This 1-week retreat included 35 retreatants from 11 countries, including Italy of course, as well as Austria, Canada, England, France, Germany, Indonesia, Israel, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Sweden. Many thanks to the organizers, Andrea S. and Andrea M. as well as our translator, Victoria. (photo is of part of the group) Here is a hotlink to learn more about this retreat:...

We are pleased to announce Heather Young as Teacher-in-Training for Awakening Dharma.  Heather’s enthusiasm for the samatha practice is evident and contagious! Heather is in the process of completing her doctoral dissertation which focuses on the anapanasati practice as taught through Awakening Dharma, in the lineage of Ven. Pa Auk Sayadaw. Heather has been on the spiritual path since her teens, and has been attending retreats mainly in...