Chitwan Vipassana Center
Vipassana Center
Chitwan
Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, an Art of Living. For those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation, an Introduction to Vipassana by Mr. Goenka & related videos and Questions & Answers about Vipassana are available.
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.
Meditation courses are held at both center and non-center locations. Meditation centers are dedicated facilities where courses are held regularly throughout the year. Before meditation centers were established in this tradition, all courses were held at temporary sites, such as campgrounds, religious retreat centers, churches and the like. Today, in regions where centers have not yet been established by local students of Vipassana who live in the area, 10 Day meditation courses are held at non-center course sites.


THE COURSE TIMETABLE
The following timetable for the course has been designed to maintain the continuity of practice. For best results students are advised to follow it as closely as possible.
4:00 am | Morning wake-up bell |
4:30-6:30 am | Meditate in the hall or in your room |
6:30-8:00 am | Breakfast break |
8:00-9:00 am | Group meditation in the hall |
9:00-11:00 am | Meditate in the hall or in your room according to the teacher’s instructions |
11:00-12:00 noon | Lunch break |
12 noon-1:00 pm | Rest and interviews with the teacher |
1:00-2:30 pm | Meditate in the hall or in your room |
2:30-3:30 pm | Group meditation in the hall |
3:30-5:00 pm | Meditate in the hall or in your own room according to the teacher’s instructions |
5:00-6:00 pm | Tea break |
6:00-7:00 pm | Group meditation in the hall |
7:00-8:15 pm | Teacher’s Discourse in the hall |
8:15-9:00 pm | Group meditation in the hall |
9:00-9:30 pm | Question time in the hall |
9:30 pm | Retire to your own room–Lights out |
You may download a copy of the above Code of Discipline in Adobe Acrobat format here for careful reading and review before you register for a course. You may apply for a Vipassana meditation course by completing and submitting an application for a scheduled course. https://citavana.dhamma.org for more information check this link.