Do I have to be Buddhist to practice Vipassana Meditation?
No. Meditators are asked to respect the meditation practice as given, as well as the customs and regulations of the center, including paying respect to the Teacher and the Teaching. No background in Buddhism or Buddhist meditation is expected, but meditators should be aware that our center follows a very old, very traditional Buddhist monastic way. Meditators are required to undergo a traditional opening and closing ceremony before and after each course. Persons unwilling to participate in the ceremonial chanting, offering of flowers and paying respect (bowing down) are advised to seek an alternative center.
