Tributes from Meditators Around the World

Rianne, Holland:

Extremely valuable; once in a lifetime opportunity! I will take this with me back home and enjoy Buddhism the rest of my life.

Pablo, Chile:

Extremely valuable; made me feel one with the world. I feel love, peaceful love for everything and everybody.

Lieke, Holland:

This trip has been the best thing I’ve ever done in my life, and the things I’ve learned and seen out of meditation are a very important part of it. I want to thank you so much. Never in this life will I forget about this experience, and I will definitely continue meditating at home.

Richard, USA:

Extremely valuable; this all too short time, none-the-less did give me an entirely new awareness of an inner world of richness and resourcefulness that wants to be known and welcomed into conscious awareness.

Roosmarijn, Holland:

Very valuable; my meditation studies showed me a new world and that I was capable to get there – that was more than I expected.

Rachel, Canada:

Extremely valuable. As we say, I “straightened my head out” ...many illusions, veils were lifted and things were sorted out ... I realized a new way to live that I had really known all along.

Niels, Holland:

Extremely valuable. It let me put life in a much bigger perspective than I’ve ever seen it in before. It showed me what’s really important in life. And, it definitely encouraged me to live in a more altruistic way. (Niels’s mother was so impressed with his meditation that she also came with her friend, and both meditated to experiencing Nirvana.)

Anke, Germany:

Extremely valuable. In Nirvana I was overwhelmed. I knew I don’t have to doubt any more. Whatever I’ve seen and felt was real. I never meditated before and achieved quite much in such a short time. (She declared herself a follower of the Buddha.

Andrew, USA:

I didn’t know much about Buddhism and wasn’t sure what to expect. I tried to keep an open mind and couldn’t have followed a better approach. I was able to purify myself mentally and spiritually. The environment of the wat emanates peace and contentment. The monks were some of the most peaceful, respectful people I have ever met and led by example rather than proselytizing. Phra Bart guided us with patience and a sense of humor. All in all, it’s hard to think of a time better spent. I have become a more confident, clear-thinking person. I encourage anyone out there to give the Meditation Institute a try.

Steve, Singapore:

Extremely valuable! In Nirvana I saw Lord Buddha. In Heaven I felt very peaceful. In Hell I saw my grandpa. You can really experience things that you cannot see with the eye. It is very peaceful when you are in Nirvana.

Judith, Holland:

Very Valuable! In Heaven I saw celestials living on clouds and a mountain and felt peace and lightness. I’ve made a big step from no experience. Now I know I’m on the right way. I did not ever expect to be able to feel so calm and peaceful and happy while meditating, but also afterwards.

Teddi, USA:

Extremely valuable! In Nirvana I felt completely weightless, at peace and stillness. I reached a level of peace and stillness that I never had before. I’m not sure exactly what happened, but it was the most beautiful experience of my life. This is a wonderful program. Everyone was very kind and patient. The food was great! Just keep doing what you are doing!

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