Global Vipassana Pagoda in Mumbai - List of popular Global Vipassana Pagoda in Mumbai, Recreational Global Vipassana Pagoda and beautiful places to visit.
Planning for the construction of the Global Vipassana Pagoda began in 1997, while actual building work started in 2000. The pagoda consists of three sub-domes. The first and largest dome was completed when bone relics of Gautama Buddha were enshrined in the central locking stone of the dome on October 29, 2006, making it the world's largest hollow stone masonry structure containing relics of the Buddha. The relics were originally found in Bhattiprolu, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, South India.The center of the Global Vipassana Pagoda contains the world's largest stone dome built without any supporting pillars. A rare opportunity to learn Anapana Meditation in 10 minutes – near theBuddha’s relics at Global Vipassana Pagoda's North Pagoda (Opposite Visitor's Gallery)Timings 10.00 am to 6.00 pm continuously.No fees is charged to attend these courses. Anyone who is fit andabove 10 years of age can participate.All participants must sit continuously and follow the audioinstructions for 10 minutes without leaving the meditation hall.They should observe complete silence and should switch off theirmobiles during the course.Dos & Donts.
Visitors will not be allowed to carry or consume any intoxicants or alcoholic drinks within the pagoda premises. (This will also include cigarettes, bidees, pan, mawa, pan-masala or chewing tobacco). Visitors who wish to attend the Mini-Anapana course will have to be seated inside the Pagoda for complete duration of the course, i.e. 20 minutes. Male and Female visitors attending the Mini-Anapana course will be seated inside the pagoda, in separate areas specially designated for them. Visitors who wish to attend Mini-Anapana course will have to maintain complete silence while they are inside the pagoda main dome.
The Mini-Anapana course will be conducted through recorded instructions in Shri S N Goenka Ji’s voice. Visitors are instructed to follow every instruction carefully. During the Mini-Anapana course, visitors will have to concentrate on their natural breath. Do not chant any word or mantra during the meditation.
Similarly do not imagine any form or figure during the meditation. Mobiles should be switched off during the session. Visitors are prohibited from taking any photographs or video shooting while they are inside the Pagoda Main Dome or the Visitors' gallery. If they so wish they can take pictures outside the Pagoda Main Dome or any other place in the pagoda premises. Every Visitor should take care that his or her personal conduct within the pagoda premises should not disturb or cause any inconvenience to other visitors or meditators.