What is the technique of Vipassana meditation?
What is the technique of Vipassana meditation?
Vipassana is a gentle-yet-thorough technique of meditation. According to dhamma.org, it is an observation-based, self-exploratory jounrey that focuses on deep interconnection between the mind and body, which is realised through disciplined attention to the physical sensations.
What happens during Vipassana meditation?
What happens at a Vipassana retreat? In short, the idea of a Vipassana retreat (often colloquially referred to as a “sit”) is that you sit around all day long and learn to sharpen your awareness of what’s actually going on inside your body at the level of sensations.
How do I start Vipassana at home?
If you’re interested in trying Vipassana meditation at home, follow these steps:
- Set aside 10 to 15 minutes to practice.
- Choose a quiet area with little to no distractions.
- Sit on the ground.
- Close your eyes and breathe normally.
- Be mindful of each inhale and exhale.
What do you need to know about Vipassana meditation?
What is the Vipassana meditation technique (also called “insight meditation”), and how does it differ from other types? Vipassana means “to see things as they really are.” This practice, described as an “art of living,” dates back at least 2,500 years to ancient India.
When did Mr Goenka start teaching Vipassana meditation?
After receiving training from his teacher for fourteen years, Mr. Goenka settled in India and began teaching Vipassana in 1969. Since then he has taught tens of thousands of people of all races and all religions in both the East and West. In 1982 he began to appoint assistant teachers to help him meet the growing demand for Vipassana courses.
Are there any charges for a Vipassana course?
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 benefit from it also. Of course, the results come gradually through continued practice.
Why is there a YouTube channel for Vipassana?
This channel was created in part to help expose internet users to a straight forward, non-dogmatic approach to Vipassanā Meditation. We are a group of meditation teachers who teach Vipassanā Meditation in the Plum Village and Insight Meditation traditions.