Vipassana Meditation Centre

The technique of Vipassana meditation is a simple, practical way to achieve real peace of mind and to lead a happy, useful life. Vipassana means "to see things as they really are" and the technique is a logical process of mental purification through self observation
From time to time, we all experience agitation, frustration and disharmony. When we suffer, we do not keep our misery limited to ourselves; instead, we keep distributing it to others. Certainly this is not a proper way to live. We all wish to live at peace within ourselves, and with those around us. After all, human beings are social beings: we have to live and interact with others. How, then can we live peacefully How can we remain harmonious ourselves, and maintain peace and harmony around us?
Vipassana teaches us to observe the reality within ourselves. Through this impartial observation we gain insight into the causes of our agitation or dissatisfaction. Out of ignorance we keep reacting in a way which is harmful to ourselves and to others. But when wisdom arises and one comes out of this habit of blind reaction one is capable of real action - action proceeding from a balanced, equanimous mind, a mind which sees and understands the truth.
In this way Vipassana meditation helps us to dissolve the tensions and unravel the knots within and lead a more positive, balanced and happy life - full of peace, harmony and goodwill for others.
Universal Technique
Although Vipassana was practised and taught by the Buddha, it contains nothing of a sectarian or religious nature, and can be accepted and applied by people of any background. The technique works on the basis that all human beings share the same problems and that a pragmatic method which can eradicate these problems can be universally practised: Moreover, it involves no dependence on a teacher. Vipassana teaches those who practise it to be self-dependent. Vipassana courses are open to anyone sincerely wishing to learn the technique.