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9 hr ago

What does a week-long retreat in India realistically cost?

EditorsAnswered by the RetreatAdvisors editors

Per person for 7 nights, all-in, from the published rates of retreats in our catalog (always check current prices): Under ₹10,000 a week • Sivananda Neyyar Dam: from ₹650 a night with meals and classes for Indian residents. • Vipassana centres: free…

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10 hr ago

Are Vipassana courses really free? How much should I donate?

EditorsAnswered by the RetreatAdvisors editors

Yes. Courses in the Goenka tradition are completely free, including food and accommodation. The centres run entirely on donations, and only people who have completed at least one course may donate, so your stay was paid for by someone before you. There is no…

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9 hr ago

What does a week-long retreat in India realistically cost?

EditorsAnswered by the RetreatAdvisors editors

Per person for 7 nights, all-in, from the published rates of retreats in our catalog (always check current prices): Under ₹10,000 a week • Sivananda Neyyar Dam: from ₹650 a night with meals and classes for Indian residents. • Vipassana centres: free…

1 answer 0 0

10 hr ago

Are Vipassana courses really free? How much should I donate?

EditorsAnswered by the RetreatAdvisors editors

Yes. Courses in the Goenka tradition are completely free, including food and accommodation. The centres run entirely on donations, and only people who have completed at least one course may donate, so your stay was paid for by someone before you. There is no…

1 answer 0 0