A 10 day commitment to be with myself.

Vipassana at Home hosts the Basic Course as a brief, in-depth dive into the Vipassana meditation technique.

Practice two hours daily, meet live and be committed to a cohort of practitioners for ten days.

Next 10-Day Course

January 2

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10-Day Basic Course

Vipassana at Home runs regular introductory 10-day meditation courses covering the basics of Vipassana meditation and how to practice within your everyday life.

The course is designed to fit within your everyday life. You will participate in two daily one-hour guided meditations and three live talks over the course period. If you are new to Vipassana or have fallen out of practice, this course is a basic introduction and refresher.

Twice Daily Meditation

With Guided Meditations.

One hour in the morning.

One hour in the evening.

To do in your own space & time.

Live Q&A

Covering the principles of Vipassana meditation and how to practice within everyday life.

These will also be recorded.

Additional Support

Daily Video Lessons

Whatsapp Group

Course Content

The 10-day basic course emphasises the practice of Vipassana meditation. The practice is where we truly get to know ourselves.

By the end of the course you will have a basic understanding of how to practice the technique on and off the cushion and how to start to bring it into your daily life.

Day 0 →

Day 5 →

SAMATHA MEDITATION

A technique to settle, calm & concentrate the Mind in preparation for Vipassana.

VIPASSANA MEDITATION

Developing insight through direct experience into the nature of Mind & Body.

Within each guided meditation we practice 30 minutes walking meditation, 30 minutes sitting meditation and a few minutes of Metta (loving-kindness).

The Vipassana meditation technique taught in this course is in the Mahasi Noting style. We use mental noting with labels to develop awareness of Mind and Body at the present moment.

The course is conducted fully online and designed to fit within your normal everyday life. All you need is a quiet space to meditate two hours daily, whenever suits your schedule best.

What is Vipassana?

Vipassanā (विपश्यना), meaning “clear seeing” or “insight,” is a practice of meditation that allows us to gain profound awareness of the present moment. It is also known as Insight Meditation, a technique that helps cultivate clarity, peace, and a deep understanding of our experiences.

What do we practice to see clearly?
We practice becoming fully aware of the Mind and Body in each moment.
Mind includes our thoughts, feelings, intentions, and consciousness, while the Body encompasses sensory experiences, movements, and sensations. In essence, it is our subjective experience of Self and World.

The Practice
Vipassana meditation teaches us to observe Mind and Body without interferring. Instead of struggling, resisting, or trying to change our experiences, we learn to rest into a calm, non-judgmental awareness. We practice cultivating equanimity (Upekkhā) with every sensation, thought, or feeling, letting each come and go naturally, without attachment or aversion.

The Path to Freedom
As we continue our practice, we begin to recognize and free ourselves from harmful patterns of thought, speech, and action. Vipassana helps us cultivate a spontaneous and wholesome way of living, grounded in clarity and understanding.

A Timeless Practice
Vipassana is the meditation technique that the Buddha practiced over 2,500 years ago to attain his awakening. While traditionally practiced in Buddhist contexts, it is a scientifically rigorous and non-sectarian practice, which has led to its widespread popularity in the West today.

The Side Effects of Practice

Freedom and Happiness

Over time, the practice calms the hindrances and behaviours that stand in the way of happiness and freedom to be who we are.

Improved Relationship

Transforming how we relate to our Self and others. As we become more kind and understanding of ourselves it naturally flows over to those around us.

Effortless Non-distraction

Directing your mind intentionally, there is less worry, rumination and distraction. We become more fully present and intimate with our life.

Course Requirements

Follow the 5 precepts during the course

The 5 Precepts are five guidelines for behaviour that will create the right conditions for meditation practice.

1. Abstain from Killing

2. Abstain from Stealing

3. Abstain from False Speech

4. Abstain from intoxicating Substances

5. Abstain from Sexual Misconduct

Create the space and time to do your daily meditations

A quiet and comfortable space to meditate in the morning and evening where distractions are at a minimum. You can sit in a chair, cross-legged or in the kneeling position. We recommend not squeezing everything you normally do into these 10 days or the meditations will quickly turn into "another thing on the to-do list". Perhaps that means cutting back on usual activities or use of technology in order to learn this technique properly.

Do your best to attend or watch the talks & Q&A sessions

These will help you understand how and why we are practising.

What is NOT required?

You don't need to have the perfect lotus posture or even sit cross-legged to learn meditation.

You don't need to maintain Noble Silence for this course. The course is designed to fit within a daily life and the value of this course is also to learn how to practice Vipassana amidst your life.

If any further Questions remain, please refer to our FAQ.

January 2

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Next 10-day course

Spots are limited to ensure a focused and supportive space.

A €20 registration fee helps sustain the offering.

Accessibility matters—Scholarships are available—details are in the registration form.