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It is a great joy for these ten days retreat here in Vienna. For these ten days, we are giving ourselves something very precious: time to become quiet, time to turn inward, and time to discover the natural clarity of the mind. We are here to discover what happens when the mind gradually becomes soft, peaceful, clear and effortless. Our foundation during this retreat started from Brahmavihāras — mettā, karuṇā, muditā and upekkhā: loving-kindness, compassion, appreciative joy and equanimity....

On 31 August 2026, meditators gathered in Greenwich, London, for an evening of Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation (TWIM) with Venerable Obhāsa. In the midst of the busy city, we came together to pause, settle the mind, and practise loving-kindness. The guided meditation invited us to gently turn our attention towards peace. Rather than trying to force the mind to become calm, we were encouraged to recognise and appreciate the peacefulness that was already present. One particularly meaningful...

Keep Smiling is our basic practice☺ Buddha is always in our mind Monastic blessing to all sentient beings Heartfelt appreciation to all meditators Deep appreciation for Conal's dedication and contribution We are deeply grateful to celebrate the completion of another 10-day meditation retreat, a precious period of sincere practice, perseverance, and inner transformation. Ten days may seem short, but ten days of continuous practice can create conditions for profound changes in the mind. Through...