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The Biological Impact of the Relax Step
Read more: The Biological Impact of the Relax StepFrom Monkey Mind to Meta-Awareness: The Biological Impact of the Relax StepThe Biological Impact of the Relax Step Based on my research into the neuroscience of meditation, here is a breakdown of the physical transformation that occurs within the brain during practice. What Exactly is Happening in the Brain? If we were to observe your…
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When the Mind Relaxes, the Heart Begins to Speak
Read more: When the Mind Relaxes, the Heart Begins to SpeakA seasoned meditator trades a decade of striving for the “relax and smile” instructions of Metta Vipassana. This personal account follows a ten-day retreat where effortful concentration gives way to tranquil wisdom. Discover how the 6Rs and the “relax step” from the original Suttas dissolve mental tension and craving.
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Causes and Conditions — How I Came to a Metta Vipassana Retreat
Read more: Causes and Conditions — How I Came to a Metta Vipassana RetreatAs I set out for my first Metta retreat, I find myself less occupied with where I am going than with how I arrived here.
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Remembering Sister Khanti Khema: Adventure, Dhamma, and Laughter
Read more: Remembering Sister Khanti Khema: Adventure, Dhamma, and LaughterThis video captures a special memorial meeting celebrating the life and enduring legacy of Sister Khanti Khema (1949–2023). The event was led by Bhante Dhammagavesi, who shared his personal interactions and experiences with Sister Khanti Khema. Other participants also contributed their moving and often funny memories, painting a vibrant picture of her life. Sister Khema…
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Finding Inner Peace at Work: Our One-Day Retreat at Bharati Hospital, Pune
Read more: Finding Inner Peace at Work: Our One-Day Retreat at Bharati Hospital, PuneFinding Inner Peace Our One-Day Retreat at Bharati Hospital, Pune On 21st December 2025, the Metta Vipassana Way team conducted a special one-day workshop at the Bharati Vidyapeeth Hospital and Research Centre in Pune. The session, held in Hall E of the old building, was specifically designed for the hardworking ICU doctors and nurses who face…