Transformative Samatha Vipassana & Sukhita Yoga Retreat

Embark on a 10-day meditative journey: Learn the art of meditation, experience the depth of Vipassana, and unlock a newfound sense of balance and mental clarity.

Our Upcoming Retreats

Our retreats include dhamma talks, daily meditations, yoga sessions and one-on-one interviews. The teaching is provided without any cost.

23 Jan - 2 Feb 2025
30 spots

Shanti Sadan, Benaulim, Goa

We offer an all-inclusive experience, covering your stay, meals, and logistics, with no charge for the Dhamma teachings.

Donations Requested

Options:

  • Basics - ₹18,000: Covers food, stay, and logistics.
  • Supporter - ₹24,000: Contributes towards spreading the Dhamma and teachings.
  • Sponsor - ₹30,000: Helps sponsor someone who cannot afford to attend the retreat.

Please fill out the form to apply. Once accepted, you can choose the payment option that suits you.

Note: If you cannot afford the retreat, please fill out the form anyway. We will do our best to find a sponsor for you.

11 - 21 April'25

Deer Park Institute, Bir, Himachal Pradesh

Stay and Meals at Actuals. Filling this form will help the teachers guide you in the course.

24 April - 4 May'25

Buddha Pada, Kalimpong, West Bengal

Stay and Meals at Actuals. Filling this form will help the teachers guide you in the course.

Experience wholesome meditation and yoga with one-to-one attention

Understand the root cause of suffering and experience a very simple yet powerful meditaiton practice. TWIM meditation and Sukhita Yoga are rooted in Loving Kindness (metta) meditation which is aimed to help you understand and shift your own automatic patters effortlessly.

  • Buddha's Wisdom Unveiled: Explore the intricate workings of the mind and the profound science of meditation
  • Receive daily personal interviews that cater to your unique journey, ensuring your meditation practice flourishes.
  • Whether a beginner or a seasoned meditator, our retreat offers profound insights that promise a transformative shift.

Authentic knowledge with decades of combined experience

The DMSC is founded by Venerable Bhante Vimalaramsi who was a distinguished American Buddhist monk with more than 50 years of meditation practice.

  • TWIM principles and practices that he taught originated in the discourses of the Buddha in the Pali cannon. He referenced vipassanā insight and samatha tranquility as being equally yoked together in mediation (jhāna) both in theory and practice.
  • Discover the effortless path to higher states of meditation (jhānas) with the renowned 6Rs technique, backed by extensive research. Find out more at dhammasukha.org.
  • Benefit from our teachers' vast experience, who have mentored hundreds of students worldwide and led numerous transformative retreats.

Deep emotional healing

Embrace a holistic approach to life at Dhammasukha, where we honor the human emotional landscape. Recognizing that challenging emotions can be a barrier to meditation, we offer a nurturing path to inner tranquility.

  • Engage in a meditation practice that flows naturally, powered by a foundation of loving kindness and relaxation for profound healing.
  • Ascend beyond the emotional hurdles that prevent you from reaching a state of complete peace and wholesomeness.
  • Rekindle the connection with your inner self, fostering a serene mind and a rejuvenated spirit.

What past participants have to say

Shubham

“I am able to sleep peacefully after a long time since I have begun practicing this meditation. It is helping me a lot. Waking up in the morning, practicing whole day and going to bed radiating loving kindness, compassion for oneself and everyone around practicing Dāna Paramitā is the best practice I have done so far and shall continue to do it. Many thanks to the entire TWIM team and Teachers (Venerable Monastic Sangha and Householders both). I wish them all well and success. ”

Sindhu

“I am deeply thankful for your guidance during this retreat, without your very specific pointers I would have been lost on the path as I had been before the retreat started. Gratitude expands in my heart each day for your support on this liberating journey. The past 10 days have been a blessing. I hope to meet you in person one day and talk dhamma because it's just so beautiful. ”

Teachers

Joel Brierre Founder TWIM Retreats
Bhante Dhammagavesi Thero
Co-Director Dhamma Sukha India
(TWIM Meditation Teacher)
  • His journey from Thailand's tranquil temples to profound self-discovery reimagines meditation for seekers worldwide.

  • Embracing Bhante Vimalaramsi's life-changing techniques, he found his calling in Bali, leading to a deeper commitment to the Dhamma.

  • Steering Dhamma Sukha Asia, he's a guiding star, nurturing the next generation of meditation practitioners with passion and purpose.

Hugh Poulton
Founder - Yoga Unlimited
(Mindfulness Coach and Yoga Instructor)
  • Hugh's transformative path from Asian beginnings to mindfulness leadership illuminates a life enriched by Buddhist wisdom.

  • Transitioning to Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation, Hugh unlocked a harmonious blend of insight and emotional well-being.

  • As a guide in Sukhita Yoga, Hugh inspires a journey toward balance and compassion, offering a practice that aligns with life's rhythms.

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