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In our fast-paced world, finding genuine peace can feel impossible. The Metta Vipassana (Also called TWIM- Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation) meditation retreats at Fireflies Intercultural Centre in Bengaluru provide an opportunity to step back from daily pressures and learn techniques that bring lasting peace of mind.
Under the guidance of experienced teachers, you'll learn TWIM - a gentle yet transformative method rooted in the Buddha's original teachings, passed down through Venerable Bhante Vimalaramsi's lineage. The Buddha designed this practice to be easy to understand, comfortable and fun to learn. You'll cultivate the Four Brahmaviharas - Loving Kindness, Compassion, Empathetic Joy, and Equanimity - which naturally develop as your meditation deepens. This unified approach weaves both Metta (Loving-kindness) and Vipassana (Insight) into a practical antidote for suffering that helps manage today's challenges. By changing our minds, we change our life, bringing up a new smile. Come discover the wonder of this Living Dhamma.
Pune International Airport
Pune International Airport
40 Mns ; 18 KM
Pune Railway Station
Pune Railway Station
24 Mns ; 9 KM
Swargate bus station
Swargate bus station
15 Mns ; 4 KM
The Retreat Schedule
Retreats will begin on Day 1 and ends on Day 8. (Below given an example of retreats starting on Saturday)
Saturday, Day 1
· Arrival & Registration:.
· 8AM-8.30AM: Breakfast (NOBLE SILENCE STARTS)
· 9.30AM -10AM: Morning routine. (Refuge and Precepts) in the hall.
10AM-10.30AM: Group sitting meditation in the hall.
11AM-11.30AM : Group sitting meditation the hall.
11.30am: Lunch and rest. (maintain Silence)
2.00PM : Meditation in the hall. / Interviews with the guide .
2.30 PM : Group sitting meditation in the hall.
3.00 PM : Sitting or walking meditation.
4.00 PM : English Discourse
5.00 PM: Tea break .
5.30 PM : Marathi Discourse .
6.00 PM: Walking meditation.
7.00 PM : Dinner (optional / on request). (Course for One day retreat ends post Talk or Dinner)
7.30PM : Sitting and walking meditation.
9.00PM : Rest ( lights off , maintain silence).
Sunday, Day 2
5.30 AM: Wake up call.
6.00 AM: Morning routine/meditation. Yoga (only if instructor is available)( Refuge and precepts) in the hall .
7.00 AM: Meditation in the hall.8.00 AM: Breakfast .
9.00 AM: Group sitting meditation the hall.
10.00 AM: Sitting/walking meditation in the hall.
11.30 AM: Lunch and rest.(maintain silence)
2.00 PM:,Sitting /walking Meditation in the hall/Interviews with the guide .
4.00 PM : English Discourse
5.00 PM: Tea break .
5.30 PM : Marathi Discourse .
6.00 PM : Walking meditation.
7.00 PM: Dinner(optional, on request)
7.30PM :Group sitting meditation the hall.
8.30 PM: Sitting and walking meditation.
9.00 PM: Rest.(maintain silence).
Day 3 to Day 7 As above
Day 8 Noble Silence ends after the Discourse. The course concludes at 5pm. One can leave after Tea break at 5 pm.
Preparing for Your Retreat
Preparing for Your Retreat
Having these things may help Slippers, thermos, water bottle, torch, and shawl. Pen and notepad to take notes in Dhamma Talks.
This is a silent retreat but you can speak to us in the organizing team and the volunteers. Please refrain from talking to others as this hinders their and your peace of mind.
No use of mobile phones is allowed during the retreat. You will have to deposit phones on the first day and they will be given back on last full Day post-lunch (So, you can plan your travel).
If you take medicines, bring enough to last the retreat period. If you need to eat in the evening due to health reasons, let us know on the first day or over email. Also, you can skip the 6th precept related to not eating food post-mid-day meals.
Yoga: Yoga mats will help if we have a Yoga teacher like Hugh or Majulaji.
Optional: Personal scent-free soaps, if you prefer. Please avoid strong scents and perfumes.
Why This Retreat is Different
Why This Retreat is Different
Many people think meditation is about pushing away thoughts or sitting still in rigid concentration. But TWIM takes a different path - one that’s lighter, kinder, and filled with joy.
Through the Six R’s: Recognize, Release, Relax, Re-smile, Return, and Repeat, you’ll learn to gently let go of mental distractions and come back to a mind that is calm, present, and smiling.
Bhante Vimalaramsi often reminded students:
“If you can smile, meditation is easy.”
And in this retreat, smiling is not just allowed - it’s encouraged.
With regular practice, TWIM naturally:
Reduces anxiety, stress, and worry
Cultivates loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity
Brings insight into the nature of mind and the cause of suffering
Opens a clear and direct path to the peace of Nibbana
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Who Is This Retreat For?
Who Is This Retreat For?
Whether you’ve never meditated before or have years of experience, you’ll find a supportive, compassionate environment here. All you need is an open mind, a curious heart, and a willingness to smile.
This retreat is for anyone who is:
Curious about meditation but doesn’t know where to start
Wants a practice that feels natural, joyful, and deeply effective
Has meditated before but longs for more clarity, understanding, and ease
Feels called to balance mindfulness with kindness
What You’ll Take Home
What You’ll Take Home
By the end of the retreat, you’ll carry more than just memories. You’ll have:
A simple, joyful meditation you can practice anywhere
A lighter, more relaxed relationship with your mind
Greater resilience in the face of stress and challenge
A deeper understanding of the suttas and how they come alive in daily life
And perhaps most importantly - the taste of inner peace that can’t be shaken.
Your Retreat Manual
Your Retreat Manual
Every day will be a rhythm of gentle guidance, silent practice, and nourishing Dhamma:
Daily Guided Meditation Instructions - Learn and deepen TWIM step by step
Dhamma Talks - Explore the suttas and practical wisdom for daily life
One-on-One Interviews - Personalized guidance to keep your practice clear and steady
Noble Silence - A sacred space for inward reflection
Simple Vegetarian Meals - Wholesome food to support your body and mind
Comfortable Eco-Friendly Accommodation - A simple and smooth life where there is no distraction from regular life.
Why Metta–Vipassana Together?
Why Metta–Vipassana Together?
TWIM blends Metta (loving-kindness) and Vipassana (insight) into one seamless practice. Rather than separating calm and wisdom, this method develops them together.
You’ll discover how cultivating a light, joyful mind naturally leads to deeper insight - without strain, without force.
This is meditation as the Buddha originally taught it: gentle, wise, and rooted in kindness.
A Final Invitation
A Final Invitation
As Bhante Vimalaramsi said:
“This path is beautiful because it’s natural. Smile, relax, observe - and awakening begins to unfold on its own.”
Come and experience a retreat where meditation is not about effort, but about ease.
Smile. Relax. Let go. Discover freedom.
Registration & Contact
Registration & Contact
📩 Email: hello@mettavipassana.org
📞 Phone: +91 7506106787 (Shubham Mohod)
Spaces are limited to keep the retreat intimate and supportive. Early registration is encouraged.
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