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 2010
| Type | Date | Location | Status | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day Old Student Course | May 2 | Camp Sherman | Space Available | Apply |
| 1 Day Old Student Course | Jun 5 | Camp Sherman | Space Available | Apply |
| 10 day | Jun 16 - Jun 27 | Rogue River | Space Available | Apply |
| 10 day | Jul 21 - Aug 1 | Camp Sherman | Space Available | Apply |
To register for a course please read the Introduction to the Technique and Code of Discipline and then click Apply for specific course listed above.
Online registration is beneficial to course management. However, 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)227 1424
info@or.us.dhamma.org