Shree S N Goenka, a well-known Vipassana meditation teacher, proposed the Global Vipassana Pagoda in Mumbai as a way to raise awareness about Dhamma, or Buddha's teachings. The goal was to instill those fundamental truths in people's thoughts and help them live better lives. He believed it was important for world peace and harmony to be restored. The planning for this Global Pagoda Vipassana center began in 1997, but construction did not begin until 2000. And in 2006, the first of the three domes, which is also the largest, was finished. Since then, the bone relics of Gautam Buddha have been stored here.

By 2008, the two smaller domes had been completed, and the Global Pagoda temple was open to visitors and worshipers. Shree Goenka hoped that the pagoda will aid in the dissemination of Dhamma teachings as well as awareness of the Vipassana meditation technique. In 2012, he was awarded the Padma Bhushan award for his achievements.

The dome of the Vipassana Pagoda in the world is roughly 29 meters tall. The pagoda's inside is hollow, serving as a meditation hall for 8000 people to practice Vipassana meditation, as taught by Shree S N Goenka. The overall height of the structure is 96.12 meters. The structure of the Global Vipassana Pagoda covers 13 acres and is a combination of Buddhist and Burmese elements. The pagoda's shape is comparable to that of Myanmar's Shwedagon Pagoda, and it's painted in a gold-colored paint. The spire is encrusted with actual gold that the Burmese have donated. A big crystal adorns the top of the piece.

The Global Pagoda is built on a basalt foundation. The dome is composed of sandstone blocks that weigh roughly 600-700 kg each and are held together with interlocking bricks. The decorations on the wooden entrance doors will attract your eye as well as the stunning Global Vipassana Pagoda architecture. They were carved by hand in Myanmar.

• Taking Courses: At Dhamma Pattana, you can sign up for a free 10-day Vipassana meditation training. Within the city limits, there is comfortable lodging. For people who want to practice Vipassana for longer periods, advanced courses are available. Old students can also enroll in a one-day Global Pagoda course to stay current with the technique. Individual cells at the South Pagoda, near the Dhamma Pattana Vipassana center, allow you to practice meditation without distractions.
• Meditating: The Global Pagoda complex's largest dome serves as a meditation space. Only individuals who have signed up for a course, however, are allowed to participate. You can participate in the 20-minute Aanapana sessions in the North Pagoda if you desire to meditate during your Global Vipassana Pagoda trip.
• Learning about Vipassana: The pagoda is a well-known location for disseminating Buddha's teachings and Vipassana material. Aside from regular sessions, the site contains a library and a museum that provide on-demand access to detailed information. Pictures and paintings illustrating various stories can also be found in the Global Vipassana Pagoda art gallery.
• Exploring different structures: Aside from the meditation domes and the Vipassana center, the complex contains a few more points of interest. The Bell Tower contains a large bell and is adorned in a traditional Burmese manner. The Gong Tower, meanwhile, is built in a similar design but with a big round gong instead. Then there's a little waterfall, a fountain surrounded by water deities, and a 52.4-foot-tall reproduction of Sarnath's Ashoka Pillar.

• Only Vipassana meditators are permitted to meditate in the main dome.
• When doing the Aanapana sessions, stay seated for the entire time.
• During meditation, stay silent and refrain from chanting.
• Switch off your phones or set them to silent mode.
• It is forbidden to consume alcohol or cigarettes in any form.

• Although Global Pagoda is open all year, it is recommended to visit during the winter months, which are November through February. The temperature is just right for you to take a stroll around the grounds.
• Between July and September, when the monsoon season is in full swing and the temperature is at its lowest, you can visit Global Vipassana Pagoda. Intermittent rains, on the other hand, can throw a wrench in your preparations.
• Also, try to go early in the morning or late in the evening. Many people are bothered by the heat during the day.

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• The Global Vipassana Pagoda promotes Shree S N Goenka's non-sectarian Vipassana meditation technique.
• On December 21, 2008, Shree Goenka, as a teacher, attended the first one-day meditation workshop.
• The technique is taught and practiced in more than 160 locations in more than 60 nations.
• The relics were donated to the Global Vipassana Pagoda by the Mahabodhi Society of India and Sri Lanka's Prime Minister.