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​  Welcome to Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center


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    ​      Bhante Vimalaramsi is the abbot of Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center in Annapolis, Missouri. He is the guide for the on-site residential retreats. He teaches Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation (T.W.I.M.) which uses the "Mindfulness of Lovingkindness" practice (otherwise known as the practice of the Brahma Viharas) for the journey to Nibbāna. Happiness arises as the burden of the ego melts away. Bhante talks about the benefits of using Metta here vs. the breath.  Metta is much faster and easier for the path to awakening. Metta is not just a "feel-good" practice; it is the direct path to the unconditioned (SN 46.54(4)). This is REAL change.
          
      The Summer Rains Retreat schedule has ended. You can take a 9 day  Online retreat offered monthly, available for practicing Metta and Forgiveness. See our registration retreat pages for further details. Bhante travels next to Malaysia, India and the UK - more info below under retreats.​

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Everything you need to know to awaken. Guide Book.
Updated 2018 version released with two new chapters and exciting testimonials from students about their progress​
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   ***News Feed 
     As of   Feb 5, 2019


  • Some rooms have opened at the UK Retreat. Final chance to sign up OR get on very short wait list.
  • Bhante started the Feb 5th India Retreat today.
  • Bhante is invited back to World Buddhist Council in Kobe, Japan Nov. 2-8
  • Bhante will soon be finishing up retreats in Malaysia and going to India next.
  • As of New Years day we have raised $94K out of $99K needed for Bathroom.
  • Talks announced for London and Brighton March 2019 - MORE
  • Bhante is currently doing retreats in Indonesia and is currently in Bali.
  • New Guided 30 minute Metta Meditation added for your phone or other use or see below for Bluish PODBEAN banner.
  • Awaiting gas company to turn on heat to Bathroom so we can continue building during winter
  • All Malaysia retreats full. India open. UK waitlisted but short waitlist.
  • Melbourne Australia Retreat completed. Pictures and Talks on Google
  • 6R cups and shirts, mouse pads -->STORE
  • ​"Trying too Hard in your Meditation"
  • More Sitting Groups added
  • A Guide to TWIM Instructions now read aloud - go here for audio​​
  • Interesting Sutta References

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TWIM RETREATS  2019​​ 
  • Malaysia Jan 7-17 Full  -waitlist
  • Malaysia Jan 21-31 Full -waitlist
  • India #1 Feb 5th to 12th and #2 retreat Feb 23 - Mar 5th  All Open
  • UK Mar 24-Apr 3rd : Rooms available
  • Talks in London and Brighton before UK retreat below:
  1. U of Sussex, Falmar, Brighton Mar 22
  2. London Meditation Center Mar 23
  3. Oxfordshire TBD  April 4th
  • Easter Retreat California Apr 14-24
  • Missouri Retreats 2019  Mid May to end of October
  • More TWIM Retreat Schedules

​         MATERIALS​
  • Introduction to Meditation
  • Quick 4 min Instructions on Metta
  • Watch the Orientation & Instructions for Meditation on Youtube 
  • The 6 R's page; Video about the 6rs at the World Buddhist Conference. Basic Metta instructions and the 6Rs Video.
  • Forgiveness Meditation
  • Books and Videos
  • Watch Videos of Bhante on our Youtube Channel.​​

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       Videos
   

         -Bhante's Channel
  • New guided Meditation
  • 4min Instructions Here
  • Why Metta is faster than using Breath!
  • A great 30min video on the 6rs and Metta instructions
  • A New look at Vipassana and the Definition of Mindfulness 
  • Forgiveness Playlist
  • Website Video Dhamma Talk index
    MORE...​​
  • ​Some say... controversial Views from Bhante 
  • On Youtube Sri Lanka Retreat videos translated to Sinhala
  • The importance of the Precepts
  • Watch Videos of Bhante on our Youtube Channel.
  • ​"The Experience of Nibbana"   12 min snippet from a talk on MN 111
  • Fun videos that will make you smile.
  • Video sutta MN142 on the benefits of giving on Youtube​​

  • We are looking for people all over the world to sponsor retreats for Bhante.
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​From an Online Retreat in September:

"I found your delineation of the 6 Rs practicing wholesome and unwholesome mind states to be very beneficial. When unwholesome mind states arose, I practised letting go and relaxing. It was interesting to notice the arising of joy when this happened. This brought a different understanding of ‘joy arising from withdrawal'."
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Metta Instructions at UUC 15min
Learn 6R's
Spoken Loving-kindness Instructions
Forgiveness Playlist

Retreat Pictures -Register for a Retreat!


Listen to Dhamma Sukha talks on PODBEAN. Iphone and Android-Get the App!  Go to Bhante's Page
  • Read this amazing Testimonial from recent Easter Retreat student Russ, a Wall street risk analyst, who was very skeptical, and honestly states how he abruptly changed his attitude once the retreat started ...  READ it ...
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