All students are asked to arrive between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. on the day the course begins. After registration is completed, a light meal and orientation will precede the start of the course. The course will end at approximately 7:30 a.m. on the last day, day 11 of the course. All new students, as well as old (returning) students taking a full course, are required to remain until the very end of the course.
Items to bring to the centrePlease note: Students are asked not to bring to the course any personal food, computers, PDAs, MP3 players,iPad, reading materials or journals to write in. All such items along with mobile phones have to be deposited in the office, prior to the starting of the course.
The items that have been listed below cover all seasons. Please bring with you whatever is appropriate for the season during which your course will be held.
Bedding:
Bed-sheet and pillowcase are provided but you may also bring your own. December and January are cold and sleeping bags are recommended ( we provide blankets).
Meditation Cushions:
Meditation cushions and blankets are provided but you may also bring your own.
Clothing:
Clothing for the duration of your stay. All students should observe the rules for modest dress as outlined in the Code of Discipline. Shorts, tank tops, transparent, tight or revealing clothing, etc. are not permitted. Tights or leggings should be worn only under a knee length top or skirt/dress.
Toiletries to bring:
For the comfort of the other students, please do not bring any perfumes or scented creams, powders, shaving lotions, etc.
Other articles to bring:
Students are expected to carry a health insurance, or, in any case, be in a position to finance their own health care needs, should the situation arise.
Center Address :
Sangli Vipassana Meditation Centre,
‘Dhammasugandha’ Gat No. 564, 5 No. Talaav Road,
Near Yallama Temple, Khamkarwadi, A/p. Bhose, Tal. Miraj,
Dist. Sangli - 416420 [Maharashtra]
Mob. : 9222161236, 7249711008, 9665633345
Office Mailing Address :
Sangli Vipassana Meditation Centre,
C/o. Chougule-Patil Consultants Pvt. Ltd.,
Studio 8-8-8, Local Board Colony,
Behind Tata Petrol Pump, Miraj Road, Sangli - 416416