Dear Dhamma Sukha Guide (Names withheld) I’ve been wanting to share a little of my story with you, especially because you were my guide through this retreat, but please read when and if you have time and no response needed just want to share. I think this was my fifth TWIM retreat — I’ve actually lost count. What I know for certain is that each retreat has brought something deeper, and this one felt very different. I had a quiet feeling during the retreat that something significant had...

Ten Days Of Smiling By: Reji Varghese I arrived at the Mahabodhi Centre on the evening of January 10, 2026 and the wooded campus seemed to receive me, as if it had been waiting all along. I handed over my phone, settled into a clean but spartan room, went down to the dining area where we had a simple, light meal and at six o’clock the retreat began. We would be observing 'noble silence' for the next ten days, which meant no...

Introduction to Metta Meditation According to Bhante Vimalaramsi Metta meditation, also known as loving-kindness meditation, is a practice that cultivates an attitude of love and goodwill towards oneself and others. Bhante Vimalaramsi, a prominent teacher in the Theravada Buddhist tradition, emphasizes a unique approach to Metta meditation that focuses on the cultivation of loving-kindness without relying on the breath as the meditation object. This blog will guide you through the steps of...