Do people change after Vipassana?

It doesn’t change your life miraculously unlike what most people would have you believe. Any event in life, can only be a starting or triggering point. Vipassana can be that. So, don’t go expecting to get some special spiritual wings after 10 days of attending it!

How difficult is Vipassana meditation?

In September 2017, I attended my first ten-day Vipassana Meditation retreat. Meditation, especially on a retreat, is hard work. It’s arduous, challenging, nerve-wrecking, incredibly painful, and boring at times. Many people leave retreats prematurely and many others think about it simply because it’s too hardcore.

Where can I learn Vipassana meditation in Bangalore for free?

You can learn Vipassana Meditation in a free 10-day meditation retreat and have a break from your stressful daily life. Vipassana Bangalore called as Dhamma Paphulla is located 30 Km away from the main city Bangalore in a village called Alur.

What is variablevipassana meditation?

Vipassana meditation utilizes your natural breath – inhaling, exhaling – as a stethoscope for you to examine your body like a doctor. The main aim is to be aware of the sensations you experience with this breath, over a given area, and be equanimous to this sensation, i.e. not react, positively or negatively.

What is your review of Vipassana centre in Rajasthan?

I recently visited one of the Vipassana Centre for a 10 day silent retreat as I was in need of mental stability and to know myself better. Located in Rajasthan, about 280KMs from New Delhi, the place is a like an oasis in the desert. Greenery attracts large number of birds making the experience much more beautiful.

How long does it take to become a Vipassana teacher?

It takes years of training to become a designated Vipassana teacher. The late S.N Goenka became a teacher after spending 14 years as a student Enroll for a Vipassana meditation course at the official Vipassana meditation centre in Bangalore.