Introduction to Vipassana Meditation
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, an Art of Living. To those who are not familiar with Vipassana Meditation we recommend visiting the international Vipassana website for an introduction.

Introductory Talks and Events
Public talks about Vipassana Meditation and other events are periodically scheduled to provide interested persons with information about the technique.

To Apply for a Course
To learn Vipassana Meditation one needs to develop one's own experience during a residential ten day course.   To understand the prerequisites for course attendance and to apply for a course please consult the Course Schedule and the associated instructions.

Attending a Course?
Review the Course Checklist for items and instructions for your upcoming course.   Several Courses are held each year in a peaceful environment near Blue Ridge, Virginia.   Courses are also held frequently at Meditation Centers throughout North America and at several other non-center sites.   Please consult these regional sites for schedule information.

About Mid-Atlantic Vipassana Meditation
Vipassana Meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka was introduced to Virginia by his students in 2002. The first course was held at Camp Virginia Jaycees near Blue Ridge, Virginia. .

Link To Old Student Web Site
The Mid-Atlantic Vipassana Association has a specific web site for those who have previously taken at least one 10-day meditation course at anyone of the centers in this tradition. This site contains instructions on how to apply for Dhamma Service, archive material and regional group sitting contacts.