ABOUT
Dhammadasa
Dhammadasa, a spiritual teacher and author, is trained in various spiritual and religious traditions. He honed his expertise through several years of intensive Buddhist retreats, including a year in solitary meditation. He is the author of Your Heart Blooms in Silence: Reflections From A Year in Solitary Meditation and an eagerly anticipated comprehensive guide to spiritual awakening, which will delve into the practical steps and profound insights necessary for spiritual awakening.
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Dhammadasa provides support, insight, and guidance to help people understand the causes of emotional or psychological pain and apply practical spiritual tools to end suffering. To achieve this, he provides detailed instructions on lovingkindness, mindfulness, ethical conduct, and meditation.
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Dhammadasa's knowledge spans many traditions, including Buddhism (Tibetan Mahayana, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Korean Zen, and Theravada), New Testament Christianity, Sufism, Advaita Vedanta, and Taoism. He holds a non-discriminatory view toward these diverse traditions, believing they all share a common goal to guide humanity toward liberation from suffering. This inclusive approach ensures that all seekers, regardless of background, feel respected and welcomed in his teachings.
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Dhammadasa regards every student as unique and provides them with individualized and precise spiritual instructions. He guides his students to identify the root cause of suffering, steering them away from temporary relief through distractions or ineffective practices. He is a deep listener and patient teacher guided by natural lovingkindness and compassion.
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To view some of Dhammadasa’s teachings online, visit