Statistically, just 2–5% of us meditate— and for only 15–20 minutes a day. Imagine meditating 30 times longer for 9 days straight — without devices, speaking, eye contact, books, or music. That’s ...

“I gave my watches away—ain’t got no time for that!” This mantra hummed in the back of my mind every time I craved my phone, a book, or even a pen—anything that allowed me to escape into communication ...

When I registered for my first Vipassana course in October 2025, I was looking for a space to clear my mind, a space where I can process all what’s going on in my head. My search for something that ...

We will be showing a film on Vipassana silent meditation retreats, followed by Q&A. We will focus on the Vipassana courses held by California Vipassana Centers (CVC). To get a general idea of what ...

There are few reasons to visit Pecatonica, Illinois. The only time I’d been to the agricultural village 15 miles west of Rockford was for a Metallica concert when I was 14. Now, two decades later, I’m ...