Address
Vipassana International Academy
Dhamma Giri; P.O. Box 6; Igatpuri 422 403; District Nasik; Maharashtra; India.
Ph: [91](02553) 244076, 244086; Fax:[91](02553) 244176.
Location
Named 'Vipassana Worldwide Academy' (By way of), the centre is these days the principal world centre of Vipassana Meditationa and it is located in Igatpuri, a town of central railway, 3 hrs from Maharastara.
About Vipasana Meditation
Vipassana is a method that enables us to expertise peace and harmony as it purifies the thoughts, freeing it in the struggling and also the deep-seated brings about of stress and strain. The practice allows the meditator to climb the ladder to realize the highest spiritual goal of full liberation from all psychological defilements.
About the Founder
This global business was founded through the Sayagyi U Ba Khin, the distinguished Vipassana teacher, who had a deep desire to possess a world famous Vipassana Middle in India. Shortly before he passed away he expressed this wish to an Indian meditator, who was the initial student of S.N. Goenka to come to Sayagi U Ba Khin meditation middle in Rangoon. The college student returned to India complete of Dhamma enthusiasm to recognize Sayagyi's want. Other meditators quickly joined him inside the effort to set up a centre, comprehending the excellent positive aspects which might result.
Concerning the Middle
The centre offer accommodation for much more than 600 students, furthermore to living quarters for the Dhamma workers or the volunteers, kitchen area personnel as well as a separate accommodation quarters for monks who come for that seeking the program. Constant gardening, landscaping and tree planting have transformed the barren land into an unique abode. Thousands of trees and shrubs have been planted that gives it a serene surroundings.
Programs
The centre provide a standard ten day course which is held all through the calendar year, other special programmes for regular students are becoming held often. Outside of them Dhamma Tapovana can be a long course centre adjacent to Dhammagiri hosts a extended programs which is held for 20, 30, 45 and sixty days, allowing far more experienced meditators to apply at deeper ranges.
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