Dhamma Patapa Southeast Vipassana Centre

Having been to the center more than 10 times over 4 years, I can say this center helped to change my life for the better. This type of intense internal navigation is not for everyone but for those who are ready for it...it is truly a place of quiet, silent, guided meditation. The beginning course is ten days of silence. I highly recommend Dhamma Patapa.

Long time Vipassana meditator. Excellent organic menu prepared by well trained volunteer staff. All facilities immaculate, kitchen A-rated by health authorities. Comfortable pleasant accommodations. Beautiful rural setting. Experienced teachers trained in the Vipassana tradition as taught by S.N. Goenka. I have attended for 10 years. May all be happy.

There is nothing like this place. If you are into learning, investigation, and helpfulness. Come and see What is taught and practiced here. Not to mention, the place is gorgeous and offered freely by donation.

Absolutely amazing experience. Just finished my first 10 day course. The center is very well organized, people are so kind and helpful, they take care of smallest of the needs, Food is excellent. The practice and the teachings of meditation techniques is absolutely amazing. There are walking tails around to get into nature and it feels so peaceful. The whole 10 days felt like a blessing. The silence did not bother me at all, also no dinner thing is ok, as the physical activity is very limited so not much food required. But make sure you find your comfortable sitting position for meditation as soon as you can. Otherwise it can get painful sitting for longer times as the course progresses. Also the utility water smelled a little like vinegar, but after couple of days you get used to it. Overall, unique experience, feel fortunate to have come across this. I am very grateful to all the people at the center and around the world, who work hard selflessly to serve others.

Great place for those seeking the original Buddhist teachings and mediation practice. Please know the practice is Universal and for all. Great place to get a start in the practice, it is quiet and well managed.

Awesome place! changed my life for good. everything was beyond my expectation. I will forever be practising Vipasana. This IS the 'mother of all meditations'. Just can't say enough good things about the center, the people and the practice.

You can read much about the practice itself elsewhere, I'll focus here on the facilities for this specific center. Dhamma Patapa really is in the middle of nowhere, which adds to the feeling of seclusion from society that the retreat encourages. All of the rooms and common areas are very clean. While everything here is quite simple, I never felt like my basic needs weren't being met. You'll have ACs in the rooms and in the meditation halls (and even the bathroom) to combat the warm Georgia weather (at least in the Summer). The food is very good, made from high quality vegetarian ingredients. In terms of accommodation, they recommend you bring your own bed sheets, alarm clock, etc but they are helpful in providing you with items you may have forgotten to bring. Great place overall.

Life-changing meditation from the very first 10-day course. Finally! I learned HOW TO MEDITATE. The Vipassana people will help you in any way they can to, not only complete the course, but to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Make the commitment. Dhamma will do the rest.

Really changed my perspective of life. The one thing I'd like to say to people that intend to attend the first 10 day course is to really commit to it before going in. If you chose to bring the baggage from your outside life and let that dictate your presence during the course, the course may only be harder on you.