What Happens If You Get Sick During a Vipassana Course?
Worried about falling ill mid-course with no phone and no doctor nearby? Here is what centers actually do when a student gets sick.
Can You Do a Vipassana Course While Pregnant?
Vipassana centers generally welcome pregnant women, but rules vary by center. Here is the real, verified guidance before you apply.
Vipassana and Menstruation: What Women Should Know Before a Course
Does your period stop you from doing a Vipassana course? Here is what actually happens, based on real course policy and practical experience.
Vipassana Centers in South America
South America's Vipassana centers include Dhamma Santi and Dhamma Sarana in Brazil, and Dhamma Sukhada in Argentina.
Dussehra and the Ravana Within: A Vipassana Reflection
Dussehra celebrates good winning over evil. Vipassana asks a quieter question: what about the Ravana inside us? A simple reflection for this festival.
Vipassana Centers in Indonesia and Malaysia
Indonesia and Malaysia each have one Vipassana center: Dhamma Java near Bogor and Dhamma Malaya near Kuantan.
Vipassana Centers in Israel
Israel's only permanent Vipassana center is Dhamma Pamoda, near the Sea of Galilee. Its history and how to attend a course.
What Is Dhamma Khetta? Inside the Vipassana Center Near Hyderabad
Dhamma Khetta is one of India's earliest Vipassana centers, near Hyderabad. Its history, size, and how to attend a course.
What Is Dhamma Setu? Inside the Vipassana Center Near Chennai
Dhamma Setu is the Vipassana center near Chennai. Its history, location, and what a 10-day course there looks like.
What Is Known About Goenkaji’s Family Life?
Before he taught Vipassana, S.N. Goenka had a wife, six sons, and a business career in Burma. Here are the documented facts.