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Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India's most ancient techniques of meditation. It was taught in India more than 2500 years ago as a universal remedy for universal ills, i.e., an Art of Living.
The technique of Vipassana Meditation is taught at ten-day residential courses during which participants learn the basics of the method, and practice sufficiently to experience its beneficial results. There are no charges for the courses - not even to cover the cost of food and accommodation. All expenses are met by donations from people who, having completed a course and experienced the benefits of Vipassana, wish to give others the opportunity to also benefit.
Dhamma Makaranda is located on the edge of the small village of San Bartolo, between Toluca and Valle de Bravo, on the highway via Amanalco. Valle de Bravo is a charming colonial town, with white stucco houses adorned with wrought iron balconies and red-tiled roofs. Located on the shores of a lake and surrounded by pine trees and mountains, Valle is just over an hour from Toluca. From Mexico city international airport From Mexico City From Valle de Bravo
IF YOU ARRIVE FROM OUT OF COUNTRY
From the International Airport in Mexico City: Follow the signs to the bus departure area from the airport arrival area, or ask a porter to take you to the bus to Toluca. Buses to Toluca depart the airport every hour. Bus tickets are purchased at a booth in the concourse leading to the bus departure area. The trip from the airport to Toluca takes just over one hour. At the bus station in Toluca, you'll change to another bus to Valle de Bravo. There are two bus routes to Valle de Bravo. If you arrive early and wish to overnight in Valle de Bravo, take any bus there. However, if you wish to go directly to Dhamma Makaranda, take the bus that goes to Valle de Bravo via "Amanalco"and "San Bartolo". The trip from Toluca to San Bartolo takes over an hour, depending on traffic and the number of stops. After passing through Amanalco, the bus will reach San Bartolo, a very small village, in five to ten minutes. At about kilometer 46, you'll come to a very obvious tope (speed bump). On your left will be a small shop: Imprenta para Bodas y XV años. Just beyond is a road sign that says: "Poblado próximo" (village ahead).
SAN BARTOLO : At Km 52 you'll come to the village of San Bartolo. Continue about 800 meters and on the left you'll see a small Tlapalería shop. The sign that says "Vipassana" will be close to this shop.
ROAD TO THE CENTER : Take the dirt road to the left, past the shop, and up the hill. When you reach the first "Y" -- go left. Continue a short distance to the next "Y"-- go right -- uphill about one kilometer to Dhamma Makaranda (locally known as "La Finca"). It takes 10 minutes to walk to the Center. If you have too much luggage to carry, wait beside the highway and flag down a passing taxi to take you up to the Center. Taxis pass by frequently. To avoid arriving late, allow 4 hours for the entire trip from the airport in Mexico City to Toluca and on to Dhamma Makaranda.
