Reviews from Participants
Dr. Kiran Kumar Ayurvedic
I am from Kerala, suffering with insomnia and hyper anxiety from ten years, I tried all types of medicine, yoga and vipasana but I didn't find results। I lost hope of my life। With very low trust I attended the course by bhikkhu bodhi dhamma, slowly I am getting results। I am so much surprised for my improvement। I know it's
beginning stage of my improvement, I got confidence that I will get improvement totally in few months। The awareness is life saving medicine for me। I was indebted to bodhi dhamma banthe for saving my life from chronic illness.
Feedback of IPS Officer
Words fall short in describing the clarity which I got from this course, not just theoretical but most importantly practical. The beauty of this course lies in the practice which was simple yet so intense.
My deep respect and gratitude to Bhikkhu Bodhi Dhamma who possesses tremendous knowledge and experience about the practice.
Finally, my journey looking for a trusted teacher who will guide me to the path which leads to Nibbana is over.
Shankaraiah M B F A, Hyderabad
Pranam Bhante ji...
Practicing in walking meditation I have been getting personal experience that the body is lightweight.
As a lay person this course period helped me a lot. I got good clarity on the dhamma for understanding the right view. Now, no more nothing doubts me about Dhamma.
In order to decide implementation ¡n my daily life. Because earlier days I had been getting many more doubts when I was doing meditation. But now I’m getting inner happiness. I feel that this is the right path for me.
Umesh Brindavan, Bangalore
Bhanteji regarding course feedback it's a wonderfully designed curriculum for regular meditators with lots of practical applications the course itself gives immense clarity regarding the teachings I'm really lucky to have attended the course. The course has removed the burden off my head regarding the theory part. It's a full and
full practical session
Subbalakshmi, Bangalore
I attended this course in March 2024. This is an excellent course. I have learnt to develop sati with the 22 point Sati chart. It has changed my life from unorganised to very organise in my day to day life.
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Bhante Bodhi Dhamma teaches very clearly all the aspects of Buddhism.
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He knows telugu, tamil, hindi, kannada and English.
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I recommend this course to all people who want to live a peaceful life.
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He taught the proper way to practice Anapanasati.
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He taught very clearly the right path to ultimate bliss in life.
Sadu sadu sadhu!
Murali, Bangalore
Vandhami Bhanthe Ji,
I would like to appreciate the Sutta Based Practice (Early Buddhist Teachings) for elaborating on a variety of meditation techniques taught at the retreat, especially the Satipatthana Sutta, whether sitting or walking, practical guide to Jhanas, and the Loving-kindness meditation sessions. Attending this retreat helped me deepen my confidence in my meditation practice and provided a much-needed sense of inner peace and clarity.
The serene environment of the retreat center, nestled in the midst of nature, created the perfect atmosphere for relaxation and introspection.
Bhante JI’s instructors were knowledgeable, supportive, and created a nurturing environment for everyone to explore their practice. After attending the retreat, I felt that the old baggage of Buddhist and Hindu philosophy understanding ceased, leaving me rejuvenated, more focused, and better equipped to handle the stresses of daily life.While the accommodations were comfortable, I felt that the schedule could be more structured to allow for deeper immersion into specific meditation practices.
Finally, I highly recommend this meditation retreat to anyone seeking to deepen their practice, true practical seeker, or simply take a break from the busy and stressful nature of everyday life.
Ritu Agrawal, Mumbai
This retreat was one of its kind with theory and practical knowledge about the early Buddha's original teachings. I am benefited in multiple ways, just by following for10 days, my mind has calmed, I am able to make a proper decision, I feel happy, etc.It was easy and precise to follow. I feel that, I have found a gem and everyone should try it and reap the benefits of this precious teaching by bhante Bodhi Dhamma.
Thank you so much for having me in this retreat.
Kumudini Khobragade, Nagpur
Namo tassa Bhagvato Arhato Samma Sambuddhassa। Vanda me Bhante. Early Buddhist teaching Retreat was very effective one. Not a single day i felt like sleeping. In listening meditation i definitely scored 95% [sometimes with merging] .
Many confusions became clear. Bhanteji, you made us rough stone to polished one, i.e. lay man to lay monk. Food was full of nutrition. And the timetable was so wonderful that there was no chance to sleep after going to room. After coming also following walking meditation atleast for 15 minutes after meal. While listening the audios came to know that you have taken lot of pain, because you tried to reach your original sound to all the participants. We learnt real Sattipathan. Real kalyanmitta you are.
I am trying practicing Dhamma honestly.
बुद्धंनमामम। धम्म नमामम। संघ नमामम। अह वंदामी सब्बदा।
Pradeep Patil, Jabalpur
Profession: Retd. Govt Servant.
Personal Growth: Through this course, I have experienced a profound shift in my perspective and approach to life. I have become more mindful, compassionate and aware to my thoughts, words and actions. The teachings have inspired me to cultivate a greater sense of loving kindness towards myself and others.
Praise to Bhante:
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Bhante for their wisdom, guidance, and dedication to sharing the Early Buddhist Teachings. His expertise and compassionate approach have created a supportive and inclusive learning environment, allowing us to explore and deepen our understanding of the teachings.
Conclusion: Attending this course has been a life-enriching experience, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to learn from Bhante. I look forward to
continuing my journey on the path, integrating the teachings into my daily life.
Thank you, Bhante, for your wisdom and guidance.
Hitesh Mahetaliya, Mumbai
Profession: Civil Engineer
This 10 days Course is immensely Helpful to me. As I have completed one 10 days Goenkaji's Vipasanaa course and practicing this meditation since last 3 to 4 years but in actual day to day life awareness(sati) was missing. But after attending this 10 days retreat in which Bhanteji has taught us How we can be aware in our daily routine Activities i.e. Walking, Eating, Working etc...practically is Awesome. Hence I would
advise to all serious Sadhaks to attend this 10 days retreat. As also Bhanteji taught us more than 15 Meditations which are highly effective in our daily life and also the way in which Bhanteji taught us Early Buddha Teachings in technical yet simple way is Remarkable.
Prakash Hoval, Mumbai
No words to say Bhante ten days course with you have been greatest achievement, moments, in my life which I received true knowledge of Buddhism. The real teaching of Buddha, the essence of Buddhism. How to overcome the defilement through following the path of buddha totally bliss. I am practicing daily with my family which you taught us during course and I will continue. I with my folded hands thanking you what you have given us. I'll be in touch with you if needed some guidance from you.
M Raja Sekhar, Vijayawada
Profession: Government Service
I’m from Government Services Vijayawada, The EBT meditation course taught by Venerable Bodhi Dhamma is a path breaking process.
Different meditations covering all daily activities are taught. If followed properly, I hope, life itself will become meditation. Many myths and misconceptions about meditation are cleared.
It is more flexible and much more effective. Long hours of sitting is not there but I am sure long lasting benefits will be there. The tools given in the form of Tracking Sheet and other ways will help participants to establish in awareness.
Teaching process shows that Banteji has done extensive study and research in the field.
Two hour question and answer session is good and one humble suggestion is to encourage more practical and practice related questions
Deep Gratitude for the Compassion and Kindness of Banteji.
Nishit Kantha, Mumbai
Media Professional, Speaker, Author
I have visited several monasteries, and retreats, but the experience with our course guide Bhante Bodhi Dhamma, was very different.
I would say others were too bookish, while Bhante could drive complex concepts very lucidly, in experiential way, such that most of the concepts I knew all these whiles, turned to be only partially clear and above all, now I can view them in new perspective. The visual aids, presentation, the stories, the proofs, the questioning and testing our view on logic, the bashing up of some who were clinging on to their notions… I can go on and on. The hard work Bhante put in preparing the courseware for us (the lay people) was commendable. So much of effort in getting us the most authentic flavour of Buddhism, it was phenomenal.
I did not miss a moment, as was desired from me, I kept an open inquisitive mind as of a child-like seeker. There was no dull moment, even meditation sessions were not extreme or torturous type, I managed to adhere to all the rigours, and pledged to continue some of the practices out of the course, internalise as part of my daily routine.
Dhamma sevaks/ sevikas were really helpful in keeping our stay and participation very comfortable. I was lucky to have amazing lot of course-mates, my sharing with many of fellow upasakas/ upaasikas was profound. I felt immensely respected and I tried to reciprocate the gestures. I would have liked the course to go on endlessly. I don’t have to say ‘Thank You’ in words, gratitude is not the right attitude in our faith, but I am sure this was manifestation of some good Kamma from my past that manifested in this realm of peace, calmness and awareness. I shall cherish the ‘metta’ of wonderful people I met in the retreat.
This is a must attend course for everyone, I would highly recommend. We were adequately challenged; many old notions were demolished and a tender new order has set in. I have returned to my usual life, reinvigorated zeal that I shall leave no stone unturned to nurture this new sapling that I got from there.
Shailendra Dhakadey, Mumbai
Dear Bhante, Congratulations! This is for the first time I am receiving Dhamma knowledge in such a highly simplified, structured and professional manner along with a superb dedicated teacher. Your effort of keep the class light with jokes is really working. On the 5th day I have made reasonable progress on understanding the core concepts and practicing SATI.
With SATI I am getting to be my best version more often, feel more energetic and whatever I am doing, I am doing much better ..walking, listening, talking etc. I also understood that path to Nibanna involves
purification and Shila plays a key role.. To perfect Shila, Sati plays important role.. Looking forward to days ahead..
Regards, Shailendra
Devaraj, Bangalore
Vandami bhanteji I would like to share my experience regarding 10days retreat. .
I develop my awareness in all types of meditation, in starting days its to difficult miens distraction to me but day by day I improve regarding eating meditation, walking
meditation, talking meditation in all, its so use full to now, now my mindfulness improve... totally my physical, mental and verbal now I try to control easily, I learned one track...... Totally my satti is improving now day by day. ..
I I clarified this... Metta sharing, punya sharing, doing pooja , one pointed meditation, pattichasamapada, kamma effect, past action correction, now I got clarity in this....totally I gettin more benifit in this retreat go to nibhana path..., as like you kalyana mitra guidance
Mruthyunjaya, Bangalore
One picture with broken links indicating cutting of samsara links and the other picture with diamond indicating Lord Buddha's teaching, actually summarises the intent behind this retreat. This diamond is to be utilised to cut the chain of samsara.
To make it more appropriate, the two distinct set of schedules, namely various series of morning meditations sessions, were actually the practical aspects of the teachings and appropriate dhamma classes in the afternoon were supplementing the practices, to make sure that we understand properly what we are practicing.
The guided meditation were very well planned and right up to the point. Being ideal meditation actually gives us the know-how that are required to be put into practice in real world. The tracking sheet makes us understand that even trivial activities are of great importance for development of mindfulness. The importance of mindfulness was very well emphasized during the retreat. With matching dhamma classes for every meditation, we get to know the real background understanding that we are supposed to know for every meditation class.
The clarifications that we got to know with reference practices that we had adopted, were very much necessary to for us to come out of any dark spots in our understanding. Even though the dhamma classes were a little bit uneasy to decipher, they gave us the area to work out on ourselves for further more clarification.
All in all, for me, the meditation classes were very appropriate and continuing these will be my first priority. Later, to know about the related dhamma in much details will be my next task.
Bhante ji I am very grateful for your utmost efforts and sacrifices, to undertake this much amount risk and pain, to come out of your way and guide us to know the right path towards our goal of liberation. This retreat has really woken me up from falling into traps of never ending downfall.
I once again thank you for making me aware of the pitfalls and change my habits henceforth to practice properly the right things.
Sadhu sadhu sadhu.