Vipassana
Vipassana means to see the things as they really are OR insight into the true nature of reality. It is one of the most ancient meditation techniques of india. It was rediscovered by Gautam Buddha approximately 2500 years ago.
Samatha meditation
It is also known as calming meditation. It brings a laser-like focus to our monkey mind. By removing the clutter, it makes the mind one-pointed, thus enabling us to see things clearly.
Relation between Samatha Meditation and Vipassana Meditation
According to the Buddha, Samatha and Vipassana are the two messengers, who deliver the message of Nibbana (Nirvana) rather swiftly. In many Buddhist traditions, Samatha is done as a precursor to Vipassna (insight) meditation. In all Buddhist schools two types of meditation practices are followed samatha and vipassana. Samatha is a primary meditation aimed at calming the mind, and is also well-known and widely used in non-buddhist traditions. It is however vipassana, the systematic investigation of self and phenomena that is unique to the Buddhist tradition.
Vipassana Meditation Course
Vipassana meditation technique is taught in many countries all over the world. This technique is taught in ten-day residential courses, during which participants are adhered to a set code of discipline, learning the basics of the method, and practicing adequately to experience its beneficial results.
The course requires hard, serious work. During the period of the course, every person has to abstain from killing, stealing, sexual activity, speaking falsely and intoxicants.
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