What religion is Vipassana meditation?
What religion is Vipassana meditation?
Buddhist meditation
Vipassana is the oldest of Buddhist meditation practices used for enhancing mindfulness. The method comes from the Satipatthana Sutta [Foundations of Mindfulness], a discourse attributed to the Buddha himself.
Who is the founder of Vipassana meditation?
Satya Narayan Goenka
| S. N. Goenka | |
|---|---|
| Born | Satya Narayan Goenka 29 January 1924 Mandalay, Burma, British Indian Empire |
| Died | 29 September 2013 (aged 89) Mumbai, India |
| Nationality | Burmese (1924–1979), Indian 1979–2013 |
| Occupation | Vipassana meditation teacher |
How can I join Vipassana meditation?
How to Apply
- Read the Introduction to the Technique so you are familiar with the practice before you arrive.
- Read the Code of Discipline page carefully, as you will be required to follow it during your course.
- Review the Upcoming Course List and choose a course that is suitable for your schedule.
Where did Vipassana meditation originate?
The Burmese vipassana movement has its roots in the 19th century, when Theravada Buddhism came to be influenced by western modernism, and some monks tried to restore the Buddhist practice of meditation.
Is Goenka still alive?
Deceased (1924–2013)
S. N. Goenka/Living or Deceased
What is Vipassana English?
Vipassanā (Pāli) or vipaśyanā (Sanskrit) literally “special, super (Vi), seeing (Passanā)”, is a Buddhist term that is often translated as “insight”. The Pali Canon describes it as one of two qualities of mind which is developed in bhāvanā, the training of the mind, the other being samatha (mind calming).
What is a 10 day meditation retreat?
It is a ten-day silent meditation experience. For 10 days, there is no talking, no eye contact, no phones, no writing, and no reading, just to name a few of the rules. Through Vipassana, you learn a meditation technique that aspires to alleviate suffering and elevate the peace, love, and compassion you feel.
Where can I find a Vipassana meditation center?
The Vipassana Meditation Center Dhamma Dharā is one of about 200 centers worldwide offering courses in Vipassana Meditation, as taught by S.N.Goenka and his assistant teachers in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin. Dhamma Dharā is located in Shelburne, Massachusetts, approximately 90 miles west of Boston and 200 miles north of New York City.
Is vipassana free from Commercialisation?
Thus Vipassana is offered free from commercialisation. Old students are those who have completed a 10-day Vipassana Meditation course with S.N. Goenka or his Assistant Teachers.
When was the First Meditation Center in North America?
The Shelburne center, founded in 1982, was the first center in North America. The original facility was merely a roomy, comfortable two-story house and barn on eight acres of meadowland. In 1989, a group of meditators donated an adjoining seventy acres of land.
Can old students provide Dhamma Service?
Old students have the opportunity to provide Dhamma Service at the courses listed. Bilingual courses are courses which are taught in two languages. All students will hear daily meditation instructions in both languages. The evening discourses will be heard separately. Meditation courses are held at both center and non-center locations.
