What happens on 10th day of Vipassana?

You are instructed to refocus attention on the objective sensations in your body, arising and falling, as you do a scan of your limbs in a specific order. By doing so, over 10 days, you train yourself to stop reacting to the vicissitudes of life.

How long should I do Vipassana meditation?

Observe your thoughts, feelings, and sensations without reacting or judging. If you become distracted, simply observe the distraction and return to your breath. Aim to do this for at least 5 to 10 minutes when you first start. As you get used to this practice, work up to 15 minutes or longer of Vipassana meditation.

What are you hoping to accomplish while sitting in this Vipassana meditation retreat?

I went to the retreat hoping that by immersing myself in 10 days of silence and stillness would help me bring more presence and mindfulness into my every day life, but honestly I left learning so much more, that still influences me in my life today.

What is a silent Vipassana?

Vipassana is a 10-day silent meditation retreat—and there is nothing like 10 days of silence to show you the nature of your own mind. Vipassana means “to see things as they really are,” and that is exactly what I experienced in the course.

How is vipassana meditation taught?

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.

Is TM TM and vipassana the same?

TM (Transcendental Meditation), yes. Vipassana, no. (Also, a shout out to Nikki Myers for telling me about this in the first place) While agreeing to all the terms and conditions, I noticed that the men who arrived were sent to residential quarters on the far side of the campus and also had a separate dining area.

Does Vipassana have dorms for men?

Vipassana, no. (Also, a shout out to Nikki Myers for telling me about this in the first place) While agreeing to all the terms and conditions, I noticed that the men who arrived were sent to residential quarters on the far side of the campus and also had a separate dining area.

Where is the northwest Vipassana Center in Washington?

I was accepted for a 10-day course at the Northwest Vipassana Center located in Onalaska, Washington. On my scheduled day of arrival I road-tripped down from Seattle, grabbed my suitcase (complete with clothes, toiletries, pillow, a sheet for a twin-sized bed, and blankets) — and nervously stepped into the simple, single-story building.