Oregon Vipassana Association
Offering courses in Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. GOENKA in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin
What is Vipassana?
Vipassana, which means "to see things as they really are," is an ancient technique of meditation which was taught by Gautama the Buddha more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for human suffering, i.e., an Art of Living. It is the process of self-purification by self-observation. One begins by observing the natural breath to concentrate the mind. Then, with a sharpened awareness, one proceeds to observe the changing nature of body and mind and experiences the universal truths of impermanence, suffering and egolessness. This truth-realization by direct experience results in mental purification.
The technique is a universal remedy for universal problems and has nothing to do with any organized religion or sectarianism. It can be freely practiced by anyone without conflict due to race, community or religion, and will prove equally beneficial to one and all. You can find out more about the technique by visiting the international Vipassana Meditation Home Page.
Oregon Course Schedule 2008
| Type | Date | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 day-Old Student Course | April 17-20 | Ashland | Completed |
| 10 day | June 18-29 | Rogue River | Servers Needed |
| 3 day-Old Student Course | Aug. 28- Sept 1 | Rogue River | Available Space |
| 3 day-Old Student Course | Sept. 10- 14 | Sisters | Available Space |
To register for a course please read the Introduction to the Technique and Code of Discipline and then click on a convenient date in the Course Schedule to apply.
If you prefer not to apply online, application forms are available in text and pdf formats.You can print out these forms and then return them to us by mail. (see below).
How much does a course cost?
According to the tradition of pure Vipassana, courses are run solely on a donation basis. Donations are accepted only from those who have completed at least one ten-day course with S.N. Goenka or one of his assistant teachers. Someone taking the course for the first time may give a donation on the last day of the course or any time thereafter.
Old Students
"Old students" are those who have completed a 10-day Vipassana Meditation course with S.N. Goenka or his Assistant Teachers. Opportunities to serve and schedule of weekly group sittings available on Old Student Information Page.
Contact Information
Oregon Vipassana Association
P.O. Box 665 Talent, OR 97540 USA
(541)512 0296
info@or.us.dhamma.org