Introduction
Vipassana Meditation Center is a global organization that offers courses in Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. Vipassana means see things as they are. (dhamma.org) It is an ancient technique discovered by Buddha, Prince Siddahagottama 2500 years ago to reach enlightenment. 10 days’ residential courses are offered for students to learn the basic techniques. (Lecture by Goenkaji) The first three days, students will practice anapatha, observing the natural breath to practice concentration of the mind. Then next 7 days, students will learn to practice Vipassana, observation on the body sensations. There is no cost. Students will feel free to donate how much they want after the course.
The Vipassana courses are taught in centers or non-centers through out the world. In Washington State, there is one center in Onalaska, half hour away from Centralia and 3 hours away from Seattle. The course is also taught in prisons. “Dhamma Brothers” is a documentary film released in 2007, screening courses conducted in at Donaldson Correctional Facility in Alabama. (Wikipedia.org)
According to the website: dhamma.org, during the course, students need to follow five precepts: "1. To abstain from killing any being; 2 to abstrain from stealing; 3 to abstain from all sexual activitiy; 4. to abstain from telling lies; 5. to abstain from intoxicants.
Also, "students should commit to the technique and teaching, which means all forms of worship; religious ceremony like fasting, counting beads, and singing, reciting mantras should not be performed. Furthermore, noble silence should be observed. Any form of communication like sign language, eye contacts and etc. is prohibited."Vegetarian food will be provided on the course for breakfast and lunch.
After midday, new students can have fruits or snacks but old students are now allowed to eat after midday. Music, reading and writing are also prohibited. Students should focus on practicing the technique. There is strict timetable from 4:30 to 9:30 everyday. Approximately 10 hours’ meditation will be practiced everyday. There are breaks during meditation. Every evening at 7pm, there is videotaped lecture by teacher S.N.Goenka explaining the experience and technique. (dhamma.org)
Vipassana Meditation Center is a global organization that offers courses in Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. Vipassana means see things as they are. (dhamma.org) It is an ancient technique discovered by Buddha, Prince Siddahagottama 2500 years ago to reach enlightenment. 10 days’ residential courses are offered for students to learn the basic techniques. (Lecture by Goenkaji) The first three days, students will practice anapatha, observing the natural breath to practice concentration of the mind. Then next 7 days, students will learn to practice Vipassana, observation on the body sensations. There is no cost. Students will feel free to donate how much they want after the course.
The Vipassana courses are taught in centers or non-centers through out the world. In Washington State, there is one center in Onalaska, half hour away from Centralia and 3 hours away from Seattle. The course is also taught in prisons. “Dhamma Brothers” is a documentary film released in 2007, screening courses conducted in at Donaldson Correctional Facility in Alabama. (Wikipedia.org)
According to the website: dhamma.org, during the course, students need to follow five precepts: "1. To abstain from killing any being; 2 to abstrain from stealing; 3 to abstain from all sexual activitiy; 4. to abstain from telling lies; 5. to abstain from intoxicants.
Also, "students should commit to the technique and teaching, which means all forms of worship; religious ceremony like fasting, counting beads, and singing, reciting mantras should not be performed. Furthermore, noble silence should be observed. Any form of communication like sign language, eye contacts and etc. is prohibited."Vegetarian food will be provided on the course for breakfast and lunch.
After midday, new students can have fruits or snacks but old students are now allowed to eat after midday. Music, reading and writing are also prohibited. Students should focus on practicing the technique. There is strict timetable from 4:30 to 9:30 everyday. Approximately 10 hours’ meditation will be practiced everyday. There are breaks during meditation. Every evening at 7pm, there is videotaped lecture by teacher S.N.Goenka explaining the experience and technique. (dhamma.org)
For more information, please visit the website: www.dhamma.org
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