The bell rang at 6:30 in the morning, marking the end of our final meditation session at the 10-day Vipassana silent retreat. As I stepped out of the meditation hall, called Dhamma hall, memories of ...

Our Burmese video guru, speaking from beyond the grave, emphasized that all “intoxicants”–everything from alcohol to Ambien–were strictly forbidden. We repeated the vow, eager to make an honest ...

Where is Kejriwal taking Vipassana in Punjab? Situated in the tranquil surroundings of Anandgarh village, the Dhamma Dhaja Vipassana Centre is where Kejriwal is taking Viapsana this time. Established ...

When I registered for my first Vipassana course in October 2025, I was looking for a space to clear my mind, a space where I can process all what’s going on in my head. My search for something that ...

In the chaos of modern life, finding moments of tranquility can feel like an elusive dream. However, meditation serves as a powerful tool to hit the pause button and reconnect with ourselves amid the ...

A few years ago, Yetka Zarrinkafsh was at a crossroads. She says her life was extremely busy and she needed somewhere to be quiet. That somewhere was a special meditation retreat where they practice ...

If the thing preventing you from packing up your comfiest leggings and going on a meditation retreat is the price tag, before you resign yourself to a mindfulness staycation (courtesy of your ...