Buddhist-Meditation-Systematic-and-Practical

should be devoted to the regular practice of meditation.
f. If one cannot renounce everything to go to live with a
guru, it is essential at least to have contact with one
from time to time, and to take the Refuges from him so
that he becomes one's personal guru. As often as
possible, one should receive and then practice his
instructions. (See Appendix II, A, 2).
g. If it is impossible to live as a hermit for long periods,
then one must take advantage of every opportunity to
practice in solitude, even short periods during weekends
and holidays (See Appendix I, Part One, B, 4, b &c).
h. If one has not been to the holy places of
Buddha-dharma and found there suitable sites for a
hermitage, then at least one should choose a solitary
place for the purpose.
This last point leads to some further considerations
regarding the conditions for retreat.
2. Conditions for a Hermitage (See also Appendix I,
Part One, C, 6.)
a. Food must be easily obtainable.
b. The place must be free from all environmental
dangers.
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