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9/3/12 7:34 PM
I would like to read a review or a few comments about Dhamma Sukkha Meditation Center. I am considering a self retreat there of several weeks duration. The abbot is Bhante Vimalaramsi. Opinions from anyone's experience studying with this teacher would be appreciated. If a responder would prefer off this site to comment feel free to write me at srtraveler@gmail.com. Thanks for any help

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9/3/12 10:31 PM as a reply to Steve Katona.
Ven. Vimalaramsi is a somewhat notorious character who has made some strange claims in the past and talks disparagingly about other teachers.
At this time there's a very long thread on dhammawheel.com that started with discussing his youtube video and quickly devolved into a flamewar. You might find it interesting if you want to form an opinion of the guy. http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=7375&start=0

(Edit: that is not to say I personally don't like the guy. What he says seems like good stuff to me, and dhammawheel.com is mostly hardcore Protestant Theravadins who, for example, really hate Dan Ingram. Still, it's useful to know other opinions)

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9/3/12 8:25 PM as a reply to Steve Katona.
Steve,
Hi, I've been using the method he teaches, TWIM, with Very Good results. I've been on their yahoo forum
( http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dhammasukha/messages?o=1)and talked with Sister Khema and other members for the past year. I've never visited the centre, or communicated directly with Bhante Vimalaramsi however. Overall my impression of them has been good and I'd attend a retreat there if I was able.
Also, they have had some online "retreats" over the summer, not sure if you would be able to do one before the real thing but it may be a good intro.
Some other DhO members have also used some of the practices he teaches so they may also add some info. Feel free to ask any questions you may have