I attended the Naikan retreat in April at the Jodo Shinshu Center (JSC) in Berkeley, California, and my life has been altered in numerous ways because of it. I am still digesting the experience, so bear with me as I try to articulate it. As a mental health therapist, I expected to simply learn about the practice and gain extra tools to support my clients. Instead, what happened was a profound shift in how I view the world, myself, and my support systems. It has deepened my gratitude for...