Dhamma V±hin²
Village Runde, Titwala (E),
Dist: Kalyan, (near Mumbai), Maharashtra, India
Contact: Mumbai-Parisar Vipassana Centre, G-1,
Motlibai Wadia Building, 22-D, S A Bravli Road,
Horniman Circle, Fort, Mumbai-400 001
Tel: (022) 3094 9088; fax : 22837060
Email: paramiinves@vsnl.net
Dhamma V±hin², meaning 'Stream of
Dhamma,' is another of the many Vipassana centres
springing up near the megapolis of Mumbai. Located on 29 acres of land on the
bank of River
Kalu, the centre is well connected with Mumbai by road, by suburban rail and
with the nearest
railway station, Titwala, being on the rail route to Dhamma Giri from Mumbai.
Work on the Dhamma V±hin² began in
the year 2002, and the centre is presently at the
planning stage. Facilities available are expected to provide for 80 to 100 students
for courses all
through the year.
Dhamma Vipula
Plot No. 91A; Sector 26
CBD Belapur; Navi Mumbai - 400 614,India
Contact: Mr Sudhakhar Funde Tel: 91-22 -25221101;
Mr Dhanaraj Koche, tel: 91-22- 27667087.
Dhamma Vipula, meaning Abundance of Dhamma,
is the first Vipassana center in
Mumbai. Situated atop Parsik Hill and surrounded by forestland in the New Bombay
township,
the centre is suitable for meditation even amid a major metropolis. With a total
built up area of
5500 sq m, the center is expected to serve 200 students. Construction will begin
in September
2005. A 100-feet Pagoda is being planned, with approximately 200 cells. The
pagoda location
ensures that it will be visible even from a distance.
Dhamma Vipula is well connected by local suburban
trains, is approachable from either
Nerul or CBD - Belapur Local Railway Stations and connected to the Pune - Mumbai
highway.
Dhamma Manamoda
Manmad Vipassana Centre,
Near Ankai Kila Station, Post Ankai, Tal. Yeola, Dist. Nashik-422 401
Contact: Mr. D. B. Ahire, Plot E-48 Antarvishva, IUDP, Manmad,
Tal. Nandgaon, Dist. Nashik 423 104, Tel: (02591) 225141, 231414
Dhamma Manamoda, meaning Joyous Mind of
Dhamma was established in December
6, 2000. The Centre, with present facilities for 40 meditators, is about 10
minutes walking
distance from Manmad railway station 0.5 km away. Facilities include a Dhamma
Hall,
dormitory-type accommodation with capacity for future expansion permitted by
the
municipality. Ten-day courses, childrens courses and daily group sittings
are held.