It is built in traditional Burmese design which is an expression of gratitude towards the country of Myanmar for preserving the practice of Vipassana. The shape of the pagoda is a copy of the Shwedagon Pagoda (Golden Pagoda) in Yangon, Myanmar.
Basic amenities provided at the 10 day Vipassana program :
- Free lodging
- Rooms with attached bathroom
- 3 times meal (only vegetarian)
5 precepts required to follow for Vipassana :
- No living being killing not even mosquitoes
- Brahmacharya
- No lies
- No robbery
- No drugs and alcohol
Difficulties involved while taking this program :
- Silent for 10 days
- No eye contact with anyone
- No phone or books are allowed
- No connection with the outer world
Daily Schedule :
- 4:00 AM — Waking up
- 4:30 AM to 6:30 AM — Meditation
- 6:30 AM — Breakfast
- 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM — Meditation
- 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM — Lunch
- 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM — Meditation(small breaks in between)
- 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM — Tea break (no dinner is served)
- 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM — Meditation
- 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM — Meditation
Meditation Technique :
- First 3 days — Anapana Meditation
In this meditation, all our focus is kept on the incoming and outgoing breath.
- From the 4th day — Vipassana Sadhna
Students are made to learn how to observe all the sensation in the body without reacting to them. They watch emotions come and go, they watch pain come and go, they watch happiness come and go, and they realize through their own experience, that nothing is permanent. By watching the physical sensations accompanying these emotions and by understanding their impermanent nature, one can actually start changing the habit of blind reaction.
- On the 10th day, you can talk to each other and Metta Bhavana is conducted where everyone prays for others well being and happiness.
It’s not an easy practice since we are so much habituated of the hustle and bustle in our lives, but everyone should try this practice since it gives you the ability to lead your life in a healthy balanced way.
Hatred, pain, passion, greed will not be abstract anymore. It makes you a whole new person.
For booking a seat in the 10-day program, please visit the official website given below :
Global Vipassana Pagoda, Mumbai
This place is a life-changing experience, do visit.