Vipassana Meditation 10 days Retreat Experience: Review

Vipassana is a Pali word which means to see the reality as it is. This technique was discovered by Gautam Buddha.

Vipassana course structure

All over the world, Vipassana centres run the same course structure.

It is mandatory for a beginner to attend 10 days retreat.

Fees

No fees, Vipassana centre run solely on a donation basis.

On the tenth day, you can give the donation on your own voluntary choice.

Code of Discipline

Noble Silence: Do not talk to anyone.

Wear comfortable dresses covering the whole body.

No past ritual including worship, chanting mantras or wearing any talisman.

Only vegetarian food will be served.

No physical exercises.

Daily Routine

The day starts from 4 a.m. and ends at 9.30 p.m.

Meditate for 10 hours daily.

5 mins breaks are given after every 1 hour or 2 hours meditation.

Sufficient time is given for breakfast and lunch.

Methods of meditation

For the first three days observe the natural breath. See the incoming and outgoing breath as it is without altering them.

From the fourth day observe sensations of the whole body.

Sensations mean any kind of natural feeling on the body: itching, pain, coldness, heat, perspiration etc.

Benefits of Vipassana Meditation

Over a period of 10 days, bodies naturally adopt the discipline of sitting for long hours.

Breath is related to the mind, so observing the mind automatically calms the mind.

Everything in the world is made up of sensations, so by observing sensations we gradually begin to know the true nature of the whole existence.

Why should we do Meditation

Meditation is free of cost.

It's proved by scientific research that meditation has a good effect on our body and mind.

Many people have expressed that their chronic and psychosomatic diseases have been healed by meditation.

Meditation formats the mind, by cleaning the old thoughts. So people find newness in their lives.

Better concentration and increased awareness.

MAY ALL BEING BE HAPPY

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