At start of the course on 0th day, Goenka says to follow the course without doubt and then make conclusion only after final day. So, here I am making my observations public though this blog.
While applying for vipassana when they ask if you have read their documents they mean it by every word of it. Make sure you have read before filling the form.
Goenka looks like Lalu Prasad yadav
Goenka has three distinct voices: Discourse, Sing and Meditation Guideline
When Goenka sings, he sounds like frog croaking before rain
I want that alarm bell as my alarm
The speed of people entering dhamma hall and speed of people leave hall for lunch simply is opposite every time
Staying one place without moving for hours during meditation sucks for guys but staying quiet for 10 days is what sucks for girls
Vipassana may not sincerely teach meditation to all students but it does teaches exercise to all students old and new
Dhamma sewaks are Bouncers and this is ultimate truth of vipassana with no exceptions
Two things need to be added in requirements of Noble Silence: Loud Farting and Snoring especially during group meditation hours. They are way more important than silence of body and mind
If you normally snore loudly during sleep you are going to have hard time during group meditation when you fall asleep especially in morning and after meal
If you are interested in signing up for Dhamma Sewaks, 1st day and days from 5 to 9 are going to be your most difficult ones.
Arrive early on the first day first mediation and grab 3 or 4 cushions. You will realize the importance each day
That word Anichyat sanghara upatdaya dhammaya becomes a magic spell during group meditations starting 6th day
If during meditation you feel like you are flying then you are hallucinating and its totally normal there
Goenka does have sense of humour
If you go vipassana with the purpose of meeting new girls then back off. Better go to Art of Living or Osho
Donations are optional
Its totally fine to take food more than one time
If you have person who snores loudly during sleep in your dorm room, you are seriously fucked up
Dont buy CDs. They just don't work.
New and Old students are two separate category of students with different expectations and experience during course
