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The Satipatthana Sutta serves as the definitive manual for establishing mindfulness within the Metta Vipassana framework. It outlines the four foundations of mindfulness: body, feelings, mind, and mental objects. In this tradition, you use the Sutta to observe how attention moves between these foundations. You learn to recognize the arising of tension and apply the 6Rs to maintain a state of tranquil awareness.
This approach emphasizes the observation of “how” the mind works rather than “what” it thinks. The Sutta provides the criteria for identifying hindrances and awakening factors during your practice. By following these original instructions, you develop the insight to see the impersonal nature of all experiences. This systematic observation leads to a profound sense of relief and mental clarity during a retreat.
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Bhante Vimalaramsi India Journey: How the Dhamma Spread Across the Country
Read more: Bhante Vimalaramsi India Journey: How the Dhamma Spread Across the CountryRead the full story by Bhante Dhammagavesi on how Bhante Vimalaramsi came to India. Discover how Sister Khema, dental trips, Ayurveda, and student efforts started TWIM retreats in Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh.
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Full Moon Day Group Sitting: 30 May 2026 – Too Much Effort Can Hold You Back
Read more: Full Moon Day Group Sitting: 30 May 2026 – Too Much Effort Can Hold You BackDiscover the profound teaching of the Sona Sutta on finding true balance in meditation. Learn why too much effort holds you back and how to tune your mind for awakening.
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Is Vipassana a Technique or a State of Mind? Understanding the True Vipassana Practice and Meaning
Read more: Is Vipassana a Technique or a State of Mind? Understanding the True Vipassana Practice and MeaningMany people think Vipassana is a meditation technique. But is that how the Buddha described it? By returning to the original Suttas, we discover that Vipassana is not a technique but a cultivated state of insight. This article explores the true Vipassana practice and meaning, the role of Anapanasati and Metta, and why understanding these…
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The Dakkhinavibhanga Sutta: Unlocking the Full Potential of Generosity
Read more: The Dakkhinavibhanga Sutta: Unlocking the Full Potential of GenerosityYesterday, on the sacred full moon of Buddha Vaishakha, our global community gathered to reflect on the core pillars of the Dhamma. As part of our celebrations, we hosted a special session sharing the profound wisdom of Bhante Dhammagavesi’s teachings
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How Meta Vipassana Meditation Can Truly Change Your Stressful Modern Life
Read more: How Meta Vipassana Meditation Can Truly Change Your Stressful Modern LifeStruggling with stress and traditional meditation? Learn how Meta Vipassana meditation blends loving-kindness with ancient wisdom to bring lasting joy and mental clarity into your busy daily life.
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Full Moon Day Group Sitting: 1 May 2026
Read more: Full Moon Day Group Sitting: 1 May 2026A reflection on the Full Moon day group sitting held on 1 May 2026. Learn how Ven. Bhante Dhammagavesi explains the path to liberation using the “Ocean and Island” metaphor.
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Full Moon Day Uposatha April 2026
Read more: Full Moon Day Uposatha April 2026Why is the Full Moon so significant in the Buddha’s teachings? Explore our summary of the recent Zoom discourse with Bhante Dhammagavesi as he explains the Uposatha tradition and how a single day of practice can transform your life.
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Overcoming the Fear of Loss through Meditation: A Dhamma Reflection
Read more: Overcoming the Fear of Loss through Meditation: A Dhamma ReflectionWhen a family member falls ill, even a seasoned meditator can feel the sudden sting of fear and the weight of “what ifs.” In this heartfelt reflection, Sindhu Dhondi shares how a moment of deep personal vulnerability during a retreat led to a breakthrough insight. By combining Metta (loving-kindness) with the teachings of the Samyutta…
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Rediscovering the Satipatthana Sutta with Metta Vipassana
Read more: Rediscovering the Satipatthana Sutta with Metta VipassanaMost modern Vipassana traditions focus heavily on concentration, but they often skip a crucial instruction from the Buddha: “Tranquilizing the bodily formation.” In this exploration of the Satipatthana Sutta, we dive into the teachings of Bhante Vimalaramsi to uncover how a simple smile and the “Relax” step can break the chain of craving and lead…
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Day 6: Mental Proliferation – Kalimpong ’25
Read more: Day 6: Mental Proliferation – Kalimpong ’25Day 6 of the Kalimpong Retreat explores MN 18, the Honey Ball Sutta, revealing how a single thought can spiral into a mental tornado — and how recognizing this process is the key to freedom.