How the Goenka-tradition courses work, from the organisation's own pages. This guide is compiled from the place's own published information; we have not visited, and it is not a review.
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The place
The dhamma.org site describes Vipassana as an ancient technique that it says was rediscovered by the Buddha. It starts with observing the natural breath to concentrate the mind, then observing the changing nature of body and mind. It says a Vipassana course is not a rest cure, a holiday or an opportunity for socialising.
Its worldwide listing shows 273 centres and 135 non-centre course sites.
What it offers
- Ten-day and other adult courses, and courses for teenagers and children, at centres and non-centre sites.
- An application for every course; replies can take up to two weeks.
- Courses open for applications four months before the start, at 6 AM on the listed dates (per a US centre's schedule page).
- A limit of two 10-day courses per year per student, per the same page.
Before you go
- Read what a 10-day silent retreat is like and whether a silent retreat is safe.
- Read how to apply.
- Read the Introduction to the Technique and the Code of Discipline on dhamma.org before applying. See our Vipassana centres.
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