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Vipassana
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Course
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What
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Weather
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About
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Commonly
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International
Vipassana * |
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Vipassana
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Pariyatti
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Old
students' site
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Latin
American Centres
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Dhamma
Santi *
Miguel Pereira, Brazil |
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Other
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North
American Centers
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Dhamma
Kunja *
Ethel,
WA, USA |
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Dhamma
Dhara *
Shelburne Falls, MA, USA |
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Dhamma
Pakasa *
Pecatonica, IL, USA |
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Dhamma
Siri *
Kaufman, TX, USA |
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Dhamma
Mahavana *
North Fork, CA, USA |
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Dhamma
Manda *
Mendocino, CA, USA |
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Dhamma
Surabhi *
Merritt, BC, Can |
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Dhamma
Suttama *
Sutton, Qué, Can |
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Dhamma
Torana *
Alliston, Ont, Can
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What
is Vipassana?
Vipassana is one of India's most ancient meditation techniques.
It is the process of self-purification by self-observation.
One begins by observing the natural breath to concentrate
the mind. Then, with a sharpened awareness, one proceeds to
observe the changing nature of body and mind and experiences
the universal truths of impermanence, suffering and egolessness.
This truth-realization by direct experience results in mental
purification.
The technique
is a universal remedy for universal problems and has nothing
to do with any organized religion or sectarianism. It can
be freely practiced by anyone without conflict due to race,
community or religion, and will prove equally beneficial to
one and all. You can find out more about the technique by
visiting the international Vipassana
Meditation Home Page *.
About
Dhamma Makaranda
The first Vipassana Meditation Center to be built in Latin
America, Dhamma Makaranda is located near Valle de Bravo,
a beautiful colonial town beside a large lake, in the highlands
of central Mexico. The center is west of Mexico City, and
is a pleasant, 2 hour drive from the Capital.
To
Apply for a Course
To learn the basics of Vipassana meditation, one needs to
take an introductory residential ten-day course. Before applying,
you will have to read the Introduction
to the Technique and Code of Discipline * ( To download
a copy, click
here *). You may first have a look at the Schedule
of Courses to choose the most convenient dates for
you and fill in an application form .
Attending
a course ?
Review the course checklist
for items and instructions for your upcoming course. Directions
to the Centre : Dhamma Makaranda is located in the
State of Mexico, on the edge of the village of San Bartolo,
between Amanalco and Valle de Bravo.
How much does a course cost ?
According to the tradition of pure Vipassana, courses are
run solely on a donation basis. Donations are accepted only
from those who have completed at least one ten-day course
with S.N. Goenka or one of his assistant teachers. Someone
taking the course for the first time may give a donation on
the last day of the course or any time thereafter.
Information
If
you are calling from Mexico
01 (777) 3-18-44-49
Fax : 01 (777) 3-12-11-35 |
If
you are calling from the US
011 (52-777) 3-18-44-49
Fax : 011 (52-777) 3-12-11-35 |
You may
also write to the following address for registration and information
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Asociación Vipassana de México A.C.
P.O. Box 202, 62520 Tepoztlan, MORELOS
PHONE
AND FAX: 52 (739) 3-95-26-77
email:
info@makaranda.dhamma.org
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