most people did this.

As a 'novice', can anyone confirm though whether meditation is supposed to be easy whatever the surroundings?

No deludedfool, it isn't easy whatever the surroundings. Its possible to get better at it though, with practice, and to find ways of helping you find that inner peace in certain circumstances. I still struggle with ticking clocks though!

Dingdong - I will have to watch The Big Silence on Youtube or wherever it now is still viewable. I found people falling asleep very distracting in my class, especially the snoring!!!!

It is being repeated in the early hours of the morning. Episode 2 was on at 3.10am today. Not sure when episode 3 is on.