On the other side of Vipassana
The first day is the longest day of my life. I am surrounded by 75 strangers who all seem a bit dazed about what we have gotten ourselves into. Because the ten day meditation retreat is free, we are all given ample opportunities to back out as we sign away our cell phones, keys and move into silence upon arrival. Will you agree to maintain perfect silence, adhere to the daily timetable, respect property rules and stay for the entire ten days? The group nods mute yeses and shu
