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by debesyla 1408 days ago
Sorry, but shouldn't Vipassana be free..? I have been in few meditation camps in Europe for 10 day silent meditation courses (loved it), but I was told it was free by design..?
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illegalmemory 1408 days ago
If it includes stay, they generally charge some amount. ( Basically Stay + food )
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danielbln 1408 days ago
The Dhamma centers I've seen only ask for a donation in the height for what you would have otherwise spent on stay + food, and only ask for a donation if you complete the course.
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PedroBatista 1408 days ago
Opening one yourself and charge nothing should answer your own question.
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debesyla 1408 days ago
No need to be snarky. Even the Dhamma website (https://www.dhamma.org/en/index) describes it as free, donation based...
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