Vipassana meditation

back2form said:

Thank you, but have to complete more in the future.

I completed this 10 day Course twice already & still planning for third - Do you know the reason why ?

20-Day Courses:

What ?
Yes, These courses are for serious, committed students who have completed multiple 10-day courses and have a strong practice.

Min Requirements To attend a 20-day course :-
One must be a serious old student committed to the technique, have completed at least five 10-day courses.

30-day Courses :-
What , 1 month ?
Yes, who have completed a minimum of six 10-day courses (one since their first 20-day course), one 20-day course, and have been practicing regularly for at least two years.

45-day Courses :-
What ? imao
This open only to persons involved in Dhamma Service and Assistant Teachers who have completed a minimum of seven 10-day courses (one since their first 30-day course), two 30-day courses,, and have been practicing regularly for at least three years.

60-day Courses :-
What ? 2 month's .. Yep

1. Active ATs who have sat at least two 45-day courses and conduct at least four 10-day courses annually.
2. Those who are enrolled in or about to enter AT Training, have sat two 45-day courses, have served at least four 10-day courses in the past 12 months and/or are deeply involved in daily Dhamma service.
3. In some areas, non-ATs may be accepted as rare exceptions if they have completed at least two 45-day courses, served at least four 10-day courses annually and/or are deeply involved in daily Dhamma service.

For more information:- https://www.dhamma.org/en/schedules/schpadhana

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I had no idea that it had so many levels. Honestly, I'm a bit jealous of those who have completed them. Their peace of mind must be on another level.

I think I should start with just an hour of meditation at home each day and then consider a 10-day course and beyond.

deppo said:

Some years ago I went to a retreat to do this kind of meditation.

In case you've not heard about it before, it is a kind of meditation that you spend 10 days with like 100 other strangers to a retreat center in nature where you are NOT allowed not only to speak with another person, not even to look at them in the eyes. I am not joking. Eye to eye communication is forbidden. You have to be walking around the resort with eyes down. And you have to do 10 days in silence literally meditation 10 to 12 hours a day in a group setting and alone. You wake up pretty early too around 4 or 5 am. You live in a stand-alone room amongst the trees alone for the 10 days.

Extremely difficult to do even if you're a veteran doing meditation. I lasted no more than 36 hours. I think I was the first one to leave, maybe the only one who knows, those people who go there are mind savages, I think the quit ratio before 10 days are over is almost non-existent.

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Have you ever done any meditation before?

MR.Spuf said:

Have you ever done any meditation before?

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Yeah, I've been doing on and off for years daily 15-min sessions.

vipashyana + panchakarma = rejuvenating self!

WOW, it's such a pleasure to meet a fellow Vipassi here on BHW!

I have taken two 10 Day courses as well - one at Dhamma Thali, Jaipur, and another at Dhamma Sikkim, Changey Senti, Sikkim. I must say, it was one of the best decisions I have ever made for myself.

Which center did you attend, OP?

Both times, when I completed the course, I felt like a newborn - completely free from the pollution of the outer world.

I see some people laughing at it. On a lighter note, please understand that walking the path of mindfulness is the greatest gift you can give yourself.

Did you know that Jack Dorsey attended the Vipassana course on his birthday in 2018? That must mean something, right?

back2form said:

Thank you, but have to complete more in the future.

I completed this 10 day Course twice already & still planning for third - Do you know the reason why ?

20-Day Courses:

What ?
Yes, These courses are for serious, committed students who have completed multiple 10-day courses and have a strong practice.

Min Requirements To attend a 20-day course :-
One must be a serious old student committed to the technique, have completed at least five 10-day courses.

30-day Courses :-
What , 1 month ?
Yes, who have completed a minimum of six 10-day courses (one since their first 20-day course), one 20-day course, and have been practicing regularly for at least two years.

45-day Courses :-
What ? imao
This open only to persons involved in Dhamma Service and Assistant Teachers who have completed a minimum of seven 10-day courses (one since their first 30-day course), two 30-day courses,, and have been practicing regularly for at least three years.

60-day Courses :-
What ? 2 month's .. Yep

1. Active ATs who have sat at least two 45-day courses and conduct at least four 10-day courses annually.
2. Those who are enrolled in or about to enter AT Training, have sat two 45-day courses, have served at least four 10-day courses in the past 12 months and/or are deeply involved in daily Dhamma service.
3. In some areas, non-ATs may be accepted as rare exceptions if they have completed at least two 45-day courses, served at least four 10-day courses annually and/or are deeply involved in daily Dhamma service.

For more information:- https://www.dhamma.org/en/schedules/schpadhana

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WOW which centres?

SERPhustler said:

I have taken two courses as well - one at Dhamma Thali, Jaipur, and another at Dhamma Sikkim, Changey Senti, Sikkim. I must say, it was one of the best decisions I have ever made for myself.

Which center did you attend, OP?

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I was in the UK at the time so did it there.

SERPhustler said:

Both times, when I completed the course, I felt like a newborn - completely free from the pollution of the outer world.

I see some people laughing at it. On a lighter note, please understand that walking the path of mindfulness is the greatest gift you can give yourself.

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Yeah people that are laughing at meditation are just clueless. It's a very solid practice to make you present, happier and de-stress overall. The duration of the 10 days was just way too much for me.

deppo said:

I was in the UK at the time so did it there.

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Sounds great!

deppo said:

I was in the UK at the time so did it there.

Yeah people that are laughing at meditation are clueless. It's a very solid practice to make you present, happier and de-stress overall. The duration of the 10 days was just way too much for me.

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During my second course, from day 3 to day 6, I was requesting the teacher to let me leave. He would simply tell me to carry on and speak to him less - only if absolutely necessary. From day 7 onward, things got much better. There was a lady in that course who cried loudly every day and night - perhaps some past trauma was resurfacing.

In my first course, for the first four days, my back and knees ached so much that I was on the verge of tears. But on days 5 and 6, the pain magically disappeared.

The 10 days (plus 2 additional days at the beginning and end) felt too much for sure, but in the end, it was always worth it.

Do you know meditation Master MINH NIEM, HE IS IN VIET NAM and I watch his videos every day, and I find Vipassana as a healing medicine for me and this life

Sounds impressive. Where exactly did you do this meditation and were the other participants from the same nationality as you? Did you also experience Ayagusha etc.?

This is too much post-modernism for me.

back2form said:

The real Savage is the One who incompletes.

In our batch, some guys returned back within 2 or 3 days..

Before going into this, some says to me : you can't complete 10 days like that

I challenged & completed successfully..

10 days of Silence - No Speech, No mobile phone, No eye Contact, No Smoke or anything..

Vipasana Meditation is Simply Breathing Techniques

It's one of a way of self-transformation through self-observation. It focuses on the deep interconnection between mind and body,

If you're into Spritual, you realize its true Benefits..

I Like Vipasana Meditation..
After completing the course , my soul attracted to Ancient pali Language chants and all..



You call whatever, never mind..
But, Respect the Vipasana Teachings .. it's a Most Ancient Technique..

There is no charge for either the teaching, or for room and board. All Vipassana courses worldwide are run on a strictly voluntary donation basis. At the end of your course, if you have benefited from the experience, you are welcome to donate for the coming course, according to your volition and your means..

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That’s really interesting! Your experiences genuinely surprised me. So how do you feel mentally? I mean, how has meditation changed your perspective on life, your mental health, or even the way you think?

aydinasuh said:

That’s really interesting! Your experiences genuinely surprised me. So how do you feel mentally? I mean, how has meditation changed your perspective on life, your mental health, or even the way you think?

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Thanks for asking.. I'm happy to share my experience..

How do you feel Mentally?

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Well, After 10 days of silence.. I actually felt myself like a Buddhist Monk

Yes, Mentally feeling Peaceful ( i.e peace within - I’ve experienced it and it is an incredibly unique and blissful experience. )

Very Less Talk , while we walk on the roads, we don't aware of ants, insects come across the path..

But for me, after this Meditation - I am really aware of walking - Not to harm single ants on our path. Learned to sit for an hour without changing position or eyes open. I did not react to the sensations on my body – including the extreme pain of long sits.

I also learned, to “sits of strong determination” where, for an entire hour, meditators do not adjust their legs, their hands or open their eyes..

Then, used to hear birds sounds, not to do harmful to any Living beings, therefore I stopped eating Meats I.e chicken, fish, goat, beef like several years.

Also, I planned to practice Vipassana into Daily life.. I tried for few days to months..

Start my day with 20 mins Vipasana Meditation, then excited to Learn ancient Pali Language, Chants, etc.. but couldn't done as planned.. There needs to be such atmosphere to practice Vipassana ..

Example ;- what if we like to maintain silence in Home,, How our family members, kids support ? It's tough to practice by our own..

The thing is, we know the importance of meditation very well, Due to the Situations , we fail to follow or practice daily.. Same thing Happened..

I have explained my experience, but not completely, because one cannot explain the true feelings in words Vipassana can only be fully understood by experiencing it oneself and the benefits can only come through practice..

Vipasana Meditation make us more focused, more aware of our thoughts and feelings, The isolation that a ten-day silent retreat creates allows us to go deeply within, to practice equanimity deeply and to bring this developed skill set into our daily life and interactions with humanity.

Acc to me, This is one of best path leading to freedom from all suffering; it eradicates the craving, aversion and ignorance which are responsible for all our miseries. Those who practice it remove, little by little, the root causes of their suffering and steadily emerge from their former tensions to lead happy, healthy and productive lives.

" Vipassana enables us to experience inner peace: it purifies the mind, freeing it from suffering and the deep-seated causes of suffering. The practice leads step-by-step to the highest spiritual goal of full liberation from all mental defilements.” -S.N. Goenka

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I seriously recommend it,
For all seeking to liberate themselves, the suffering in their own minds – which includes anger, sadness, anxiety, frustration…

For all seeking to break their patterns of judgment, guilt, shame and comparison…

For all seeking to exist in a calm, balanced and peaceful way…

For all seeking to live in truth and integrity…

For all seeking to live in harmony with humanity…

For all seeking to live in service to Earth, humanity and our plant and animal relatives…

Again, I recommend the practice of Vipassana.

That was an amazing insight, thank you so much. I’ve been in therapy for three years now, exploring different approaches—mostly psychoanalytic. I used to have serious anger issues, and of course, there were many reasons, but it mostly traced back to my parents.

I even got into the habit of yelling at other drivers while driving. But the worst part was that I often directed my anger toward my partner—not physically, of course, but by picking fights.
Now I’m doing EMDR therapy, and I also have a mindfulness therapist, but we’ve just started. I feel like mindfulness could really help me because its practices and teachings make so much sense.

I’ve always wanted to try meditation, but I could never quite make it work. I guess it’s because I’m impulsive.

I agree that meditation, as you mentioned, could speed up my process of self-reflection. Thanks a lot for the explanations!

I’ve always wanted to try meditation, but I could never quite make it work. I guess it’s because I’m impulsive.

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Good, now let's make it work for you. @aydinasuh

Try this Simple technique, Its a main essence of the meditation.
I. e Anapana breathing practice.