Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation
samatha sambodhi vipassanā jhāna 
2023 Retreats
April 7–April 16, 2023, Delson Armstrong and Rachael O'Brien, St. Francis Retreat Center, San Juan Bautista, CA, $1415,  Pre qualifications for registration.  Go>    
 
April—October 2023, 10-Day residential retreats, Delson Armstrong , David Johnson, and others, Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center, MO, $650, Online and Zoom Retreats available (see DSMC retreat calendar).  Go>

May 21–May 26, 2023, Dependent Origination Symposium, Delson Armstrong, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, $1025 Singles, $805 Double with family members,  Limited with pre qualifications.  Go>
TWIM Foundation
The mission of TWIM Foundation and Awaken Insight Retreats are to host expert meditation guidance by teachers as described in the earliest Buddhist texts. Tranquil wisdom insight meditation (TWIM) combines insight-vipassana with tranquility samatha  as described in the original dialogues of the Buddha. These retreats are neither difficult nor a test of endurance, but rather, a joy-filled journey to awakening insight leading to awakening. Effective ​application or "right effort" is the cornerstone to success and central to Buddha teaching for realization of the Noble Eightfold Path. 
  1. Development of the stages of meditative understanding known as "jhanas" or levels of insight knowledge.
  2. Experience the four sublime states of loving-kindness, compassion, benevolent joy, and equanimity of mind known as "Brahmaviharas" or degrees of benevolence.
  3. Learn and develop seven factors of awakening in perfect balance.
  4. Experience release from delusion with direct experience of nirvāṇa (nibbāna).
Retreats combine exposure to key concepts to better cultivate wise behavior based on core principles of the teaching. The courses offered feature a supportive environment to optimize progress and maximize both time and effort. Eight precepts comprise a simple code of conduct that is maintained throughout the retreat. Mindful silence with an emphasis on ease and lightheartedness is encouraged at all times.

For more information email: admin@TWIM.Foundation
Classes and Resources
Weekly Sutta study and analysis with focus on meditation by Zoom with Rachael O'Brien 
Weekly Thursdays at 7 PM Eastern 
To join email: rachaelobrienretreats@gmail.com  
​About Rachael  Go>
Drop-in Saturday beginning Loving-Kindness meditation class by Zoom with Khin Maw
​This is about an hour. In the first 15 minutes, I will explain the practice. Followed by a 30 minutes guided meditation and Q/A  
ID: 873 2250 2236, Passcode: 8888, Link 
 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87322502236?pwd=WS90ZXp5UDFoZU1CZXE3Q2RHMFc2UT09
Coaching and Individual Instruction by appointment with Doug Kraft 
Books, videos, and teaching
More at Easing Awake website: Go>
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Monthly daylong Group Practice _ Monthly on Sundays
Yolo and Sacramento County. Zoom and in person by invitation. Contact: Lynn.Metta@gmail.com

TWIM group series for beginner of experinced meditators. 
This six week series includes instructions and discussion with Scott A. Jordan, free  Go>
Online Dhamma Sukha Retreats
Online Home Retreats  
Led and guided by senior TWIM meditation guides by donation only   Go>
Teachers and Leaders
Biographic Information and photos  Go>
Heart Fluency Training 
​Bruce Pardoe trains therapists, coaches and healers to fully heal debilitating emotional patterns and trauma. Go>
Traditional Yoga and Meditation
Yoga Master Dr. Kumar  
Combines traditonal yoga of Northern India with insight meditation practices and renowned yoga teacher training program.  Go>