I was wrong about Vipassana

5 pointsby bobsgamevor 11 Jahren5 comments

I was probably bitter because I failed at it and I left a comment calling it a cult that I really regret, it actually gave me most of my points.

It is cult-like and I didn't like aspects of it and felt slightly misled, but I don't believe it is destructive, and a lot of that was my own fault for not reading the website carefully. I am still interested in it and I want to go back and succeed.

Just leaving this here for posterity.

6 comments

hackercuriousvor 11 Jahren

I wanted to add that there are several forms/types of Vipassana and several different types of centers that conduct retreats. Many people get confused and think that there is only one type of Vipassana. Take a look into The Insight Meditation Society located near Boston. They also have a large center near San Francisco, and various groups around the country. I think you may find the instruction less 'cultish'. Insight Meditation Society (IMS) uses a sliding scale to charge for its retreats and I have found them to be my favorite center for going on a retreat. Another thing to keep in mind is that it is not necessary to do a ten day retreat. You can start with a 2-3 day and work up from there.

bobsgamevor 11 Jahren

That sounds more like what I was expecting to begin with, I'll look into it. Thanks!

bobsgamevor 11 Jahren

yetanotheraccvor 11 Jahren

So.. How did they track you down?

bobsgamevor 11 Jahren

They didn't, I'm just stronger now and I can see that I was too harsh in my assessment. Cults are everywhere, most people just don't realize it. Some are destructive, most aren't. I believe that Vipassana is not destructive and it at least tries to be helpful and give people stronger coping skills.

[deleted]vor 11 Jahren