The Global Vipassana Pagoda was built out of gratitude to the Buddha, his teaching and the community of monks practicing his teaching.
The Pagoda is the ancient structure of Buddha temples. Monks stayed there for all seasons, meditated and worshipped Buddha. Buddhist temples are the Pagoda. At this place, you will definitely find peace. You will not see any beggars near these Pagoda. No coconut seller, no sweet shops, no flowers, no garland nothing. There is no such kind of market nearby any Buddhist Pagoda and that is the speciality of Buddha temples.
WHAT IS GLOBAL VIPASSANA PAGODA?
Global Vipassana Pagoda is the place where you can meditate under a special course of meditation. The course and code of conduct are prescribed by Sri Goyanka Sir. In this residential meditation 10-day course you have to follow a special code of conduct and rules. You will find transformations in yourself after finishing this Vipassana.
WHAT IS THE SPECIAL THINGS ABOUT GLOBAL VIPASSANA PAGODA?
Global Vipassana Pagoda is one of the seven wonders of Maharashtra.
Global Vipassana Pagoda is a notable monument in Mumbai, India which serves for peace and harmony.
The monument was inaugurated by Pratibha Patil, President of India on 8th February 2009.
WHERE IS IT LOCATED?
It is located in the North of Mumbai on a peninsula between Gorai Creek and the Arabian Sea.
THE STRUCTURE OF THE GLOBAL VIPASSANA PAGODA
⛩️ It is a traditional Burmese design that is an expression of gratitude towards the country of Myanmar for preserving the practice of Vipassana.
⛩️ The shape of the pagoda is a copy of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar.
⛩️ Inside of the Pagoda is a hollow large meditation hall where 8000 people can meditate at one time.
⛩️ The centre of the Global Vipassana Pagoda contains the world’s largest stone dome built free spanning (without support).
The full details of the structure can be read here
THE PURPOSE OF THE PAGODA:
The main purpose of Global Vipassana Pagoda is to express gratitude to Gautam Buddha for his teaching to eradicate suffering.
To educate the people about the life and teachings of Buddha.
To provide a place for meditation for the public.
WHAT IS VIPASSANA ?
➡️ Vipassana is the one way to achieve inner peace. Vipassana is the mediation technique discovered by Gautam Buddha. It was taught by Gautam Buddha to eradicate the illness from our life.
➡️ It focuses on the deep interconnection between mind and body. It is a deep breathing technique.
➡️ This technique is taught by the teacher at a 10-day meditation course during which participants have to follow prescribed code of conduct, learn the basics and practice to achieve the result.
➡️ Vipassana is a self-transformation through self-observation.
➡️ The entire process is mental training to develop a HEALTHY mind.
➡️ This technique is taught free of cost. No commercial fees or remuneration charges are here.
➡️This technique was taught by Goenka Guruji. It is an insight meditation that includes scientific, non-sectarian, results-oriented techniques of self-observation and truth realization.
WHO IS TEACHER S. N. GOYNKA?
Satya Narayana Goenka was an Indian Teacher of Vipassana meditation. He was born in Burma to an Indian Family and he moved to India in 1969 to teach meditation.
He became an influential teacher and played an important role in establishing non-commercial Vipassana meditation centres globally. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India in 2012, an award given for distinguished service of high-order
(Info: Wikipedia)
WHAT YOU WILL SEE HERE ?
The Global Vipassana Pagoda is itself. The 7 Wonders of Maharashtra.
The construction, the hollow meditation hall, peace, Giant statue of Gautam Buddha, Giant Ashokstamb, Rotating Dhamma Chakra, beautiful Guruji Niwas, and in overall the whole Global Vipassana Pagoda.
HOW TO REACH TO GLOBAL VIPASSANA PAGODA ?
If you are coming from Thane, Navi Mumbai then you can come by road. Prefer to have your own vehicle. You can take the bus from Thane station too. It is a 3-hour journey.
If you are coming from Mumbai. Then get down at Borivali West station and reach the creek. You have to cross the creek by Ferry. And then you can take an auto or bus to reach this destination.
Public transport like bus No 4, Ferry and auto rickshaw are available.
Bus fares cost Rs.5 - 55 and Ferry costs Rs. 50
The nearest landmark to Pagoda is Essel World or Gorai Beach.
If you are coming with kids I will suggest taking the road route which is easy.
And if you are coming with friends and want to do something adventurous then take the ferry ⛴️ route.
GLOBAL VIPASSANA PAGODA TIMING AND ENTRY FEE
There is no entry fee. It is free of cost.
It is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
No external food is allowed here.
CONCLUSION :
Global Vipassana Pagoda is one of the 7 wonders of Maharashtra. The structure is beautiful. You must visit the place to experience the giant beauty of the construction. It is fully worked on donation.
Global Vipassana Pagoda serves as a monument of peace and harmony. Global Vipassana Pagoda is the meditation hub where you can do a meditation course. It is a 10-day residential course and free of cost. Once in a lifetime, we have to do this Vipassana. It is most needed in our stressful life. Do visit once and take the magnificent experience of 10 days Vipassana.
This blog post is part of the blog challenge ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla in collaboration with Dr. Preeti Chauhan.
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Meditation is something I tried several times and failed doing it in the way the world wants me to do. It can be the reason I dont know how to meditate or it can even be the fact that I need a good guru or course to educate me about the right way of meditating and what can be the best destination for me the Pagoda and its 10 days course. I honestly want to do it and lets see when I can make it for me. Than you for this very informative and entertaining post about the Vipassana Pagoda
ReplyDeleteI never heard of this place, Neeta. Thanks for sharing this. I was looking for vippassana places last year when I was suffering from severe depression but I cannot think of spending ten days in silence and not talking to anyone. But will try to visit this pagoda sometime.
ReplyDeleteOnce in a lifetime we should try this.
DeleteI did Vipassana many years back near Delhi. And it's helped me a lot. I would love to visit the pagoda, thanks to your guide, I know exactly how to do it. I would like to try the ferry route, sounds more fun. I hope I do get to Mumbai soon.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome Ambica
DeleteWow, you've shown me a lovely place I didn't know about. I will try and visit it during my next trip to Mumbai. I'm also thinking of taking up the Vipassana course. Will definitely check it out here. Thanks, Neeta for sharing this wonderful blog.
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DeleteWhat a beautifully written post! The Global Vipassana Pagoda sounds like a serene and awe-inspiring place to visit. Your detailed descriptions and insights about the meditation practices and the significance of the pagoda are truly enlightening. It's incredible how such a structure not only stands as a marvel of architecture but also serves as a beacon of peace and inner transformation. Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience!
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DeleteVipasana is on my bucket list . But the mandatory silence is what worries me
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a lot of helpful information on the Global vipasana Pagoda. To be honest, I didn't know that this Pagoda existed Neeta. It seems like the right place to have peace of mind. And the best part is that is has no commercial activities. What a relief!
ReplyDeleteIn HP there are lots of Pagoda Kaveri.
DeleteIt was great learning more about what Pagoda's are about and why they are built and what it is for. Appreciate you sharing this fact and even adding photos of your travel. - MommyWithAGoal
ReplyDeleteI didn't have any idea about this place. Actually I have very less information about Vipasana. I am a practicer of regular meditation, I find Om chanting the most convenient.
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting and meaning to visit this place ever since it was built back in 2009. I saw it most closely from the ferry that takes us to the Essel World once and it was so magnificent. Thanks for sharing the 'how to get there' routes. I'll try to visit it next time when I'm in Mumbai
ReplyDeleteSure. Do visit you will love it
DeleteWhat a brilliant and calm place to do meditation. I heard about this place but never got a chance to visit. I will surely visit this place in sometimes soon.
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DeleteI want to visit this place. Loved the detail way in which you have given the meaning of every word.
ReplyDeleteThank you
DeleteIt looks so beautiful and serene. I have been to Mumbai so many times but didn't know about it. I will share this with my family there.
ReplyDeleteThank you mam
DeleteI have heard about the vippasana meditation technique but not this centre. Its beautiful. Is this place also for sightseeing or only those who register for the course can enter?
ReplyDeleteNo. You can visit only for sightseeing too
DeleteI've been to Global Vipassana Pagoda long back and agree that it makes one feel at peace. Its calming as well as beautiful, not to mention architecturally very pleasing too.
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DeleteI would love to go for vipassana and Global Vipassana Pagoda seems to be the perfect place. Thanks for sharing about it, Neeta. Just from the pics, it looks so serene. I can imaging the vibes when actually being there.
ReplyDeleteIt is calming and relaxing
DeleteI remember my exam center being at a college near the Pagoda. I was seated next to the window and had an amazing view of the Pagoda. It felt so surreal.
ReplyDeleteGlobal Vipassana Pagoda looks like a soothing place to pay homage to Gautam Buddha for his teachings. It's on my to-visit list now.
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely place with some very beautiful buildings...The experience of meditating here would be quite divine thanks to the energies of the place.
ReplyDeleteThis place looks so serene and beautiful. I loved your pictures and family time together. This experience is ever lasting which I wish to take soon.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't aware of this beautiful monument. Thanks for sharing details.
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