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- 소개/요약Dhamma Arunachala is an outstanding new Vipassana meditation center at one of the most spiritual places in India. Tiruvannamalai, about 4 hours from Chennai in Tamil Nadu, is renowned for the powerful energy of its holy Mount Arunachala. The visibility of the mountain from the center and adds to the experience. Dhamma Arunachala conducted its first course in 2015 and is being developed in an eco-friendly manner on nearly 7 acres of land. Bricks made from the clay soil on the property have been used in construction. The center can accommodate 100 students and has its own pagoda with individual meditation cells. Do note that the weather in Tiruvannamalai gets very hot and humid. Hence, it's best to visit in winter, when it's coolest.Continue to 9 of 15 below.09of 15Dhamma Sota, HaryanaDhamma Sota, HaryanaDhamma Sota, HaryanaDhamma Sota's refreshing campus of whitewashed buildings is situated just over an hour south of Delhi, in the Sohna district of Haryana. It was established in 2000 on about 16 acres of farmland close to the Aravali Hills. The center accommodates up to 130 students in single rooms with attached bathrooms. Be aware that there may not be any hot water though. It also has a pagoda with 108 meditation cells. In terms of weather, March is an ideal time to visit this center.10of 15Dhamma Salila, DehradunDhamma Salila, Dehradunkinnla/Flickr/CC BY 2.0Dhamma Salila is an alternative to Dhamma Sikhara for those who'd prefer a mountain setting, especially during summer. It's nestled into the Doon Valley of the Himalayas not far from Dehradun in Uttarakhand, and has a soothing riverside location. This center was established in 1995, and is relatively small. It can accommodate about 40 students in double rooms with communal bathrooms. However, it has a pagoda with separate meditation cells. 10-day courses are held twice a month throughout the year, except in January. If you don't like the cold, avoid going there from November to March.11of 15Dhamma Sindhu, BadaKutch Vipassana Center, Bada, GujaratAxel Drainville/Flickr/CC BY-NC 2.0Situated close to the Arabian Sea in the village of Bada, not far from the historic port city of Mandvi in the Kutch region of Gujarat, Dhamma Sindhu is blessed with refreshing ocean breeze. The center was set up on 35 acres of land in 1991. It's an attractive property that has thousands of trees and flowering plants, and a pond that brings peacocks and other birds. In terms of size and facilities, it's one of the larger Vipassana meditation centers in India. And, it's continuously being developed. There are four meditation halls with a total capacity of 450 students, a pagoda with 184 individual meditation cells, a library, and both single and shared accommodations (many with western toilets) for 200 students. Water is solar heated.12of 15Dhamma Pala, BhopalDhamma Pala, Bhopal.Dhamma Pala, Bhopal.Dhamma Pala isn't a big Vipassana meditation center but it does have the benefit of being located in Bhopal, in Madhya Pradesh, which is not far from the ancient Sanchi Stupa. Those who are interested in Buddhism will appreciate visiting this UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was built by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC to honor Lord Buddha. The meditation center was established on 5 acres of land in 2009. It has two meditation halls, and accommodations for 70 students in single rooms with attached bathrooms. A pagoda with 116 meditation cells is being constructed. The center is a very active one. In addition to the 10-day course, it offers courses for children, teenagers, and introduction to Vipassana programs.Continue to 13 of 15 below.13of 15Dhamma Vipula, Navi MumbaiDhamma VipulaDhamma Vipula Dhamma Vipula is a popular alternative to Dhamma Pattana in Mumbai, It's located in Navi Mumbai (New Mumbai), a planned satellite township adjacent to the city. The center was established in 2005 and is easily reached by suburban local train. It can accommodate about 100 students, in single rooms with private bathrooms. People from all walks of life, including executives, attend this center. Hence, the infrastructure is decent. Never mind the gray buildings. Rooms, albeit spartan, have air conditioning and desks. There's also hot water for an hour in the mornings. Regular children's and teenager's courses are conducted, as well as the 10-day course. A pagoda with 130 meditation cells was recently constructed.14of 15Dhamma Khetta, HyderabadDhamma Khetta, HyderabadDhamma Khetta, HyderabadDhamma Khetta was the first Vipassana meditation center to be formally established in India, just a few months before the main one at Igatpuri, in 1976. It was inaugurated with the planting of a holy bodhi tree sapling from Bodh Gaya. The center is located in a small village just outside Hyderabad, that's easily accessible by bus. Its old buildings are gradually being upgraded. Facilities now consist of accommodations, in single and double rooms, for about 200 students. There are five meditation halls plus a pagoda with about 125 meditation cells.15of 15Dhamma Pushkar, AjmerDhamma Pushkar, AjmerDhamma Pushkar, AjmerDhamma Pushkar is a relatively new Vipassana meditation center that draws a fair number of foreigners due to its location near Pushkar, a popular destination for travelers in Rajasthan. The center is situated between Khadel and Rewat villages, against the backdrop of the Aravalli hills. It has been conducting 10-day courses since 2009, but facilities such as the pagoda were completed later in 2014. Further works have been undertaken as well. There's currently accommodations for about 50 students, and single rooms with private bathrooms are available. The new Vipassana Center, Dhamma arunachala in the tradition of Sayagyi U Ba Khin as taught by Sayagyi S.N.Goenka will be established in Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu, India. aruna means powerful radiance and Achala means firm, unshakeable. Dhamma arunachala means powerful radiance and Unshakeableness of Dhamma. For many millennia, this mountain has warmly welcomed seekers of Wisdom. This Wisdom hill has been the abode of many sages and saints from time immemorial. During the first Buddha Sasana this place which formed part of the holy Kanchipuram zone supported Buddha Dhamma. Many Dhamma Messengers like Ven Bodhi Dhamma, Ven Anirrudha etc have helped to establish Dhamma in South East Asia and East Asia.
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