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Friday, August 22, 2025
Volume 16 . Issue 73
Vipassana is a way of self-transformation through self-observation. ‘Vipassana’, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India’s most ancient techniques of meditation
It is a technique that will eradicate suffering and a method of mental purification, which allows one to face life’s tensions in a calm, balanced way.
It is an art of living that one can use to make positive contributions to society.
Vipassana is not a blind rite or ritual based on blind faith. Neither is it an intellectual nor a philosophical entertainment. It is also not a rest cure, a holiday, or an opportunity for socialising, nor an escape from the trials and tribulations of everyday life.
The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants follow a prescribed code of discipline, learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results
The entire path is a universal remedy for universal problems and has nothing to do with any organised religion or sectarianism. For this reason, it can be freely practiced by everyone, at any time, in any place, without conflict due to race, community or religion, and will prove equally beneficial to one and all.
The Vipassana Trust does not charge for the courses – not even to cover the cost of food and accommodation. All courses are run on a completely voluntary and freely-offered donation.
The Vipassana Trust extends a warm invitation to all to have a look around the Centre and find out about courses offered during an open day on Sunday, March 14 between 1 and 4 pm.
Afternoon tea will be provided, and there are pleasant bush walks for those who have the time.
Directions: Go 9.2 km. north of Kaukapakapa on the Main State Highway 16, turn right into Makarau Rd, then, after 2.5 km, turn left into Burnside Rd. The Vipassana Centre is 1.7 km along Burnside Rd on the left, (look for AA signs on SH16 and Makarau Rd).
Vipassana is a way of self-transformation through self-observation. ‘Vipassana’, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India’s most ancient techniques of meditation
It is a technique that will eradicate suffering and a method of mental purification, which allows one to face...
Vipassana is a way of self-transformation through self-observation. ‘Vipassana’, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India’s most ancient techniques of meditation
It is a technique that will eradicate suffering and a method of mental purification, which allows one to face life’s tensions in a calm, balanced way.
It is an art of living that one can use to make positive contributions to society.
Vipassana is not a blind rite or ritual based on blind faith. Neither is it an intellectual nor a philosophical entertainment. It is also not a rest cure, a holiday, or an opportunity for socialising, nor an escape from the trials and tribulations of everyday life.
The technique is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants follow a prescribed code of discipline, learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results
The entire path is a universal remedy for universal problems and has nothing to do with any organised religion or sectarianism. For this reason, it can be freely practiced by everyone, at any time, in any place, without conflict due to race, community or religion, and will prove equally beneficial to one and all.
The Vipassana Trust does not charge for the courses – not even to cover the cost of food and accommodation. All courses are run on a completely voluntary and freely-offered donation.
The Vipassana Trust extends a warm invitation to all to have a look around the Centre and find out about courses offered during an open day on Sunday, March 14 between 1 and 4 pm.
Afternoon tea will be provided, and there are pleasant bush walks for those who have the time.
Directions: Go 9.2 km. north of Kaukapakapa on the Main State Highway 16, turn right into Makarau Rd, then, after 2.5 km, turn left into Burnside Rd. The Vipassana Centre is 1.7 km along Burnside Rd on the left, (look for AA signs on SH16 and Makarau Rd).
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