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In this rare discourse from 6 October 2002, Shri Reverend S. N. Goenka explains in Hindi and English the deep vision behind the Global Vipassana Pagoda near Mumbai.
He describes how this grand monument is meant to remain a pure, non-sectarian Dhamma centre, dedicated only to Vipassana meditation and universal peace.
Goenkaji speaks about the power of thousands meditating together, the unique design of the large dome without pillars, and expresses deep gratitude to Myanmar, where Vipassana was preserved in its original purity. He repeatedly reminds that nothing should be added or removed from the technique, and that the Pagoda must never become a place of ritual worship, but always stay a centre for practice open to people of all backgrounds.
इस दुर्लभ प्रवचन (दिनांक 6 अक्तूबर 2002) में पूज्य एस. एन. गोयन्काजी मुंबई के निकट स्थित ग्लोबल विपश्यना पगोडा निर्माण के पीछे का गहरा दृष्टिकोन समझाते हैं।
वे बताते हैं कि यह विशाल स्मारक एक शुद्ध, असांप्रदायिक धर्म का केंद्र है, जो केवल विपश्यना ध्यान और विश्व-शांति के लिए समर्पित रहना चाहिए।
गोयन्का जी समझाते हैं कि जब हज़ारों साधक एक साथ ध्यान करते हैं तो कितनी शक्तिशाली शांति-तरंगें उत्पन्न होती हैं। वे बिना स्तंभों वाले विशाल गुम्बज की विशेषता बताते हैं, और म्यांमार देश के प्रति कृतज्ञता व्यक्त करते हैं, जहाँ विपश्यना अपनी मौलिक शुद्धता में संरक्षित रही। वे बार-बार स्मरण कराते हैं कि तकनीक में कुछ जोड़ा या घटाया न जाए, और यह पगोडा पूजा-पाठ का मंदिर नहीं, बल्कि सदैव विपश्यना अभ्यास का केंद्र ही बना रहे – जो सभी लोगों के लिए खुला रहे।
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In this rare discourse from 6 October 2002, Shri Reverend S. N. Goenka explains in Hindi and English the deep vision behind the Global Vipassana Pagoda near Mumbai.
He describes how this grand monument is meant to remain a pure, non-sectarian Dhamma centre, dedicated only to Vipassana meditation and universal peace.
Goenkaji speaks about the power of thousands meditating together, the unique design of the large dome without pillars, and expresses deep gratitude to Myanmar, where Vipassana was preserved in its original purity. He repeatedly reminds that nothing should be added or removed from the technique, and that the Pagoda must never become a place of ritual worship, but always stay a centre for practice open to people of all backgrounds.
इस दुर्लभ प्रवचन (दिनांक 6 अक्तूबर 2002) में पूज्य एस. एन. गोयन्काजी मुंबई के निकट स्थित ग्लोबल विपश्यना पगोडा निर्माण के पीछे का गहरा दृष्टिकोन समझाते हैं।
वे बताते हैं कि यह विशाल स्मारक एक शुद्ध, असांप्रदायिक धर्म का केंद्र है, जो केवल विपश्यना ध्यान और विश्व-शांति के लिए समर्पित रहना चाहिए।
गोयन्का जी समझाते हैं कि जब हज़ारों साधक एक साथ ध्यान करते हैं तो कितनी शक्तिशाली शांति-तरंगें उत्पन्न होती हैं। वे बिना स्तंभों वाले विशाल गुम्बज की विशेषता बताते हैं, और म्यांमार देश के प्रति कृतज्ञता व्यक्त करते हैं, जहाँ विपश्यना अपनी मौलिक शुद्धता में संरक्षित रही। वे बार-बार स्मरण कराते हैं कि तकनीक में कुछ जोड़ा या घटाया न जाए, और यह पगोडा पूजा-पाठ का मंदिर नहीं, बल्कि सदैव विपश्यना अभ्यास का केंद्र ही बना रहे – जो सभी लोगों के लिए खुला रहे।
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Google App - play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vipassanameditation
Apple iOS - apps.apple.com/in/app/vipassanameditation-vri/id1491766806
Subscribe to Vipassana Meditation YouTube Channel Here:
youtube.com/user/VipassanaOrg
Anapana Meditation for All: An effective tool to deal with Stress, Fear and Anxiety.
Anapana Meditation in Hindi - youtube.com/watch?v=TMfMdj7XAbk
Anapana Meditation in English - youtube.com/watch?v=aYJmFdeBfVQ
Exclusive dedicated Anapana sessions of around 60min can be arranged on request for government departments, schools, educational institutions, private companies and any other institutions. Please write to childrencourse@vridhamma.org
To get more information on Anapana or to ask any question please email us your query at:
questions@vridhamma.org
Join Telegram Channel: https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAExY2poP-74GPqFClg
Also you can connect with us on:
Official Social Profiles of Vipassana Meditation
facebook.com/Vipassanaorganisation
instagram.com/vipassanaorg
twitter.com/VipassanaOrg
Official Vipassana Organization Websites
vridhamma.org
globalpagoda.org
dhamma.org
Introduction to Vipassana Meditation by S N Goenkaji
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPJVlVRVmhc7K5cRpUxOcm4wOrK6_8O9G
These videos are bought to you by Vipassana Research Institute (VRI) a non-profit-making body with the principal aim of conducting scientific research into the Vipassana Meditation Technique. The financing for running VRI comes mainly from donations. If you wish to make a contribution to this effort (100% tax exemption for Indians), please visit vridhamma.org/donate-online or through the mobile app mentioned above.
May all be benefited. May all beings be happy.
© Vipassana Research Institute
