A Bell to Signal Group Sittings and Meals.

Introduction to Vipassana

Vipassana is one of India's oldest techniques of meditation, first taught 2,500 years ago. It is a practical method of self-awareness that allows one to face the tensions and problems of daily life in a calm and balanced way.

The Meditation Hall

What to Expect on a Course

To learn Vipassana Meditation one needs to develop one's own experience during a residential ten day course. Courses are held throughout the year at the Center and are conducted in English, with accommodations for non-english speaking students available on most courses.

Zedi Bells above the Meditation Pagoda

How to Apply for a Course

Find out about the prerequisites and how to apply for a Vipassana course on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada