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Igatpuri Resort or Vipassana Kendra |
Vipassana, one of India's most ancient
meditation techniques, is traced to Gautama the Buddha. It is the process of
self-purification by self-observation. One begins by observing the natural
breath to develop concentration and then moves on to observe the changing
nature of body and mind and experiences the universal truths of impermanence,
suffering and egolessness. |
| Vipassana, which means, "to see things as they really are", is a logical and
pure natural science. Its practitioners claim that as a by-product of mental
purification, many psychosomatic diseases also get eradicated. With continued
practice, the meditation relieves the tensions of everyday life and develops
positive, creative energy for the betterment of the individual and society. |
| Vipassana International Academy offers you an opportunity to learn the path to
Dhamma - Goutama Buddha's technique of meditation. To learn Vipassana, it is
necessary to take a ten-day residential course under the guidance of a
qualified teacher. These courses are open to anyone who sincerely wishes to
learn the technique. People from all backgrounds find that they become better
human beings. Thus, without conflict, it cuts across barriers of race, caste or
religion, in any place, at any time and will prove equally beneficial to one
and all. |
| If you enrol for the retreat you will remain within the course site having no
contact with the outside world for the duration of the retreat. You will follow
a demanding daily schedule that includes about 10 hours of sitting meditation.
You will also observe silence, not communicating with fellow students. There
are three steps to the training. |
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Advance Booking |
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At most times the course is completely booked. It's better to make bookings at
least two months in advance. This can be done online for the dhamma Giri centre
as of now. |
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Boarding and Lodging |
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centre has comfortable accommodation for about 600 students, in addition to
living quarters for the Dhamma workers (volunteers), kitchen staff and a
separate accommodation quarters for monks (bhikkhus) who come for the course.
There is no charge for accommodation. You may give a donation if you so wish. |
| Food :
Meals at the ashram are provided free of cost at fixed times. |
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4:00 a.m. : Morning wake-up bell
4:30 - 6:30 a.m. : Meditate in the hall or your own room
6:30 - 8:00 a.m. : Breakfast break
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. : Group meditation in the hall
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. : Meditate in the hall or your own room
11:30 noon : Lunch
12 noon - 1:00 p.m. : Rest break
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. : Meditate in the hall or your own room
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. : Group meditation in the hall
3:30 - 5:00 p.m. : Meditate in the hall or your own room
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. : Tea break
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. : Group meditation in the hall
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. : Video recording of Goenkaji shown
9:30 p.m. : Retire to your own room/Lights out |
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Dhamma Giri, Igatpuri
Vipassana International Academy,
Dist. Nashik, Igatpuri-422403. |
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Centers in Maharashtra |
Vipassana International
Academy at Igatpuri, Maharashtra
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Center at Igatpuri, Maharashtra
Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Dhule, Maharashtra
Pune City, Maharashtra
Pune Riverside,
Maharashtra
Aurangabad, Maharashtra |