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OUR PURPOSE:
Awakening and Elimination of Unhappiness

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. Little known fact but verifiable in the suttas is that the practice of Metta, as part of the larger Brahma Vihara practice, will take you to all the way through the Divine Abidings to the moment of awakening - Nibbāna - where a transformation of mind takes place.  Happiness arises as the burden of the ego melts away.

HOW TO JOIN?
We have severals events:

[1] Dhamma Talk Every Wednesday (including Q&A)
This Dhamma Talk with Ven Khanti Khema & Ven. Dhammagavesi
Live On Zoom: Time 09:00 p.m. Taiwan, 06:30 p.m. India, 08:00 p.m. Indonesia
You don't need to register, just drop in if you feel like it.
https://zoom.us/j/71630343799?pwd=1234
Log in id 716 3034 3799
Password 1234

[2] 🌸Sunday's Global TWIM Online Group Session (including Q&A)
We would like to invite you to our weekly Sunday Advanced Meditation Session:
As always, we will start off with a 1-hour guided meditation. This time, after the sit, we will talk about our practice and answer questions 😃
You don't need to register, just drop in if you feel like it.
We will start at 10 AM EST.
Zoom Meeting ID: 873 2250 2236
Passcode: 8888
Direct link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87322502236?pwd=WS90ZXp5UDFoZU1CZXE3Q2RHMFc2UT09

[3] 30-Minutes Silent Group Sit & Dhamma Talk (including Q&A)
Time: 10:30 a.m. (Polish time), 02:00 p.m. (India/Sri Lanka time), 06:30 p.m. (Sydney time)
Zoom Meeting ID: 849 6804 3832
Password: 1234

[4] Retreats at DMSC
Dhamma Sukha offers 10-day retreats in the meditation practice of TWIM-Metta-Loving Kindness, based on the earliest Buddhist Suttas. The goal is full awakening here and now, as described in the earliest ancient texts.
More info: https://www.dhammasukha.org/retreat-dsmc

[5] Zoom Retreat With David Johnson
Dhamma Sukha is pleased to announce that David Johnson will conduct Full Intensive Retreats using Zoom instead of having students having to attend in person. This is a little different from our normal online retreat which can be very casual. This retreat you will do interviews in person and be expected to be there every day.. Following are the requirements and expectations of participants. 15 people per retreat.
More info: https://www.dhammasukha.org/zoom-dsmc-retreat

[6] Online Loving-Kindness (Metta) Retreats
ONLINE RETREATS are guided by our expert TWIM Meditation Guides. The qualifications to be a guide are deep practice success and the ability to work with people. All approved by Bhante Vimalaramsi.
More info: https://www.dhammasukha.org/online-retreats

[7] Online  Forgiveness Retreats
ONLINE FORGIVENESS RETREATS are guided by our expert TWIM Meditation Guides. The qualifications to be a guide are deep practice success and the ability to work with people. All approved by Bhante Vimalaramsi.
More info: https://www.dhammasukha.org/online-forgiveness-retreats

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Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center
https://www.dhammasukha.org

A complete guide to the meditation the way the Buddha taught:
https://www.thepathtonibbana.com/

How to practice Metta/TWIM Meditation
https://www.dhammasukha.org/beginner-lovingkindness

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https://www.dhammasukha.org/shop-donations

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