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The Netherlands
Vipassana Meditation
Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka
in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin |
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What is Vipassana Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living. For those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation, an Introduction to Vipassana by Mr. Goenka is available. How to learn it? The technique of Vipassana Meditation is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are no charges for the courses - not even to cover the cost of food and accommodation. All expenses are met by donations from people who, having completed a course and experienced the benefits of Vipassana, wish to give others the opportunity to also benefit. More about the technique and the rules of a course... 10-day non-center courses in the Netherlands In 2008/2009 the Dutch Vipassana Foundation will organize three ten-day meditation courses in the Netherlands: - two during the summer and one during the Christmas holidays - both periods when courses at the Belgian Vipassana Centre Dhamma Pajjota have long waiting lists. Since there is no permanent Vipassana Centre in the Netherlands as yet, the courses are held at rented locations. Courses are now held in two locations in the Netherlands: during the summer: Conference Centre Meeuwenveen and during the Christmas holidays: Conference Centre De Glind. Conference Centre Meeuwenveen is situated in Havelte in a quiet area surrounded by forests in the province of Drenthe. It offers space to accomodate about 75 students. Including assistant teachers and Dhamma servers the courses involve about 85 participants. Conference Centre De Glind is located in the middle of the Netherlands in an area surrounded by meadows and forests. The Centre is easy to reach as it is near to Amersfoort train station. It offers space to accomodate about 100 students. Including assistant teachers and Dhamma servers the course will involve about 120 people. All courses will be conducted in English and Dutch. After reviewing the Code of Discipline for the courses in Vipassana Meditation and checking the schedule of courses. There also are numerous centers in other parts of the world, you can check the international website at www.dhamma.org |
Centre in Belgium Close to the east border of Belgium, nearby Maastricht you will find meditation centre Dhamma Pajjota. Executive course Belgium In fall 2008 one 10-day course is dedicated for executives. Read more... Introduction meetings Introduction meetings about Vipassana meditation are organised in different cities. A movie and interview are shown and questions can be asked. If you want to know where and when click here |
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