Why Vipassana Centers?
Today Goenkaji left early to go to the one-day course. The Dhamma Caravan then proceeded on to an RV park near Chicago. The park was full of people who had come to enjoy the summer. Usually campgrounds are quiet places at night but this one was noisy and boisterous. The management of the campground over-booked that night, so the places that were reserved for the Caravan had been allotted to some other people. The Caravan had to park on the grass at one end of the park. Most of the Caravan vehicles didnt get water or electricity hook-ups. But with the openness of the grassy area, the Caravan was able to form a buffer for Goenkaji and Matajis vehicle. There were hordes of mosquitoes swarming in the area and to add to the discomfort of the Caravan crew, the showers and restrooms were far away. In that uncomfortable situation, the crew took comfort in the thought that they were staying there just for a night. Actually there was a nice meadow with a creek running close by but it wasnt comfo
