Vipassana Meditation Centre, Dhamma Mandala

Dhamma Mandala Vipassana Meditation Centre is located in outskirts of Mandalay, close to Yaytagun Hill, about 10 miles away from Mandalay. Dhamma Mandala was opened in April 2004 . The opening ceremony on 21 April was attended by most senior monks from Mandalay, and the first 10-day course was held on 24 April for 101 monks from various parts of Myanmar. The accommodation block consists of 15 individual bungalows (for both male and female), each one has 4 rooms with ensuite bathroom. There is also a separate dormitory consisting of 8 partitions, each with its own attached bathroom. The centre consists of about eight acres of land and the Dhamma Hall can accommodate up to 160 students. There is also a pagoda with up to 80 individual meditation cells. 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.