Join Bhante Kusala for a practical, heart-centered meditation retreat grounded in Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation (TWIM). This retreat emphasizes ease, kindness, and clarity—helping you soften tension, release habits of struggle, and experience stillness that naturally gives rise to insight.

What is TWIM?

TWIM (Tranquil Wisdom Insight Meditation) is a gentle, effective approach rooted in the early suttas. It cultivates collectedness and insight together through loving-kindness and the 6Rs:

• Recognize a distraction

• Release it

• Relax any subtle tension

• Re-smile to rekindle a light mind

• Return to the meditation object

• Repeat as needed with patience and friendliness

The 6Rs dissolve tightness instead of fighting it, opening the mind to calm, joy, and clear seeing.

Who this retreat is for

• Beginners who want clear, kind instructions

• Experienced meditators ready to soften striving and deepen collectedness

• Counselors, caregivers, and community leaders seeking sustainable compassion

Sample Daily Flow

• Early morning: Silent sit, walking, guided metta

• Morning teaching: TWIM instructions and Q&A

• Afternoon: Alternating sitting and walking practice, personal interviews

• Evening: Dhamma talk and reflections

• Quiet hours maintained for a calm container

What you’ll learn

• How to recognize and release tension quickly with the 6Rs

• Building stable, joyful collectedness without forcing

• Bringing TWIM into conversations, work, and challenges

• Wise attention to thoughts, emotions, and bodily stress

Practical Details

• Dates: Arrival 1 PM Tuesday, September 22 - Departure 12 PM Monday, September 28, 2026

• Location: Blue River Forest Experience - Overland Park, Kansas

• Lodging/Meals: All meals prepared on site and included. Enter information in the Dietary Questionnaire at Checkout.

• What to bring: Comfortable clothing, water bottle, layers, notebook, any needed cushions

• Dana / Fees: Retreat costs cover venue/meals; teachings are traditionally offered on dāna. Sliding-scale suggestions will be shared on site.

Accessibility and Care

• Gentle schedule with breaks and outdoor walking options

• Supportive interviews to tailor practice

• All participants agree to mindful speech and a respectful, substance-free environment

About Bhante Kusala

Bhante Kusala is a Theravāda Buddhist monk and teacher dedicated to making the Buddha’s path simple, kind, and immediately usable in daily life. He trained closely with TWIM teachers, offers retreats and talks across North America and Sri Lanka, and completed a PhD in Pāli in 2024. He currently develops programs through Cambridge Peace House and supports communities in Canada, the U.S., and Sri Lanka.

Lodging

Camping is included or you are welcome to drive in each day from your hotel or home. Retreat hours daily 6 AM - 9 PM.

For more information on Bhante Kusala visit links below:

https://www.cambridgepeacehouse.org/

bhantekusala.org

May this retreat be a cause for tranquility, insight, and lasting kindness.

Retreat will be held at Blue River Forest Experience - click link for directions

Register above and for questions or if you would like to volunteer email blueriverforestexperience@gmail.com or call/text the BRFE office phone at 9139619933