Vipassana Meditation Centre (Dhamma Pasada)

I was shocked to learn how my Mother was treated here as a volunteer and am writing this review with the intention of spreading awareness and with the hope that constructive action is taken to address this. My Mum was volunteering to look after my aged and sick grandmum who was a student of the 10 day vipassana course. My Mum was recovering from severe bronchitis and has chronic back and feet conditions due to which she had clarified upfront that she would only be able to volunteer to look after grandmum and was not physically able to do anything more. When she went there, she was told she's the only volunteer that they had at the time and they were trying to organise two more volunteers but somehow they got only one more volunteer. The two volunteers had to do all kitchen duties for 20-30 students including preparing and setting up meals, cleaning dishes, mopping, etc. My poor mum was on strong medication due to bronchitis and chronic pain and yet had to run around the whole time from 5:30am to 9:30pm daily. When she said she couldn't keep up with the demands and eventually when grandmum got sick due to high BP she was emotionally manipulated and guilt tripped to continue volunteering. I am shocked and disgusted to learn that the people from an organisation running such a wonderful course could behave like this. God bless them. It is a shame that no prior arrangements were made to arrange volunteers for the course before they allowed so many students to enrol. It is unjust and ridiculous for those who volunteer for such a wonderful organisational course. Please be careful if you intend to volunteer here and ensure you make it clear in advance and speak up or walk away if required. Having said that, I have deep respect for the Vipassana teachings and recommend the course to anyone looking to go deep into meditation.

Beautiful practise, great teachings, peaceful place

A truly spiritual experience. I never imagined i could meditate and achieve stillness but I did. This is the only meditative practice that will take you there. Life changing. It is very hard work but the benefits are truly amazing.

Lovely site for a course and very useful experience!The Dhamma Pasada centre is perched beautifully on top of the Hawkesbury River and makes for a great site to do your Vipassana meditation. The servers, manager and teacher all helped make it a pleasant experience. The technique of meditation is also useful and effective and I was able to go deeper into my practice this time around. Also had the chance to meet some really nice fellow meditators on the 10th day and hang out with them.

Amazing course and I truly find my way to know the true happiness. Everyone in the earth should really take this course

No words can describe the potential of this place. Those who are seeking happiness and inner peace are provided with a tool to eradicate all impurities in their mind and are given this wonderful technique of Vipassana meditation. This place is a place of transformation.

Perched on top of a river bend, this is such a beautiful centre for a 10 day meditation course. The rooms are large and comfortable. Lots of birds and the serenity is amazing. An experience highly recommended.

A beautiful setting for an unforgettable experience

Scerene, tranquil, picturesque and meditative.