What are the 5 precepts of Vipassana?
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What are the 5 precepts of Vipassana?
And in order for that you have to undertake five precepts in the beginning which are:
- to abstain from killing any being;
- to abstain from stealing;
- to abstain from all sexual activity;
- to abstain from telling lies;
- to abstain from all intoxicants.
What happens during Vipassana?
Vipassana meditation is the practice of observing the subtle sensations throughout the body without reacting to them. You scan the body with your attention, noticing the sensations arise and simply watching them. If a sensation is pleasurable, you observe it and let it pass.
What is difference between Vipassana and meditation?
Vipassana is different from mindfulness meditation, which focuses on awareness, or to transcendental meditation, which uses a mantra. Instead, it dictates a blanket command of non-reaction. No matter the pain as you sit, or the fact that your hands and legs fall asleep and that your brain is crying for release.
What is a 10 day Vipassana course?
10 days, 11 hours of meditation per day. No talking or communication of any kind, not even hand gestures or eye contact. No reading or writing materials of any kind. No exercise, no entertainment, no physical contact, no leaving the grounds, no food or drink besides what was provided.
How can I practice Vipassana at home?
How to do it
- Set aside 10 to 15 minutes to practice.
- Choose a quiet area with little to no distractions.
- Sit on the ground.
- Close your eyes and breathe normally.
- Be mindful of each inhale and exhale.
- If you become distracted, simply observe the distraction and return to your breath.
How can I practice vipassana at home?
How difficult is vipassana?
Yes Vipassana is quite difficult. You are just going to meditate everyday for 10 days. (First session is of 10 days). Sitting in a still position for 1 hr and 2 hr for many times in a day is hard.
How difficult is Vipassana?
Can Vipassana change your life?
I learned a lot about myself. The ten days were very tough, but the reward afterwards immense. Usually after meditating, I have fewer thoughts, which gives me inner peace and clarity. I am much more focused, productive and can use the gained energy for important decisions.
Can we learn Vipassana online?
No. Vipassana courses are only taught in person with a specific structure and they last 10 days.
Who can go for Vipassana?
Vipassana courses around the world are only possible through the efforts of old students, i.e. meditators who have completed at least one 10-day course in this tradition.
Is Vipassana free?
According to the tradition of Vipassana, there are no fees or charges for attending the courses, not even for accommodation and food.
