Our Vipassana Meditation Center is located on Hornby Island, British Columbia.
At our center we practice and teach Vipassana Kammatthana or Insight Meditation as instructed by our Teacher the late Venerable Ajahn Tong Sirimangalo, a well respected and loved Buddhist meditation master from Northern Thailand.
Our Centre
Inspired by our late Venerable Teacher Ajahn Tong Sirimangalo, Samaggi Dhamma embodies the principles of Harmony and Unity.
Samaggi is a Pali word that translates as Harmony or Unity , and forms the basis of well living, in body and mind as well as in society. To be able to share Vipassana meditation practice with others is a true gift and honour.
Vipassana
Vipassana is a meditation practice aimed at developing insight into the nature of the mind and body.
Rooted in the teachings of the Buddha, Vipassana involves observing one’s breath and bodily sensations to cultivate awareness and achieve mental clarity.
Through this practice, individuals can gain profound insights into the nature of suffering and the path to liberation, fostering inner peace and harmony.
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Retreat Information
We offer a basic course each summer in July at our centre on Hornby Island.
The 2025 Vipassana retreat will be held from July 12th July to 27th.
We provide a space for meditation in our comfortable Kutis and tents, where people can come and find out the benefits of Vipassana practice for themselves .
Amenities are simple: outdoor hot showers in the summer, outhouses, and wood and electric heat for the Kutis in the winter. And yes, there is electricity!
Meals are vegetarian and delicious.
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