Hi, I'm not sure if this question has been answered before - I havn't spent allot of time researching as I dont get to a computer very often, so please excuse me if this sounds repetative....
I've been volunteering in Kathmandu Valley for a few months and when I'm finished in november-ish time I want to take a yoga/meditation course thats not too expensive but fairly intensive. If you have any ideas of where to go -anywhere in Nepal or even India as thats where I'm going next I'd appreciate it. There are hundreds and I dont know where to start. Thanks...
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diskiantof
Hey !!!
I've never been to india or Nepal but I had a 10 days course in New Zealand called VIPASSANA.... I know for sure that there are at least 2 or 3 centre in Nepal !!! It's been an awesome experience for me here, and I'm looking forward to do it again in Buddha's country ;o)
I suggest you to have a look here for more information : http://www.np.dhamma.org/<BR><BR>It entirely free, there are only volonteer who work for it ! You can, if you wish, make a donation at the end of the course if you judge that it worth it ! During ten days they'll provide you the accomodation, the (vegetarian) food and the teaching of Vipassana meditation....which is rather intense as you've got to meditate around 11 hours a day, not speak.... You'll see on their website !!!
A real experience which I recommend to anyone interested in searching for oneself !!!
Cheers
Christophe
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trek2himalaya
I agree with Christophe... I suppose here are atleast five places where you get Vipassana Meditation. I have done first 10 days course in Lumbini, The birth place of Buddha that is Dhamma Janani. and another centre is near Kathmandu too...
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anonymous
i find many faults in vipassana as taught by goenka. he is not a master, and imparts poor spiritual advice. it is a mix of superstitions and monkey-see-monkey-do. an unenlightened teacher can send you down the wrong path, so avoid them.
i've experienced for 13 years now, starting at kopan in nepal in 1994. kopan was a great start for me and most others in the course. the high monks there have amazing energy and penetrating insight. they will guide you from the depth of their experiences.
also, there is an osho center just outside ktm, called osho tapoban. this is a modern approach to spirituality, that is more about celebration-meditation, is more flowing. it is MUCH more compatible with feminine energy, as buddhism takes a masculine approach to meditation.
for yoga, you can't go wrong with a trip to rishikesh in india- full of yoga ashrams.
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