The principles of TWIM were originally discovered and taught by the Buddha. His discoursed and dialogues are available in the Pali text translated into English. These text was the foundation for information and instruction by Bhante Vimalaramsi, an American born Buddhist monk, While living in Asia,He practiced meditation methods based on widely accepted interruptions and translations guided by prominent Buddhist monks. After many years of practice, he learned that these approaches to reaching the goal of meditation did not yield the results as it is recorded in the Pali suttas. He studied and practiced a variety of meditation techniques in Buddhist monasteries for many years. By trial and error, he discovered variation of the traditional practice that was effective with profound results and benefits that matched the descriptions given by the Buddha in numerous discourses.
He pointed out that TWIM dissolves barriers with the elimination of craving—the root cause of unhappiness and suffering. He points out that TWIM, when practiced as instructed, automatically develops the Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path. It culminates in transindental realizations of the ultimate truths,
He concludes that the practice results in the stages of awakening described in the suttas. It is a process of purification of the mind partially or completely through the eradication of specific mental and emotional factors rooted a constellation of causes and conditions that are programed to result in unhappiness and dissatisfaction. Each level of attainment is experienced as mental and emotional liberation by cutting off from the root causes. He describes the direct experience is profound beyond words and best discribes as awakening. SEE BIO
He concludes that the practice results in the stages of awakening described in the suttas. It is a process of purification of the mind partially or completely through the eradication of specific mental and emotional factors rooted a constellation of causes and conditions that are programed to result in unhappiness and dissatisfaction. Each level of attainment is experienced as mental and emotional liberation by cutting off from the root causes. He describes the direct experience is profound beyond words and best discribes as awakening. SEE BIO
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The Future of TWIM
Although Bhante passed away in 2023, his legacy continues with his dedicated students enthusiastically teaching world wide sharing what Bhante revealed about what the Buddha taught. TWIM is being offered throughout parts of the US. Asia, and Europe by graduates of Bhante's teacher training program. Certification include hundreds of hours of meditation training, Buddhist studies, and mentoring with himself, along with senior teacher. The program typically takes three or four years for certification and is equivalent to a master degree.
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