Looking back to last year's grad apps, realizing that describing retreat experiences probably freaked out the philosophy admissions committees and may have led to less-than-ideal offers. Wondering if religious studies may be more sympathetic? Possibly, but still safer to edit...
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Replying to @NoaidiX
1:2 It was the 1980's, but when I first applied to doctoral studies in comparative religion, I was straightforward about my engagement with contemplative practices. I was turned down. I got a masters in theology elsewhere, and then re-applied two years later.
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Replying to @bodhidave3 @NoaidiX
2:2 I made no mention of my active, indeed intensive, meditation practice. I was accepted. And I happened to learn that the admissions folks were impressed by how much I'd matured in those two years. It of course wasn't so much "maturity" as it was a judicious self-editing.
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Replying to @bodhidave3
Wondering how a master's in Buddhism from a Buddhist monastic institution will be weighed... Not sure if that level of engagement can be disguised!
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Replying to @NoaidiX
1|2 Hard to make generalizations, but a thought I'd have is, when acquainted with the work of someone you want to study with, to contact them and let them know your interest/ orientation. If they're supportive, good news. If not, you'd then know you might be unhappy there anyway.
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Good news is I've already met with the people of interest!
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