Dhamma Vahini Vipassana Meditation Centre

I did this last year, and I was bit disappointed. Although the technique is good simillar to ShavaSana and was showing effects. The unnecessary dose of personal philosophy and ridiculing of hindu philosophy in nightly lectures ruined it for me. There was a so called guru who used to sit on high seat and others on floor (not Mr. goenka). After four days I couldnt digest the philosophy so I wanted to leave, they asked me to take permission as if it was jail. Patrons tried to argue and enforce their philosophy on me which was unpleasnt. It is a silent meditation but all the time speaker blurts music from Mr. Goenka, how is that helpful. Patrons were rude to me on last day because I was leaving early and did not buy into their philosophy, office bearer pointed to payment box where I deposited some money dutifully, wasnt this suppose to be will ful donation. Another handicapped person left around same time as me , patrons yelled at him while leaving in front of others which was really not nice scene. They were afraid it may induce others to leave. In a nutshell good technique runied by imposition of personal philosophy for me.

I have searched map route from Virar to Runde village, Titwala.Google suggested route via Khadavali. Please go via Titwala to Runde village Vipassana centre. Don't follow Google short route map suggestions. I have faced very extreme difficulties, the route suggested is not anyway suitable for any vehicle.

Peaceful, the residential and the meditation area is well fenced There is availability of ro purified drinking water The rooms are well maintained with basic amenities provided, there are double doors in each room, western commode, solar water heaters even drying ropes and hangers are provided in each room Food provided is also very fresh, hygenic and healthy The staff and those offering seva by helping are very kind and soft spoken Most rooms are for single occupancy, the are few rooms for dual occupancy Gardens are still under the phase of being developed

Overall nice experience of 10 days stay at Dhamma Vahini, Titwala, Mumbai. Joy of living in the lap of Mother Nature. Food, support of Dhamma Sevaks, teachers, rooms, meditation hall made this stay memorable. Vipassana changed a lot in me.

It is really excellent place for medition.The admistration is the best.food quality and rooms are good.i had completed the course from 01.12.2018 to 10.12.2018.The pagoda and shunyagar are very clean,peacefull.My humble request for everybody in your life do ten days course.

I had attended the course... Its worth investing 10 days... Pure meditation in breif is tought here... The facilities provided are very nice... Filtered water,proper ventilation,free space,parking,well equiped infrastructure ,helpful dhammasevak (supporting staff) ,delicious and hygenic meals,garden etc... 1

Good place for Vipassana meditation... Place is little away from titwala railway station... But at good transport connectivity.. anyone who is interested in giving shram Dan can approach this centre.

Location of dhamma vahini is best as you isolate totally from outer world and can concentrate on vipassana as it is in dense nature. Everything belongs to here is best. Rules are strict and facilities provided by them were awesome.

Best place I have ever visited,had a wonderful experience here. All facilities are very good. The food was of good quality. Teacher and dhamma sevikas were very helpful. Except 1 sevika all others were good. One cannot explain in words the satisfaction and happiness that is derived after completion of 10 days course.

Dhamma vahini nearest station is titwala. After getting down there, share auto is available at 50-60rs per head. It is in runde village. Irrespective of religion, every individual can learn meditation here. There are several centers across India. Here they teach you how to meditate without chanting any term or name or counting on breaths. Vipasana centers do not charge any fee for registration, food and accommodation. For vipasana course one have to register their name for desired vipasana center. Once your seat is confirmed, further details will provided in email. Happy meditating ??