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Articles on Vipassana

History, research, the places connected with the Buddha, and practical advice for your first course and after.

A hilltop Buddhist nunnery at the edge of the Kathmandu valley with the snow peaks of the Jugal Himal behind under a clear blue sky

CoursesNepal

How to join a Vipassana course in Nepal

Choosing one of Nepal's 20 Goenka-tradition centres, applying online, the Kathmandu city office, languages, costs and the Mahasi-tradition alternatives.

24 Sept 2026 · 9 min read

Front view of the white Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini with red-brick steps and ancient brick foundations in the foreground

PlacesNepal

Lumbini and the Buddha's places in Nepal

Lumbini, Tilaurakot (Kapilavastu), Ramagrama and Devadaha: what stands at each site, what is known about it, and the meditation centres nearby.

24 Sept 2026 · 7 min read

Snow-covered peaks of the Ganesh Himal rising above layered blue foothills and the rooftops of the Kathmandu valley

HistoryNepal

Vipassana in Nepal: a short history

From a 1975 course at the Indian border to 20 centres in all seven provinces: how the Goenka and Mahasi traditions of Vipassana took root in Nepal.

24 Sept 2026 · 8 min read

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