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Dhamma Sukha
Meditation Center
Bhante Vimalaramsi
Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation
Samatha-Vipassana
***“And what, bhikkhus, is the path leading to the unconditioned? Serenity and insight: this is called the path leading to the unconditioned….”
'Teachings from the Suttas'
TWIM --->What is TWIM?
The Path Through the Jhānas
Complete Meditation Manual on TWIM
Retreats in Missouri
Nine day Onsite Spring-Summer Retreats
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Talk online to a TWIM Guide for free
Our Mission
awakening and elimination of unhappiness
Easter Retreat Complete Apr 28. 2025
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NEWS
Latest Updates
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New TWIM Study Center being built at Dhamma Sukha. Click the Gofundme URL Here
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New book on TWIM "The Happy Dhamma" by Frederico Gurisatti in Argentina. The basics of TWIM and the suttas that support it. Spanish version coming soon. Produced by https://www.sanghadelalunallena.com/
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Easter Retreat completed conducted by David and supported by Adam and Cass -Picture below
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Delson announces new Zoom retreats just opened. Talk to him daily in your one-on-one! Information
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Weekly ZOOM Sunday Sutta Sessions-Join us
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9AM CST to 10AM Talk and Q& A by Various Speakers
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10AM -11AM Meditation session -
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Neuroscience study/video of Cessation and Nirodha Samāpatti finally released by Dr. Ruben Laukkonen: "Beyond Ego Death: The Neuroscience of Cessation"
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Try this guided meditation using Contentment as the object! Powerful.
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Perseus Academy Interview with David Johnson
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If you are in the UK our sister TWIM center now offers talks and sessions for local residents. https://www.twimuk.org/
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Gary Sanders on a podcast about his temporary ordination last summer.
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New Blog Post- What is TWIM and its Goal.
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The new book "The Edge of the Universe" from Indu Shakya is now available to be listened to on You tube in two segments. It uses an excellent AI voice!
https://youtu.be/nHPQMD_JGAU Part 1
https://youtu.be/2ChIcK1j8yQ Part 2
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TWIM Talks and Retreats in the UK https://www.twimuk.org/
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New Blog post from Brian Plachta on further thoughts on his retreat.
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Excellent Blog Post from August retreater Brian Plachta - He looks at how it can be done by anyone with any belief system, and bring joy into your life.
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Metta is faster than breath. Short Bhante video created with AI software.
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Learn the TWIM practice here The complete Guide to TWIM!
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Two new wonderful articles about Daniques TWIM 10 Day retreat experience. Part Two here
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Talk to a TWIM Guide in Zoom to ask your questions.
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Join DhammaSukha Groups message site.
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Here is a science compilation of the merits of doing Metta!
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Are you in India? Get all our TWIM books from Amazon India!
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Talk about TWIM on our talk site at https://groups.io/g/dhammasukha/
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Have Questions about how to Practice? Watch and read the FAQ
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Translated to Chinese: 'The Path to Nibbana' 涅槃之路
New Book on TWIM!
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6R's key to Jhana
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2025 Easter Retreat California April 18-27
Missouri Retreats at Dhamma Sukha
Featured Teachers for 2025:
NEW: Get your Meditation Questions Answered!
Messages/Reviews - Dhamma Sukha
Forgiveness experience using Bhante Vimalaraṁsi's Method
"The Magic of Forgiveness" Blog post by John Munroe"
From a recent Google Review Apr 12, 2024:
This is an ***EXCEPTIONAL*** meditation retreat center. Please take it from someone who's explored spiritual teachings and sat oven a dozen meditation retreats over the last 10+ years. Their "TWIM" technique is gentle, simple, easy, efficient, and accessible. The teachers are compassionate, equanimous, attentive, generous, and highly qualified. The accommodations are comfortable. The vibe is laid back. The cost is shockingly affordable at a time when inflation is high. Go for it. Don't miss the priceless opportunity to visit, support, and/ or retreat at this precious place.
From a Online Retreat Survey we sent out
What can we do to improve your online retreat? Take a moment to reflect on your experience.
"My main motivation to attend this online retreat was to learn to balance meditation practise and other aspects of life. I've made some progress in physical retreats, but I've struggled with progress when practising at home. I hoped to get to lower jhanas and see how it affects my daily life at home and at work.
I was blown away with the result, I made progress to higher jhanas, the affect it had on my work and life at home was incredible and the joy and happiness I felt was astounding. Felt like a proper vacation :) Thank you this online retreat program."
From a Recent Online Retreat: Youtube comment Apr 11,2023
"It was interesting.... I forget that when I am on retreat for some reason, caffeine is much more powerful. So yesterday I had a cup of tea a little bit late in the day, and I didn’t fall asleep until 1 AM. Woke up at 530 and got to it...(sitting)
The bubbles were blue. Which I didn’t expect :-) At first, I thought they were disturbances and then, as I saw them again, or possibly for the third time (not sure) I suddenly realized what was happening, and simultaneously laughed and wept briefly.
Then sat in the relief and ease and let it settle. It was like I couldn’t get the smile off my face.
I went and had breakfast and then went for a walk. Still big smile, very high energy walking. Not rushing just high energy. And reflecting, as I was walking- And I was struck by a couple of things. First of all, how comparatively calm it was, as compared to the very first attainment several years ago, which was super intense. It was a lot more equanimity for the walk as well.
Also, how normal and natural it feels, and also felt when it happened. It was even in the midst of the smiling and laughter and brief weeping, it all just felt regular. And at the same time, I also noticed that when there were precursors to feelings and reactions that I know are common for me historically, I could feel them begin, and just disappear as I was walking along. It was a bit different than anything else.
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