Sufi Principles of Meditation 12 Retreat and Seclusion

All meditative traditions emphasize the necessity of spiritual retreat: temporarily leaving behind the distractions of modern society to cultivate a rich internal life. This is with the express purpose of developing enough stability of concentration and clarity of perception so as to effectively deal with the problem of suffering. Through studying and applying effective techniques and the principles of meditation, the practitioner learns how to refine and perfect their spirituality.

Resources and References:

https://chicagognosis.org/lectures/retreat-and-seclusion