Michigan Vipassana Association

Michigan Vipassana Association

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
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Vipassana Meditation was introduced to Southeast Michigan by his students in 2002. Meditation courses provide a supportive atmosphere where one can learn the practice of Vipassana meditation. This technique, discovered by Buddha twenty-five centuries ago, uses the breath and one's own body as the basis for developing concentration and insight. The courses provide a unique opportunity to direct one's attention inward, and set about a process of inner discovery through direct experience.
Additional informationAddress: Michigan Vipassana Association c/o Shiva Bongu Email: [email protected] Phone: [1](248) 345-0529 Mobile: [1](248)  345-0529
Michigan Vipassana Association
Students may apply to sit for up to two courses at this center if both courses have waiting lists.  Once an application is enrolled, the other application will be canceled.  Students with applications to sit at other centers will be asked to choose which center they want to attend. 
 
COVID Information - Please read before applying.
The health-safety protocol for the Meditation Center in Michigan is as follows: 
  • No Covid vaccination required 
  • No masking required  
  • No antigen or PCR test required  
  • Rideshare and public transportation allowed​

Illness While At The Center:  Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to accommodate course participants who arrive or become ill while at the Center.  Participants with signs and symptoms of Covid-19 or other influenza-like symptoms (including stomach flu) will be asked to leave as soon as possible.  Anyone who is unable to independently go home or to a safe destination, will need to ask their emergency contact for assistance. Please make arrangements for this possibility prior to the course.

Rideshare: Ride offers are on a volunteer basis and there is no guarantee that a ride will be available from your area. Alternate means of transportation should be considered well in advance. If you need a ride or if you're willing to give a ride to another student, we have course-specific Rideshare board. You will find the link to the Rideshare board for your course in the acceptance letter under the Directions and Transportation section.

If you have any questions, please contact us at: [email protected]
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New students can only apply to 10 day courses

Teenagers' and Children's Courses

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Courses for young people.
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Course Type
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No courses are currently scheduled.

Course types

All courses are run solely on a donation basis. All expenses are met by donations from those who, having completed a course and experienced the benefits of Vipassana, wish to give others the same opportunity. Neither the Teacher nor the assistant teachers receive remuneration; they and those who serve the courses volunteer their time. Thus Vipassana is offered free from commercialisation.

Old students are those who have completed a 10-day Vipassana Meditation course with S.N. Goenka or his Assistant Teachers. Old students have the opportunity to provide Dhamma Service at the courses listed.

Short Courses

2 courses
1-Day, 2-Day, and 3-Day courses are short courses for old students.
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Course Type
Location
Comments
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Nov 14
1-Day
Triple Crane Retreat Center
For old students
1-DayNon-Center
New Women- Closed
Old Women- Open
New Men- Closed
Old Men- Open
Servers- Open
Apply
Dec 12
1-Day
Triple Crane Retreat Center
For old students
1-DayNon-Center
New Women- Closed
Old Women- Open
New Men- Closed
Old Men- Open
Servers- Open
Apply

Course types

All courses are run solely on a donation basis. All expenses are met by donations from those who, having completed a course and experienced the benefits of Vipassana, wish to give others the same opportunity. Neither the Teacher nor the assistant teachers receive remuneration; they and those who serve the courses volunteer their time. Thus Vipassana is offered free from commercialisation.

Old students are those who have completed a 10-day Vipassana Meditation course with S.N. Goenka or his Assistant Teachers. Old students have the opportunity to provide Dhamma Service at the courses listed.

1-Day
Old Student Short Courses (1-3 days) are for any student who has completed the 10-day course with S.N. Goenka and his assistant teachers. All old students are welcome to apply to attend these courses, including those where it has been some time since their last course.

Ten Day & Other Adult Courses

0 courses
All ten day courses begin on the evening of the first day and end on the early morning of the last day.
Dates
Course Type
Location
Comments
Status
No courses are currently scheduled.

Course types

All courses are run solely on a donation basis. All expenses are met by donations from those who, having completed a course and experienced the benefits of Vipassana, wish to give others the same opportunity. Neither the Teacher nor the assistant teachers receive remuneration; they and those who serve the courses volunteer their time. Thus Vipassana is offered free from commercialisation.

Old students are those who have completed a 10-day Vipassana Meditation course with S.N. Goenka or his Assistant Teachers. Old students have the opportunity to provide Dhamma Service at the courses listed.

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