The Retreat

Many individuals around the world are earnestly seeking the truth and diligently practicing towards it. During my interactions with numerous meditators, they often posed certain questions to me. In turn, I queried them further, asking, "Why do you meditate?". Their usual response was, "I want Nibbana." To this, I inquired, "Do you understand what Nibbana means?" Typically, they admitted, "I don't know", or "I hope so." Then, I probed, "Do you have assurance that the path you're following will lead you to Nibbana?" Their common reply was, "I hope so" or "I don't know". You see, it's quite perilous because you lack clarity on what Nibbana truly means and whether your chosen path aligns with the path tread and shown by the Buddha. You're traversing without a reliable guide, akin to journeying without a Google Map. You haven't confirmed if your approach aligns with Buddha's teachings or if it's merely what someone else has conveyed. You're plagued with myriad doubts and unanswered questions throughout your life. If you're uncertain about:

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• Whether you're on the right path

• Your current position on the path

• If you're deviating from the path

• Where you're stuck

• What steps to take next

• Whether Moksha and Nibbana are same

• If your practice of Vipassana aligns with Buddha's teachings

• Which practices are correct and incorrect

• If adhering to the Five or Eight Precepts is sufficient to attain Nibbana

• Whether your Samadhi is right or misguided

• If you're following a systematic approach or skipping steps

• The true meaning of Kamma, Anicca, Dukkha, Anatta and how to apply it in daily life

• Whether the practices of monks and laypeople are similar

 

This retreat aims to address such questions by providing evidence from Sutta Pitaka.

 

Eligibility Criteria for the Retreat

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Only those who are genuinely thirsty for Dhamma, sincerely seeking Nibbana, and possess an inner fire, ready to commit to the path with an open mind are invited to the retreat. This is not an ordinary retreat; it's a profoundly serious course. Only those individuals possessing the aforementioned qualities may apply, as seats are limited.

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Admission will be granted after interviewing the individual applicants. Forest Dhamma seldom reach laypeople, so utilize this opportunity wisely. May you find the true happiness and success.